Program Pricing Structure
              Increasing the affordability of equine interactions was a huge motivator in the creation of the Hope and Horses Society. Despite their numerous benefits, activities with horses are becoming increasingly restricted to families in higher income percentiles. Eventually, the society hopes to generate revenue to support programs through additional services, such as horse training and clinics and service contracts.
              Program fees are determined by a sliding scale that considers the household income, the number of people in a household, tax-bracket, and the low-income measure for BC residents. Clients whose household income falls below the low income measure may have their fee entirely waived; those above this measure see a corresponding fee increase per income-tax bracket until a maximum of $50/ 60 minute session.Â
LIM = Low income measure. It is the cut off for British Columbians calculated at 50% of the median adjusted household income. Threshold varies based on household size. LIM is a relative measure of poverty, meaning it is based on the income distribution within a specific population.
- LICO= Low income cutoffs, vary based on geographic location within Canada and are used to determine the poverty line in Canada. They are an indicator of low income based on income level and spending patterns on necessities (food, housing).
-               The Canadian government’s 2023 LICO for a region with a population under 30,000 (Williams Lake & area):
British Columbia Tax Brackets (2025)
