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VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION
The support and participation of volunteer workers are an important and integral part of the
success of the program. Therapeutic horsemanship is made possible with the assistance of many dedicated volunteers. Besides working in the arena with the horses and riders, other volunteer opportunities include horse care, stable maintenance and special event assistance. Volunteer training provides an individual with the skills an confidence to successfully participate in the Mounted Achiever's program.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be 14 years and older to work with horse and rider in the arena. |
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Must be
dependable to make commitment and must have reliable means of transportation. |
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Must enjoy working with young handicappers. |
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Must be in reasonably good health, able to walk for 45 minutes and jog a minimum of 100 yards. |
TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED
The amount of time you commit to our program is up to you; however, once you have decided the amount of time you can give us, we expect you to be reliable and dependable. We count on you to be there!
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
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Sign in each time you come. |
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Serve as a sidewalker or horse leader for the student during the class. |
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Assist student in preparing for class by helping put on helmets. |
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Assist in preparing horses for classes as needed. |
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Attend Annual Volunteer Training. |
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If you are going to be absent, please call the Volunteer Coordinator. If you know in advance that you will be absent, please sign the substitute list and let the instructor or volunteer coordinator know. |
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If
you have any questions, suggestions, compliments, or complaints, please let us know. Enjoy yourself: Ask questions and grow through this experience. |
JOB CLASSIFICATIONS
LEADER I
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Knows the basics of horse and ring safety. |
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Can lead a problem free, beginner's horse in an enclosed arena. |
LEADER II
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Shows good
judgment and "horse sense". |
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Can "read" a horse to anticipate its movement. |
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Can ride to at least an intermediate level. |
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Can tack a horse for English, Western and Vaulting plus adaptive equipment. |
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Can work outside of the arena safely. |
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Can lunge a horse. |
SCHOOLER
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Schooling is done for a purpose - to correct problems or condition the animal athlete. Occasionally, a ride may be taken for relaxation purposes. It is not a time for the novice volunteer to practice their skills. |
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Can work safely and independently around horses. |
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Can groom and tack horses for riding. |
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Can properly fit English and Western saddles, bridles and adaptive equipment. |
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Can lunge a horse properly. |
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Can ride at the intermediate level or better, using correct riding position and aids. |
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Can recognize proper leads and diagonals while riding. |
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Knows schooling patterns and training methods. |
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Knows horse psychology and equine massage or
TEAM techniques. |
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Records what was
attempted and accomplished during schooling session. |
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Able to make a regular commitment to work horses. |
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Horses may not be ridden outside of the arena unless they are being schooled in trail riding. |
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Schoolers are never to work a horse without someone present. |
FORMS
Volunteer Registration Form
Volunteer Release Form
Note: The forms on this site have been
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click here for a free copy.
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