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3 people are interested
Ring Team Level Three
ORGANIZATION: McKenna Farms Therapy Services
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3 people are interested
These volunteers are responsible for leading horses during hippotherapy and therapeutic riding sessions.
Responsibilities:
- All Level Two responsibilities
- Lead during sessions
- Keep all focus on the horse!
- Understand emergency procedures
Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 14
- Understand horse behaviors
- Understand how to properly and safely lead a horse
Training:
- Meet with Volunteer Coordinator
- Minimum 2 Hour Barn Orientation
- Watch Training Video
- Attending a Volunteer Training Course will complete the above requirements
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About McKenna Farms Therapy Services
Location:
3044 Due West Road, Dallas, GA 30157, US
Mission Statement
...to provide innovative therapy programs and resources for individuals with special needs and their families...
Description
We provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy to individuals with special needs in a clinical setting as well as in hippotherapy.
Hippotherapy
What is Hippotherapy?
The word "hippotherapy" comes from the Greek word, "hippo", meaning "horse". Hippotherapy is treatment with the help of a horse. (Hippopotamus is Greek for "river horse".) Specially trained physical, occupational, speech, and assistant therapists use this treatment approach to achieve functional outcomes.
Why a Horse?
The unique combination of the horse, the horse’s movement, and non-clinical environment produces an extraordinary effort on all systems of the body. The therapist can modify the horse’s movement to promote specific responses within the individual. It is a treatment approach that uses activities on the horse that are meaningful to the individual and specifically addresses their functional goals. What’s more enjoyable than receiving therapy on the back of a horse?!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3044 Due West RoadDallas, GA 30157
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2015
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Equestrian
- Youth Services
- Animal Therapy
- Animal Care / Handling
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Weekly