Assist with riding classes and horse care

general responsibilities include:

• Bring in horses from the pasture as needed
• Help our riders to groom and tack their horses
• Assist the instructor during the mounting process
• Lead the horse and rider OR walk beside a mounted rider
• Clean stalls, tack room, & barn area
• Feed and water horses

Work "Behind the Scenes" with administrative and other activities

Help with farm work and property management

• Mow grass
• Operate weed-eater
• Assist with landscaping work
• Build and repair fences
• Utilize individual skills such as carpentry, plumbing, etc.
• Assist with proper maintenance of pastures

• Horse Leader or Sidewalker: Volunteers interested in assisting in riding classes need to be in generally good health and able to walk for 30 minutes or more during class, as well as, jog for short distances while the horse trots. Volunteers commit to about 90minutes on the same time and day each week. There is a wide-range of class days/times to choose from. Qualities of Mountin' Hopes Volunteers: Self-Motivated Good problem solver Communicates well Friendly Team Player Intuitive Compassionate Eager to learn Enjoys people Eager to Share Patient Loves animals Reliable Observant and aware Physically fit Forgiving Flexible Asks questions