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176 people are interested
Horse Handler
ORGANIZATION: Therapeutic Riding of Tucson
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176 people are interested
Are you a horse person looking to give back? Do you enjoy helping others succeed? Become a horse handler at TROT where you can assist our trained staff in providing safe and engaging horsemanship lessons to children and adults with special needs! TROT horse handlers will groom, tack up and lead horses during sessions, providing just the right amount of input to keep their equine partner on task and focused during lessons. This role is an integral part of TROT's volunteer team and as we continue to expand our reach, we are on the lookout for more qualified individuals.
Horse handler trainees will need to complete multiple practice sessions and pass a skills check before being cleared to horse handle in our sessions. The length of this process varies person to person as we want to set volunteers up for success and ensure all trainees are ready to take on the responsibility of handling a horse during class.
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About Therapeutic Riding of Tucson
Location:
8920 E WOODLAND RD, TUCSON, AZ 85749, US
Mission Statement
Enriching the lives of people with special needs by using therapeutic, equine programs to: Improve physical, mental, social and emotional well being. Recognize each individual's abilities and foster achievement. Provide educational, recreational and vocational opportunities Provide direct therapy services by licensed medical professionals.
Description
TROT is a non-profit organization that uses horsemanship as a form of therapy for children and adults with special needs. Participants partake in an individualized therapeutic program designed to promote improvement in muscle strength and neuromuscular coordination as well as to enhance their confidence and self esteem.
The special bond between horse and human provides the incentive for achievements never thought possible.
This is achieved through a comprehensive program provided by a professional staff, trained volunteers, and carefully selected horses.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8920 E Woodland RoadTUCSON, AZ 85749
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Equestrian
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Outdoor Recreation
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- approx. 2hrs a week
- Able to complete horse handler training and demonstrate all necessary skills, able to walk/run beside a horse for up to an hour, able to work with staff & other volunteers