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4 people are interested
Side Walker
ORGANIZATION: Hearts & Horses
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Side Walker: The Side Walker assists instructors and horse leaders in creating a safe learning environment for riders by supporting riders from arrival at Hearts and Horses until departure. Side Walker tasks include:
- Greet riders and assist with helmet fitting.
- Aid instructor and horse leader during mounting, riding, and dismounting.
- Maintain safety in the arena.
- Walk beside the rider to provide stability assistance as needed.
- When appropriate, support instructor by relaying directions to the rider.
- Follow instructor directions inside and outside of the arena.
- Aid instructor in setting up the arena for class and clearing the arena after class.
More opportunities with Hearts & Horses
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hearts & Horses
Location:
163 N County Road 29, Loveland, CO 80537, US
Mission Statement
Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well being of people with special needs through equine assisted therapy.
Description
Who we are... Hearts and Horses is a remarkable organization that offers therapeutic horseback riding to individuals with a wide range of special needs. Professionals, staff and more than 200 volunteers per week, provide a window into the freedom of a more able-bodied lifestyle. Therapeutic riding challenges clients at their individual levels. Riders are supported and encouraged to meet their goals. Our instructors are rigorously trained and certified by PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.)
Why Horses... The natural gait (movement) of the horse simulates human walking movement that cannot be replicated mechanically. While riding, clients must constantly make postural adjustments to maintain their balance, which in turn increases their overall balance, orientation, and body awareness. Other benefits include improved muscle tone, posture, range of motion, flexibility, social skills and emotional well being.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
163 N County Rd 29Loveland, CO 80537
DATE POSTED
June 22, 2016
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Animal Therapy
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training