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17 people are interested
Horse Care STAR Team
ORGANIZATION: Silver Lining Riding Program
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17 people are interested
Do you have experience working with horses? Can you commit at least 6-10 hours a week to help keep horses in shape, desensitized, and assist with any medical needs?
Then we have a the job for you. Silver Lining makes a difference in the lives of kids and adults with disabilties and kids who have undergone trauma, thus making us very dependent on our wonderful horses. Now, we need people who can help keep our horses in shape and at their best.
For this position, you will be assigned of of Silver Lining's amazing horses to care for and nuture. It will be your responsibilty to ensure that this horse stays in shape, desensitized to all Silver Lining toys and equipment, and in the best health, alongside the Horse Care Manager.
Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have at least 3 years horse experience
- Know how to collect a horse and engage their hind end when riding
- Understand how to lunge in a round pen and on a longe line
- Have a basic understanding of Horse Care
- Follow Silver Lining method of working with horses
More opportunities with Silver Lining Riding Program
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About Silver Lining Riding Program
Location:
7425 N. Alsup, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, US
Mission Statement
"Helping people overcome life’s obstacles through equine interaction."
Description
Silver Lining Riding is an equine-assisted learning center specializing in adaptive/therapeutic riding and horsemanship. People with physical, emotional, psychological, and educational needs have all benefited from our programs. Our certified riding instructors work with students as young as four to motivate and assist them in safely developing independent skills that can carry over to their everyday lives.
In a world that gives them restrictions on what they can do, we give them freedom by partnering them with a horse.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Little Kentucky7220 N 185th AveWaddell, AZ 85355
DATE POSTED
August 18, 2017
SKILLS
- Organization
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6-10 hours a week