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Horse Leader for Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program
ORGANIZATION: Transitions EAAT
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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68 people are interested
Transitions EAAT is a non profit organization that is designed to work with individuals (within the parameters of their cognitive, emotional and physical needs) who want schooling in traditional dressage, therapeutic riding or equine-assisted therapies. It is our desire to also offer riding lessons (private and group) for those who simply could not otherwise afford the experience.
Position Title: Horse Leader
Horse leaders are responsible for the care of the horse, before, during and after the lesson. Therefore, they should arrive 30 mins before the lesson and anticipate staying for 15 minutes afterward.
Qualifications
- Posses a competent working knowledge of equine behavior
- Demonstrate strong horse handling skills
- Vigilant-paying constant attention to the horse’s attention, behavior and movement
- Complete leader level 1 training
- Additional training will be required at the discretion of Program Director for those who would like to work toward gaining the skills and experience necessary for this role
Responsibilities
- Have the horse groomed, tacked and ready for the start time of the lesson
- Notice behavior, mood and needs of the horse
- Warm up the horse in the ring, show them any obstacles and equipment. Once warmed up, line up in the center of the arena facing the mounting ramp
- Control the horse at all times
- Be alert and aware of the entire lesson environment
- If the horse is not needed again, remove the tack, groom the horse and return the horse to the assigned area
More opportunities with Transitions EAAT
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Transitions EAAT
Location:
PO BOX 180932, MOBILE, AL 36618, US
Mission Statement
Transitions Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy offers riding lessons and training to children and adults of all abilities. With over 25 years of teaching experience, our head trainer has the experience to provide safe, fun and challenging riding instruction to individuals of all abilities. Transitions is a member center with Path, Intl (a federally-registered 501(c3) nonprofit, was formed in 1969 as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association to promote equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) for individuals with special needs) and our instructor is safety certified with American Association of Horsemanship Safety and a certified instructor for working with our Veterans.
Description
Transitions is an organization which centers on horse assisted activities and therapies that include, riding, mounted and ground activities, grooming, stable management and more. Our students range in age from 5-80 and include individuals of all abilities.
Therapeutic Riding serves special needs such as: * ADD * PTSD * Autism Spectrum Disorder/Aspergers * Down Syndrome * Amputations * At-Risk Youth and Emotional, Behavioral Challenges * Muscular Dystrophy and Cerebral Palsy * Hearing and Speech Impairment * Substance/Physical Abuse * and many more
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
700 Eliza Jordan Road NorthMobile, AL 36608
DATE POSTED
November 30, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Community Outreach
- Veterinary
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- Orientation or Training
- 2 Therapeutic lessons per week for 8 weeks