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2 people are interested
SideWalker Support during astride lessons
ORGANIZATION: BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Sidewalkers help support our less balanced riders during lessons. Enjoy the summer weather out with our therapy herd as you help clients safely engage in therapeutic riding lessons. Volunteers must be physically able to lift/support up to 50 lbs, and walk next to a horse for up to an hour, with occassional running involved, depending on the lesson.
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About BACK IN THE SADDLE EQUINE THERAPY CENTER
Location:
334 COLLEGE HILL RD, HOPKINTON, NH 03229, US
Mission Statement
To provide therapeutic riding and equine assisted activities to people 2 to 92 living with disabilities in central NH. In so doing to provide a quality life for our equine partners, and safe, effective therapies for our clients.
Description
BITS ETC was founded as a 501 c 3 non-profit in 2003, and has offered unique programs to people living with disabilities ever since. Our Board of Directors raises funds to provide the most effective therapies available at the least cost to clients. Scholarships and fund raising offer affordable interventions with the help of public support of our mission.
Our Ride UP program offers free(to the client) interventions to Veterans and their families, and Uniformed Professionals: Fire/Police/EMT.
A medical approach to horse interventions provides exciting programs for mental health as well as physical development.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
334 College Hill Rd.Contoocook, NH 03229
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- two hours, once a week
- ability to take direction from instructors to keep clients safe.