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Horse Leader

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ORGANIZATION: THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 22 people are interested

Horse Leader:

    • Horse leaders have the responsibility of maintaining control of the horse and its actions, pace, and position during the riding lesson. Horse leaders listen and follow directions from the instructors. Some horse experience is necessary to start out as a horse leader. TEC does provide training for any volunteers who do not have prior horse experience but are interested in learning how to be a horse leader.
    • Being comfortable around large animals will aid in your ability to excel at this position.

    Minimum requirements:

    • at least 14 years old,
    • are able to walk for about 30-45 minutes, as this is the approximate amount of time walking is required for each lesson. Walking would not be constant since there are a variety of activities requested of our riders, which are not done while the horse is in motion.
    • a desire to share your time with the most wonderful group of folks.

    We have a need for volunteers, during the week in the afternoons through the evening and on Saturdays in the early morning through early afternoon. Weekly lesson times can vary from 30 minutes to 75 minutes, depending on the number of participants in the lesson. You are invited to volunteer for one or several lessons. If your schedule requires flexibility in your volunteer time, you might want to sign up as a substitute.

    All are encouraged to volunteer and most welcome here!

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About THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Location:

Jane M. Hiler Facility, 1207 E. Galien-Buchanan Road, Buchanan, MI 49107, US

Mission Statement

The Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC) engages the power of horses to challenge people with disabilities to build stronger minds, bodies, and spirits.

Description

TEC is a nonprofit 501(c)3 service organization that provides year-round, horse-related activities, and therapeutic riding to people young and old with disabilities, including veterans and active military members. Our programs are designed to help children to seniors find hope, reach beyond their expectations, and discover unlimited possibilities. We do this by engaging the power of horses to challenge, inspire, and strengthen their bodies, minds, and spirits. TEC is open to residents with disabilities in Southwest Michigan and the Michiana Area.

TEC's therapeutic riding program helps people from children to seniors find hope and reach potentials they never thought possible. Participants benefit in a wide variety of ways. Therapeutic riding is a form of physical exercise. Physical therapists state that the horse's movements mirror people walking with benefits that can't be replicated in a clinic. Horses sense our emotions allowing a special connection between them and their rider. That connection may motivate a rider to utter their first words and empower them for the first time in their lives to be in control of a situation. Riders often also experience benefits; such as, greater ability to stay focused, behavioral improvements, and increased muscle strength. These benefits can improve classroom experiences as educators often see improvements as skills acquired in school are applied In new settings.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
People with Disabilities
Veterans & Military Families
Animals, People with Disabilities, Veterans & Military Families

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1207 East Galien Buchanan RoadBuchanan, MI 49107

(41.81361,-86.42873)
 

SKILLS

  • Special Needs
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Youth Services
  • Relationship Building
  • Family Therapy
  • Equestrian

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • Opportunities are available on a regular basis, daily, weekly, bi-monthly and monthly.

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