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13 people are interested
Therapeutic Riding Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: NIPPER KNOLLS EQUINE CENTR
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13 people are interested
Side walkers and Leaders for a Therapeutic riding and Hippotherapy program.
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About NIPPER KNOLLS EQUINE CENTR
Location:
4919 Route 50, Gansvoort, NY 12831, US
Mission Statement
Improving lives by building confidence, strength, self-esteem and improving social interactions through the use of equine assisted activities and therapies. Nipper Knolls Equine Center will raise funds and accept donations in order to provide a riding arena, horses, volunteers and equipment to certified therapists/instructors who will provide equine assisted activities and therapies. Nipper Knolls Equine Center will raise funds to sponsor and subsidize equine assisted activities and therapies, and to bring these services to people regardless of their level of ability. Nipper Knolls Equine Center will also provide assistance in rescuing and retraining abused/neglected horses and will integrate these horses into the program when possible
Description
We provide Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy for people ages 3 to 17. We are looking for side walkers and leaders to help with lessons. The horses are very well trained and calm. If you do not have horse experience we will train you.
The lesson last about an hour with the child on the horse and riding for about 35 minutes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4919 Route 50Gansevoort, NY 12831
DATE POSTED
March 29, 2018
SKILLS
- Strategic Planning
- Equestrian
- Physical Therapy
- Children Medical Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 1-2 hours per lesson
- able to walk on uneven ground for 30 minutes