- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Horse Leader
ORGANIZATION: Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
The main responsibility of the leader is the control of the horse during a lesson. The leader should not interact with the rider and should keep their focus on the horse. It is the leader who must help in guiding, stopping and starting the horse in a way that assists the rider but doesn’t hinder their learning.
Leaders must be able to walk a fast pace and jog intermittently during the lesson. Leaders must go through special training to learn how to work with therapy horses, as they are not your typical trail horse and require special cues and handling. You must also be willing to continue your education beyond the initial training to make sure that you are consistent with the program’s policies regarding the equines.
You must be a regular sidewalker for at least a session of 7 weeks before you can apply for our leader program.
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About Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc.
Location:
3369 Highway 109, Wildwood, MO 63038, US
Mission Statement
Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc has but one purpose; that is to provide horsemanship experiences to persons with mental, physical, and psychological disabilities in order to enhance the quality and productivity of their lives.
Description
Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding activities for individuals with disabilities within the St. Louis area. EAT is a member of PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship). The riders are charged a small fee, also offer scholarships for those unable to pay. Funding for this program comes from fundraisers,
special events, individual and corporate donations.
Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc. has two locations: its headquarters on Hwy 109 in Wildwood and also at Long View Farm Park in Town and Country.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3369 Highway 109Wildwood, MO 63038
DATE POSTED
December 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Special Needs
- Teaching / Instruction
- Animal Care / Handling
- Mental Health
- Equestrian
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Weekday evenings & Saturday mornings. Volunteer shifts can vary from 1-4 hours/day or 1-3 days/week. Sessions last 7weeks throughout the year
- Commitment to attending consistently. Without volunteer leaders & sidewalkers, our classes may have to be cancelled & participants will be disappointed