- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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31 people are interested
Leaders and Sidewalkers
ORGANIZATION: Great Strides Long Island at Saddle Rock Ranch
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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31 people are interested
Great Strides needs leaders and side walkers to help our students with special needs as they learn to ride. Leaders guide the horse under the direction of the instructor. Side walkers walk next to the horse and rider to keep him/her safe and help to follow directions. Must be able to walk and jog over half hour time periods. No prior experience is necessary. We will teach the skills.
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About Great Strides Long Island at Saddle Rock Ranch
Location:
41 Coram-Swezeytown Road, Middle Island, NY 11953, US
Mission Statement
Great Strides is dedicated to offering programs that offer the unique benefits of equine-assisted activities to special needs people of all ages. We understand the power of the horse/human relationship and how beneficial it can be to the human body and soul and are devoted to sharing those benefits with children, adults and veterans of ALL abilities.
Description
Great Strides Long Island, Inc. was founded by a group of people who have seen and experienced how horseback riding and other equine-assisted activities can help individuals with special challenges overcome those challenges and develop confidence as well as physical and emotional strength. As riders themselves, they understand the power of the horse/human relationship and how beneficial it can be to the human body and soul. Our equine friends can help us face all of life’s challenges with strength and confidence.
Our members commit their time and energy to provide riding lessons and other equine programs, scholarships, equipment, horses and even physical assistance so that more members of our community can experience a healthy physical and developmentally enriching equine experience, regardless of their challenges.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
41 Coram-Swezeytown RoadMiddle Island, NY 11953
DATE POSTED
March 1, 2023
SKILLS
- Child Care
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Equestrian
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- Most lesson days we need volunteers for 3 to 4 hours. Weekends, we need volunteers for about 7 hours. However, we are happy to have volunteers for shorter time periods. We try to be flexible but ask that you come when you say you will.
- Volunteers should be able to walk and jog over half hour time periods.