Horse Leader
ORGANIZATION: Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Center
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Each rider has a horse leader who is responsible for the horse before, during, and after a riding lesson. Before the lesson, the horse leader tacks the horse and leads it to the arena for the instructor to check and ensure it is safe for a rider to get on. During the lesson, the horse leader pays attention to the horse, and it needs and behavior. After the lesson, the horse leader returns the horse to the barn and removes the tack.
Horse leaders are required to have equine experience and go through a horse leader assessment/training as needed. They can then either be grandfathered in as a horse leader if they pass the horse leader assessment.
If a side walker wants to become a horse leader, they must first side walk for two sessions (ex., summer and fall sessions, a total of 20 weeks) and complete on-site training to become a horse leader.
Check out our website for more information and to sign up for a Horse Leader training or Assessment.
https://www.morningdovetrc.org
Contact our volunteer coordinator for more information in regard to this volunteer position.
volunteer@mdtrc.org
We hope you choose to volunteer with us!
1 Shift
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03:00 PM to 08:00 AM EST
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FULL
Hours are flexible. Volunteers can sign up for lessons that occur from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday through Thursdays.
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About Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Center
Location:
7444 W 96th St., Zionsville, IN 46077, US
Mission Statement
Our mission at Morning Dove is to improve the lives of individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities in Central Indiana through equine assisted activities and therapies.
Description
Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization offering equine-assisted therapies and activities to a wide range of child, adolescent, and adult participants with physical, cognitive, behavioral, and/or emotional disabilities. As a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH), Morning Dove complies with the high caliber standards set forth by the organization.
Therapeutic riding programs are offered Monday - Thursday. Our expanding offerings include a broad array of equine-facilitated learning programs, including workshops, field trips, camps, and corporate programs.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Children & Youth,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
7444 West 96th StreetZionsville, IN 46077
(39.92801 ,-86.29394 )
DATE POSTED
December 31, 2024
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Equestrian
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- One to two hours once a week
- Equine experience/ refresher training at the beginning of each new year