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Make this a special horse-filled summer for a child with challenges!

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ORGANIZATION: Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc.

  • 13 people are interested
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We run two summer programs, Pony Pals and Giddy Up and Grow. Giddy Up and Grow is for therapeutic riders, primarily at risk youth. With the help of a volunteer, the participants ride, but also do other activities around the farm and nature trails, as well as work on reading and journaling as a part of every day. Pony Pals is mostly recreational riders, with some able bodied, therapeutic clients. Each client in Pony Pals is assigned a horse and a volunteer for the whole week, learning to ride and about horse care in a fun, social, enviroment.

There are 8 one week sessions, volunteers can sign up for one week or multiple weeks - even the whole summer! Volunteers will lead the horses during lessons, help the students learn to groom and tack, and assist with afternoon activities such as giving the horses baths, doing horse related games and art projects, reading, journaling, working in the garden and more!

Volunteers MUST have experience working with horses, and should be 14 or older. We have orientation and training for all our volunteers, and evaluate their skill level before they work with clients.

Ideally we would like to have the same volunteer with the same student for a whole week, 8:00 to 2:00, and then stay to help in the barn from 2:00 to 4:00. We are willing to discuss alternative schedules.

Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinators, Caron and Tammy, at Volunteer@windrushfarm.org for more information.

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About Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc.

Location:

479 Lacy Street, North Andover, MA 01845, US

Mission Statement

Windrush promotes confidence, independence and well-being in children and adults with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges through therapeutic riding and horse related programs.

Description

Windrush Farm is a leading provider of equine-assisted services that includes therapeutic riding and horse-related activities, for children, teenagers and adults with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges. Windrush is a Premier Accredited Center, a designation awarded by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) to centers that exceed industry standards for programs, instruction and horse care. Founded in 1964 by Marjorie Kittredge, Windrush has also earned the award, Massachusetts Horse Farm of Distinction, for many years. Windrush has a large indoor and outdoor arena and is located in a rural setting on the North Andover/Boxford line, surrounded by conservation land. For more information go to www.windrushfarm.org.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
Animals, People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Mon Jun 23, 2025 - Fri Aug 15, 2025
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

WHERE

Windrush Farm479 Lacy StreetNorth Andover, MA 01845

(42.66979,-71.0443)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Equestrian
  • Youth Services
  • Animal Therapy
  • Special Needs

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • Prefer 1 week minimum, 8 am to 4 pm, but will consider less
  • Several years experience working with horses

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