FETC needs volunteers to help with our therapeutic riding classes during the week as sidewalkers and horse leaders. Classes are mildly physical with walking up to 30 minutes at a time (with some breaks of course) and some jogging possible for short distances. Must be able to physically lift 25lbs and must be at least 14 years old. Each lesson requires 1 horse leader and 1-2 sidewalkers, depending on each students need.

Sidewalker - A person who walks beside the horse next to the student's knee area while the student is mounted. They offer moral support as well as look out for the students balance. Ensuring the rider is not shifting too far over one side or the other on the horses back. Their focus is on the student, not the horse. No horse experience needed.

Horse leader - A person who controls the horse's movement on a lead line while the student is mounted. The horse leader is responsible for watching to see that the horse is comfortable and responding in a relaxed manner to the student. Their focus is on the horse. Horse experience required.

Other needs: Barn maintenance, cleaning stalls, feeding and turning out horses, gardening/landscape maintenance, building maintenance

Special need of videographer/photographer

**We do require a background check for anyone 18 or older who assists the students with lessons. You'll need to go to the website below and enter this code in the 'package code' field on the top right corner of the screen: FF41bg https://mycb.castlebranch.com/ Please reach out with any questions and many thanks in advance for considering our organization when donating your precious volunteer time!