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Assist Therapeutic Horseback Riding Lessons!

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ORGANIZATION: Spirit Open Equestrian Program, Inc.

  • 155 people are interested

Assist therapeutic riding lessons!
Mondays-Thursdays 5PM-8PM, Fridays 4:30PM-7:30PM, Saturday mornings 9AM-12PM.

No horse experience required, we will teach you all you need to know!

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About Spirit Open Equestrian Program, Inc.

Location:

Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon, VA 20171, US

Mission Statement

SPIRIT's mission is to provide learning, improvement of life skills, and healing of the body, mind and spirit, using equine assisted activities.

Description

SPIRIT is not about equitation, horse shows, or year end points. It’s about metaphorical learning, using activities with horses - on the ground or in the saddle - to promote awareness and then relate that learning to life beyond the barn. Our goal is to teach communication, trust, responsibility, partnership, and empathy. Within the philosophy of our riding program, the outward expression of these principles is a responsible, considerate equestrian who rides with grace, balance, and sensitivity.

We are a nationally recognized, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an accredited Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Internationl (PATH) center.

Lessons are held at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
People with Disabilities
Animals, Children & Youth, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2709 West Ox Rd Herndon, VAFrying Pan Farm ParkHerndon, VA 20171

(38.93686,-77.41106)
 

SKILLS

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

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 14
  • Looking for one day per week attendance
  • Enthusiasm and desire to help students and work with horses!

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