Side Walker at Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center
ORGANIZATION: Riding Unlimited
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All of our volunteers start out as side walkers. The role of the side walker is to assist the rider while riding the horse during the lesson. Side walkers may help stabilize the rider, repeat directions, give simple reminders or keep their attention.
Horse handlers are responsible for the horse during lessons. This includes grooming, tacking, untacking and leading the horse during the lesson. We reserve this role for volunteers who have more experience with horses or have been through extra training with us and have served as a side walker.
3 Shifts
- evening / 05:15 PM to 07:30 PM CST - FULL
- morning / 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM CST - FULL
- 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM CST - FULL
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About Riding Unlimited
Location:
9168 T N Skiles Road, Ponder, TX 76259, US
Mission Statement
Riding Unlimited's therapeutic horsemanship program is dedicated to enabling the North Texas disabled community by enhancing their physical, social, educational and emotional abilities.
Description
At Riding Unlimited we provide therapeutic riding while at the same time teaching horsemanship to the mentally and physically disabled community. Our clients ages range from 4 years old to senior adults.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
People with Disabilities,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 3 shifts
WHERE
9168 T.N. Skiles RoadPonder, TX 76259
(33.19597 ,-97.27327 )
DATE POSTED
February 24, 2025
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veteran Care
- Equestrian
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Our volunteers typically spend 1.5hrs to 2hrs per lesson they volunteer in.