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Help a Child Learn in Creative Ways in a Fun Horse Setting

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ORGANIZATION: Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 155 people are interested
Equine therapeutic interaction
Dakota gets some special attention from a young friend after a ride. Horses and riders both benefit from a therpeutic riding experience.

Side walkers and horse leaders are required for most riders with special challenges. Side walkers must be at least 14 and able to walk for about 30 minutes at a time and jog for short distances. They walk beside the horse next to the child or adult who is mounted on the horse during their lesson. You do not need to have horse experience to do this we can teach you what to do in a short 30 minute lesson.

Horse leaders lead the horse during the riders' lesson and must be physically able to walk at least 30 minutes and jog for short distances. Horse experience is preferred, side walkers without horse experience usually work into horse leading as they gain confidence and knowledge of the horses. We will teach you what you need to do.

We have many other opportunities available in administration, barn and center maintenance and horse grooming/ exercising. Younger children are also welcome as long as they come out with a parent. If you love children and horses this is a great opportunity to help others and enjoy being with and working with horses!

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About Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center

Location:

243 Appaloosa Way, Guyton, GA 31312, US

Mission Statement

Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center's (FETC) mission is to offer equine-assisted therapeutic and educational activities (EAAT) to help improve physical, behavioral, cognitive and emotional functioning in individuals with disabilities in a family-friendly recreational and educational environment. FETC offers its program to people with disabilities regardless of race, creed or financial need.

Description

We are a member of PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Intl.

We provide riding lessons and other assisted activities for the physically and mentally challenged.

We are very volunteer intensive. We are always looking for volunteers in the following areas: horse leaders, side walkers, stall/barn cleaning, event volunteers for summer camp and future events, grounds/maintenance, groups looking to do a project.


CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
People with Disabilities
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

243 Appaloosa WayGuyton, GA 31312

(32.279007,-81.31879)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 13
  • Orientation or Training
  • any time- but would like 2 times a month
  • desire to help children with special needs

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