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ORGANIZATION: Special Equestrians, Inc.

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Special Equestrians

Join Special Equestrians this spring and make a difference in the life of someone with special needs! Volunteers will serve as side walkers and assist participants during their therapeutic riding lessons, with more advanced training available later on for those with horse experience or those interested in learning more about horses. Multiple days/times available, with afternoons, mornings, and weekend opportunities. No horse experience is necessary, we will teach volunteers everything they need to know to work around our amazing equine partners!

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About Special Equestrians, Inc.

Location:

1215 WOODWARD DR, INDIAN SPGS, AL 35124, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide high quality therapeutic horseback riding and equine assisted activities/therapies to persons with physical, mental, developmental, and emotional disabilities.

Description

SPECIAL EQUESTRIANS, INC.If you like horses, the outdoors, and helping people, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Please join the force of over 200 volunteers that assist Special Equestrians, Inc. Special Equestrians, Inc. is a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. All levels of experience are available (no horse experience necessary); just attend one of our Volunteer Training sessions February 5 th or February 7 th. Training sessions will take place on the campus of Indian Springs School. Call us for more details at (205) 987-WHOA or you can visit our website www.specialequest.org. Space is limited you must call to reserve a spot.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

Sun Feb 02, 2025 - Fri May 02, 2025
08:00 AM -

WHERE

1215 Woodward DriveINDIAN SPRINGS, AL 35124

(33.33631,-86.77283)
 

DATE POSTED

January 2, 2025

SKILLS

  • Child Care
  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Animal Therapy
  • People Skills
  • Equestrian

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2-3 hours per week

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