Work with Horses and Help Children and Adults with Special Needs!
ORGANIZATION: CHILDREN OF PROMISE STABLE INC
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Volunteering is a rewarding, as well as, an educational experience. We are always looking for committed volunteers to help maintain our facilities, horses and provide assistance to our students.
Volunteers with equestrian experience, or those who want to learn, can help groom, tack horses, serve as horse leaders, or walk along the rider’s sides in helping to support them. Learning to be a horse leader or side walker helps our riders enjoy a safe and educational riding lesson.
Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older, and those under 18 years old need written parental consent. Children of Promise Stable provides comprehensive training to all volunteers. Horse experience is valued but not required.
We ask all volunteers to pick a day and time frame that they can do consistently. This helps us provide the best experience possible for our riders.
Weekday lessons run from 3:45pm-5:45pm
Weekend lessons run from 9:00am-1:15pm
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About CHILDREN OF PROMISE STABLE INC
Location:
135 Convent Road, Nanuet, NY 10954, US
Mission Statement
Children of Promise Stable, Inc., is a Not-For-Profit 501 (C)(3) tax-exempt corporation, that provides professional equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) for both children and adults with special needs through a diversified equestrian riding program. Founded in 2001, we are a first-class facility designed to foster positive emotional growth, independence and improve the physical and social well being of our clients.
Description
We want to enrich lives of special needs individuals by promoting excellence in equine assisted activities. Our focus is on providing an equine program designed for each individual’s educational, physical, social and recreational goals. We look to encourage an "I can do it" attitude for those who have been previously limited in their abilities.
Riding horses is a physical activity that can offer many therapeutic benefits. Many riders experience a connection to the horse that few sports can create. For those riders who can not walk, the horse is their vehicle of transport. Horseback riding gently and rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to human movement patterns of the pelvis while walking.
The rhythmic motion of the horse acts as a powerful tool to improve documented benefits of strength, flexibility and balance. Riding also brings mental rewards and improves cognitive abilities.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
People with Disabilities,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
135 Convent RoadNanuet, NY 10954
(41.0859 ,-74.0302 )
DATE POSTED
March 12, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 1 hour