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Assist Therapeutic Horseback Riding Lessons!
ORGANIZATION: Spirit Open Equestrian Program, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Join our volunteer team at SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program and build relationships with kids!
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of others, one horseback riding lesson at a time!
As a volunteer with SPIRIT, you'll have the opportunity to learn horse care, tack up horses, muck out stalls and pastures, and assist with Therapeutic Horseback Riding Lessons!
Volunteer as a "farm" worker, or do both farm and assist with lessons!
We have a lot of fun and help a lot of people at SPIRIT! Join us!
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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,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
20171
(38.91484 ,-77.4072 )
DATE POSTED
April 1, 2025
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Equestrian
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Looking for one day per week attendance
- Volunteers age 18 and older must undergo a background check. Volunteers age 10-13 may attend with a parent/guardian, who must also register
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 5 - 20
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- Donation Requested