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ORGANIZATION: REINS: RIDING EMPHASIZING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND STRENGTHS

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Volunteer Opportunity at REINS: Side Walkers & Horse Leaders Needed!

Are you passionate about horses and helping others? Join the REINS team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our riders by volunteering as a Side Walker or Horse Leader!

Side Walkers play a vital role in our therapeutic riding lessons. As a Side Walker, you’ll assist the instructor by walking alongside the rider to help ensure their safety and support throughout the lesson. No prior horse experience is necessary-just a willingness to learn, be engaged, and make a difference.

Horse Leaders work directly with our horses, guiding them safely and calmly during lessons. Because our horses are handled by many volunteers each day, consistency is key. All Horse Leaders must complete our Leading Method training to ensure our herd is led with care and in a standardized way. Even if you have horse experience, we ask that you attend this training before taking on a leadership role.

Whether you're new to horses or an experienced handler, there’s a place for you at REINS. Come be a part of something extraordinary-help riders thrive, connect with our amazing herd, and join a supportive community of volunteers!

Interested? Contact us today to get started or learn more about our volunteer program.

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About REINS: RIDING EMPHASIZING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND STRENGTHS

Location:

4461 S Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028, US

Mission Statement

REINS envisions a future where equine assisted services and programs transform and enhance the lives of our participants, their families, volunteers, and staff. REINS programs promote a more engaging, resilient and fulfilling life, thus fostering a community where horse and human interactions enrich lives.

Description

REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program has been serving individuals with disabilities for nearly 40 years, offering equine-assisted services that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Nearly 200 students participate in therapy that incorporates meaningful and purposeful activities tailored to each client’s interests and needs. Through horseback riding and related tasks, clients work on improving fine motor, gross motor, bilateral coordination, oral motor, and visual motor skills.

As of January 2023, REINS expanded its services to include equine-assisted mental health programming. This new initiative supports at-risk youth, active duty military, Veterans, and individuals facing addiction. Sessions are led by licensed mental health professionals and PATH-certified Equine Specialists in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL), with the help of equine partners. These sessions create a powerful and lasting impact on participants’ mental health, offering a unique and effective approach to healing through connection with horses.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
People with Disabilities
Animals, Children & Youth, People with Disabilities

WHEN

Sun Jun 01, 2025 - Sat Aug 02, 2025
08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
This opportunity has 73 shifts

WHERE

4461 South Mission RoadFallbrook, CA 92028

(33.31026,-117.23002)
 

DATE POSTED

June 3, 2025

SKILLS

  • Equestrian

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 12
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours a week
  • Be able to walk and or jog for 30 minutes while maintaining vigilance a Participate for the duration of the lesson without water or bathroom breaks Always follow directions of the PATH Intl. Instructor in control of the lesson

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