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Sidewalkers and Horse Leaders
ORGANIZATION: Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center
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3 people are interested
Do you enjoy helping people, making new friends and learning about and working with horses? Giant Steps has an opportunity for you! Located near Hwy 37 south of Petaluma, Giant Steps needs volunteers to assist with therapeutic riding lessons for people with disabilities. Volunteers assist in grooming and tacking the horses and in lessons leading horses and sidewalking with participants.Get started by completing a volunteer application on our website www.giantstepsriding.org/volunteer-application, or call us at (707) 781-9455 with any questions. Prior horse experience is not required. We have very gentle horses and will teach you how to work with them.
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About Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Location:
1320 Commerce St Suite A, Sonoma Horse Park, Petaluma, CA 94954, US
Mission Statement
What We Do: Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center is dedicated to enriching lives through the power of horses, team and community. Through the excellence of our equine assisted programs, people of all ages, means, and challenges experience the extraordinary benefits of therapeutic riding and activities. Who We Are:
Description
At Giant Steps, we strongly believe that all people can break down barriers to lead richer, more independent lives, regardless of the disabilities or challenges they may face. We have harnessed the therapeutic power of horses since 1998 to help people of all ages overcome their physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive and developmental challenges. Since then, the clients we’ve served have represented more than 60 distinct disabilities and challenges as well as members of our military.
At times, people come to Giant Steps for more than therapy. They also want an enjoyable, social activity and a place to connect with others. Programs we offer range from mounted therapeutic riding classes to ground equine facilitated learning lessons that help clients improve their physical strength and also enhance their emotional and social capabilities. Over the years we have experienced many stories of transformation, seen our clients become physically stronger, more socially engaged, and emotionally aware. This is what drives us.
Beyond our quality programming, Giant Steps is also about community. We work to create a safe space where people can come and share their experiences with other families. It’s a place where, regardless of the disabilities or challenges people may be experiencing, they have the opportunity to bond with our horses, our dedicated instructors and volunteers, and other like-minded people who are all championing for their success. Here, one person’s success is a success for the entire Giant Steps community.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
Thu Aug 20, 2015 - Tue Jun 30, 2026
12:01 AM - 11:59 PM
WHERE
Petaluma, CA 94954
(38.2518 ,-122.615 )
DATE POSTED
June 19, 2025
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