Equine Assisted Activities

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Lessons volunteers are mentors, and provide a safe environment for our riders. While in the arena, side walkers and horse leaders work under the direct supervision of a PATH Intl. Certified instructor.

Side walkers assist the instructors during mounting/dismounting process, during the ride by encouraging the riders to participate in activities, to protect the rider by offering support holds, and to help the rider develop to their fullest potential.

Horse Leaders assist barn staff with grooming, tacking and transitioning horses between lessons. Volunteers lead horses to and from lessons, warm up horses before lessons begin and lead a horse during the lesson as prompted by the lesson instructor.

Junior volunteers 14-17 years old may serve as side walkers. Those with previous extensive equine experience may qualify to be horse leaders. A parent/guardian is required to complete a background check, and fill out the junior volunteer's waiver and release form. THe Junior Volunteer Application may be completed by the adult or minor. Both junior volunteer and a parent or guardian are required attend the orientation and training(s). Juniors may serve independently at lessons with staff approval.