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44 people are interested
Therapy Horse Conditioning
ORGANIZATION: Horses of Hope Oregon
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
44 people are interested
Opportunity available for experienced horse people to assist with the conditioning and exercise of our therapy horses 1-2 days a week. This includes lunging, turnout, hand-walking, and some riding as time permits.
Proficiency as a hunt-seat (English) rider with a minimum of 6+ years experience riding is required.
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About Horses of Hope Oregon
Location:
2895 Cloverdale Drive SE, Turner, OR 97392, US
Mission Statement
Horses of Hope Oregon has a Mission to improve the lives of people living with physical, emotional, and behavioral challenges through innovative, accessible, safe and rewarding equine assisted programs of the highest quality. Additionally - our focus is to support our clients, their families, and caregivers in a relaxed, supportive, nurturing environment as we work together to promote wellness, enhance capabilities, and foster independence. We use equine assisted therapies to help people develop strength, balance and coordination, improved social well-being, and to provide independence and mobility. Our goal is to establish an overall improved quality of life for our clients.
Description
Horses of Hope Oregon (HOH) provides equine assisted therapeutic riding for people with challenges. We serve clients in the Greater Willamette Valley and 9 surrounding counties in the State. HOH, founded in 1988, is the longest, continuously operating equine therapy center in Oregon. We offer equine-assisted therapy, empowerment through equines - an independent therapeutic riding program, Hippotherapy, and Horsemanship for the general public.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2895 Cloverdale Drive SETurner, OR 97392
DATE POSTED
February 26, 2020
SKILLS
- Animal Therapy
- Children Medical Services
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 3-6 hours/week Hours are flexible
- We are seeking a proficient horse person with hunter/jumper expertise. Must be kind & gentle with horses.