The volunteers assist riders with leading horses or walking along side riders/horses during their classes. All classes are designed and controlled by our qualified coach. Full training and inductions are provided to all volunteers.
Volunteer Qualities
- Physically capable of light sustained activity.
- Enjoy the outdoors.
- Enjoy social interaction with riders, families, other volunteers and horses.
Must have:
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Full Covid 19 Vaccination
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Working with Children Blue Card (can assist to acquire) Tasks
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Assist to prepare and saddle up horses
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Assist to prepare and set up arena with Coach
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Assist to provide a predetermined selection of boots and helmets from our library.
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Assist riders to correctly fit boots and helmets as required.
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Assist with horse leading or side walking with riders
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Assist to unsaddle horse and release after lessons.
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Assist to clean up equipment from arena as instructed.
Experience
- Light, low impact exercise.
- Interaction with riders, families, other volunteers and horses.
- Interaction with horses and ponies
- Emotional and mental well being