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June 10, 2024 - Volunteer Opportunity at Exceptional Equestrians
Exceptional Equestrians is a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides almost 500 medically based equine-assisted sessions per month to children, teens and adults throughout Northeastern Wisconsin. Through these services, the participants are able to build on physical, emotional and cognitive skills, increasing their quality of life.
Volunteer needs:
Exceptional Equestrains is always looking for side walkers & horse leaders to help with riding sessions. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.
Horse leaders control the equine during therapy and adaptive riding sessions and, with direction from the therapist or instructor, are responsible for maintaining a safe and effective session. Horse leaders must have previous horse experience through riding lessons, owning or leasing a horse, or other comparable experiences. Duties include leading the equine during sessions, grooming, tacking, and untacking, bringing in or turning out horses, basic barn chores, and other duties as needed.
Horse Leaders must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in:
- Grooming
- Tacking (Western and English)
- Leading at the walk and trot
- Basic equine behavior
No experience is necessary. Training is provided.
Questions? Call 920-347-3174 or email Bekah Morrow, Patient & Volunteer Coordinator, at bmorrow@exceptionalequestrians.org.
Visit the Exceptional Equestrians Website for more information and view the Exceptional Equestrians Volunteer Application for volunteer information.
