A: Sidewalker & Leadliner (PM) New

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Description

Sidewalker and Leadliner - This is a great volunteer opportunity to work with horse trainers, dressage trainers, kids, at risk youth, veterans, first responders and horses - You are needed! We appreciate you considering this volunteer opportunity. Volunteers can expect to learn and do the following:


* Serve as a Leadliner to guide horses for inexperienced riders or riders with disabilities

* Serve as a Sidewalker to assist inexperienced riders or riders with disabilities maintain their balance on the horse

* Assist with resetting the archery course, sensory trail and knife throwing targetry

* Assist riders with horse hoof prep, grooming, tack-up and mounting

* Assist with kids with mini horse, goats and playground

 

SKILLS

* Interpersonal skills and rapport building

* Good with kids

* Vigilant and quick reflexes

* Attention to detail

 

GOOD FOR

* 14 and older

 

REQUIREMENTS

* Background Check

* Volunteers may sign up for 1, 2, and 4 hour shifts

Details

Get Connected Icon 14 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
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Inclement Weather Plan: Indoor Arena
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Wear closed toed shoes with heel for riding and working around horses.
Get Connected Icon MUD PADOCK BOOTS RECOMMENDED DURING THE WINTER AND RAINY SEASONS
Get Connected Icon Interpersonal Skills
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Location

Get Connected Icon 162 Rollins Ford Rd
Amissville, VA  20106