We are Looking for Volunteers
Help make a difference in our community and assist us in living out our mission statement. As a Therapeutic Riding Center, we depend on volunteers to assist us in our Therapeutic Programs, Special Events, and Barn/Property Duties.
Volunteer Requirements
- Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age.
- We would like volunteers to plug in regularly, choosing a time to come each week.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Therapeutic Riding Volunteers: weekday afternoons as a horse leader, sidewalk, or lesson assistant.
- Garden Volunteers: mornings and afternoons for watering and tending to the garden.
- Barn/Property Volunteers: Fridays 3:00-5:00 or when available on weekdays, to complete barn chores or barn & property maintenance.
- Event Volunteers: Usually Saturday mornings or Monday afternoons, to assist in setup, teardown, and during the event.
Horse leader: A horse leader is responsible for the equine during a therapeutic riding lesson. The leader, however, must also be aware of the rider, possible side walkers, and hazards in the arena, and on the trails.
- Horse Leader Requirements
- Volunteers must be 13 years of age.
- Some previous horse experience, including riding and/ or stable management.
- Ability to walk briskly for 30-45 min on uneven footing.
- Attend Volunteer Orientation and complete our Horse Leader Training class.
- Training
- Attend Hestóvin Stables volunteer orientation.
- Attend our Horse Leader Training class, specific to the responsibility of a horse leader, and demonstrate the skills required.
Sidewalker: A sidewalker is directly responsible for the rider. They walk beside the horse in alignment with the rider’s knee. Sidewalkers may be asked to support the rider with a heel or thigh hold.
- Sidewalker Requirements:
- Volunteers must be 13 years of age.
- Be appropriate size and strength to support the assigned rider properly.
- Attentiveness to input from rider and instructor.
- Ability to help the instructor with mounting and dismounting.
- Ability to walk on uneven footing for 30-45 min, with arms potentially raised.
- Attend Hestóvin Stables Volunteer Orientation.
Interested in Volunteering?
Please click the button below to fill out the Volunteer form and someone from our staff will get in touch with you shortly. Thank you for your interest in Hestóvin Stables!