WHAT ACTUALLY TAKES PLACE DURING A RIDING LESSON?
One,
two,
or
three
volunteers
and
a
certified
therapeutic
riding
instructor
work
with
a
group
of
riders
in
an
enclosed
ring,
fenced
in
field,
or
stable
area
for
any
of
several
types
of
lessons.
The
rider
may
learn
special
riding
skills,
care
of
the
horse,
or
how
to
saddle
a
horse.
They
may
play
games
on
or
off
the
horse,
perform
exercise
movements
on
the
back
of
a
horse,
do
stretches
on
the
barrel
in
the
rider
waiting
area,
learn
specific
competition
based
skills
or
go
for
a
trail
ride
on
the
facility.
Each
rider
will
have
individual
goals
to
work
toward.
Each
lesson
will
have
objectives
to
be
achieved
incorporating
the
rider’s
goals.
As
a
volunteer,
you
can
be
involved
in
every
aspect
of
the
lesson
from
grooming
and
tacking, through the class itself, cleanup afterwards and care of the horse at the end of the lesson.
Requirements of a Volunteer
Reliability - Come when you sign up to come. If you see you can’t make it, we ask that you inform Dream Riders
as soon as you can so we can find a replacement for you.
Physical Fitness - Within reason, you must be able to keep up with the horse and walk continuously for 30
minutes.
Requirements
of
a
horse
leader-
You
must
have
prior
horse
experience
and
be
confident
handling
a
horse
in
a
crisis
situation.
Your
focus
will
be
on
the
horse
at
all
times
while
being
aware
of
the
rider,
instructor,
side-walker
and surroundings. You will need to be able to effectively lead a horse to maximize the benefit for the rider.
Requirements of a side-walker- Knowledge of horses is not necessary. Your main responsibility will be the safety and wellbeing of the rider. You need to be able to follow directions well and have good socialization skills. You will have the most hands-on duties in the lesson.
WHAT ACTUALLY TAKES PLACE DURING A RIDING
LESSON?
One,
two,
or
three
volunteers
and
a
certified
therapeutic
riding
instructor
work
with
a
group
of
riders
in
an
enclosed
ring,
fenced
in
field,
or
stable
area
for
any
of
several
types
of
lessons.
The
rider
may
learn
special
riding
skills,
care
of
the
horse,
or
how
to
saddle
a
horse.
They
may
play
games
on
or
off
the
horse,
perform
exercise
movements
on
the
back
of
a
horse,
do
stretches
on
the
barrel
in
the
rider
waiting
area,
learn
specific
competition
based
skills
or
go
for
a
trail
ride
on
the
facility.
Each
rider
will
have
individual
goals
to
work
toward.
Each
lesson
will
have
objectives
to
be
achieved
incorporating
the
rider’s
goals.
As
a
volunteer,
you
can
be
involved
in
every
aspect
of
the
lesson
from
grooming
and
tacking,
through
the
class
itself,
cleanup
afterwards and care of the horse at the end of the lesson.
Requirements of a Volunteer
Reliability - Come when you sign up to come. If you
see you can’t make it, we ask that you inform Dream
Riders as soon as you can so we can find a
replacement for you.
Physical Fitness - Within reason, you must be able
to keep up with the horse and walk continuously for
30 minutes.
Requirements
of
a
horse
leader-
You
must
have
prior
horse
experience
and
be
confident
handling
a
horse
in
a
crisis
situation.
Your
focus
will
be
on
the
horse
at
all
times
while
being
aware
of
the
rider,
instructor,
side-walker
and
surroundings.
You
will
need
to
be
able
to
effectively
lead
a
horse
to
maximize the benefit for the rider.
Requirements of a side-walker- Knowledge of horses is not necessary. Your main responsibility will be the safety and wellbeing of the rider. You need to be able to follow directions well and have good socialization skills. You will have the most hands-on duties in the lesson.
