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Equine Therapy Sidewalker/Leader
ORGANIZATION: McKenna Farms Therapy Services
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51 people are interested
Ring Team Sidewalker
Responsibilities:
- Sidewalk during sessions
- Follow directions of therapist or instructor
- Help riders maintain balance
- Give thigh or ankle holds
- Keep all focus on the rider!
- Understand emergency procedures
- Catch and turn out horses
- Groom horses
- Tack up horses for sessions
- Cleaning poop out of arenas after sessions
- Put away ring equipment after each session
Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 14
- Understanding of how to safely be around a horse
- Able to perform physical labor
- Able to support the weight of a child
Training:
- Attend a Volunteer Training Course
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About McKenna Farms Therapy Services
Location:
3044 Due West Road, Dallas, GA 30157, US
Mission Statement
...to provide innovative therapy programs and resources for individuals with special needs and their families...
Description
We provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy to individuals with special needs in a clinical setting as well as in hippotherapy.
Hippotherapy
What is Hippotherapy?
The word "hippotherapy" comes from the Greek word, "hippo", meaning "horse". Hippotherapy is treatment with the help of a horse. (Hippopotamus is Greek for "river horse".) Specially trained physical, occupational, speech, and assistant therapists use this treatment approach to achieve functional outcomes.
Why a Horse?
The unique combination of the horse, the horse’s movement, and non-clinical environment produces an extraordinary effort on all systems of the body. The therapist can modify the horse’s movement to promote specific responses within the individual. It is a treatment approach that uses activities on the horse that are meaningful to the individual and specifically addresses their functional goals. What’s more enjoyable than receiving therapy on the back of a horse?!
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Children & Youth,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
3044 Due West RoadDallas, GA 30157
(33.970318 ,-84.74188 )
DATE POSTED
October 28, 2024
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Youth Services
- Animal Therapy
- Animal Care / Handling
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training