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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
Chores (Horse & Barn Attendant)
ORGANIZATION: THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
13 people are interested
Chores (horse & barn attendant)
- Horse and barn attendants are key, the backbone of an operation such as this.
Without these special people to help feed, care and maintain the horses and barn (sometimes arena too), we would not be able to dedicate our time to offer our services and opportunities to those who need them the most.
No experience is necessary.....we will provide extensive training to ensure that you are comfortable handling horses, moving them onto and off of the pastures. With additional training, learning to recognize problems or issues, or thoughtfully provide input for improvements.
Work closely with our experienced barn manager, become a shift lead volunteer, plus many more opportunities.All are encouraged to volunteer and most welcome here!
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About THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Location:
Jane M. Hiler Facility, 1207 E. Galien-Buchanan Road, Buchanan, MI 49107, US
Mission Statement
The Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC) engages the power of horses to challenge people with disabilities to build stronger minds, bodies, and spirits.
Description
TEC is a nonprofit 501(c)3 service organization that provides year-round, horse-related activities, and therapeutic riding to people young and old with disabilities, including veterans and active military members. Our programs are designed to help children to seniors find hope, reach beyond their expectations, and discover unlimited possibilities. We do this by engaging the power of horses to challenge, inspire, and strengthen their bodies, minds, and spirits. TEC is open to residents with disabilities in Southwest Michigan and the Michiana Area.
TEC's therapeutic riding program helps people from children to seniors find hope and reach potentials they never thought possible. Participants benefit in a wide variety of ways. Therapeutic riding is a form of physical exercise. Physical therapists state that the horse's movements mirror people walking with benefits that can't be replicated in a clinic. Horses sense our emotions allowing a special connection between them and their rider. That connection may motivate a rider to utter their first words and empower them for the first time in their lives to be in control of a situation. Riders often also experience benefits; such as, greater ability to stay focused, behavioral improvements, and increased muscle strength. These benefits can improve classroom experiences as educators often see improvements as skills acquired in school are applied In new settings.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Children & Youth,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1207 East Galien Buchanan RoadBuchanan, MI 49107
(41.813614 ,-86.428734 )
DATE POSTED
September 25, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Equestrian
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Opportunities are available on a regular basis, daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Hours can range between 1.5 to 4 depending on task or project assignment.