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Side walker for our therapy program (daily opportunities)

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ORGANIZATION: Affinity Ranch

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 98 people are interested

Many of the students at Promise Ranch require the assistance of 1-2 side walkers to ensure their safety while mounted. Side walkers walk alongside the riders to ensure safety and help facilitate the lesson under the guidance of the instructor or therapist. Side walkers may be asked to demonstrate or help the riders with specific tasks, support or assist the rider physically, or facilitate games or activities as directed by the instructor or therapist. Side walkers may also be asked to assist with the mounting and dismounting of riders from the horse. Side walkers must be able to take direction from the instructors or therapists, work cooperatively with others, and be safety minded at all times. Side walking does not require prior knowledge or experience with horses and specific training will be provided.

  • Age Requirement: 16 and over
  • Physical Requirement: walk 60 min, jog short distances
  • Time commitment: 1hr 30min per lesson

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About Affinity Ranch

Location:

11892 Hilltop Rd, Parker, CO 80134, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Affinity Ranch is to enrich our community through connection and inclusion We serve and empower our community, including those with differing abilities, veterans, and families through healing with animals and the experiential nature of the Ranch.

Description

Affinity Ranch, was born of a partnership between Promise Ranch, founded in 2008 and Praying Hands Ranch. founded in 1987. Two like minded organizations that are devoted to enriching our community through connection and inclusion. Our vision is to serve and empower our community, including those with differing abilities, veterans, and families through healing with animals and the experiential nature of the ranch.

​ We currently have a herd of 23 horses, 2 sheep, 2 goats and 16 chickens. Our animal partners are the heart and soul of the ranch. We treat these animals with respect and take great care to ensure they are healthy and happy.

We are a Center Member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Int’l. (PATH Int’l.) and a Facility Member of the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA). We are located in Parker, CO.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Children & Youth
People with Disabilities
Animals, Children & Youth, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

11892 Hilltop RoadParker, CO 80134

(39.43322,-104.66642)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training

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