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28 people are interested
Working to bring Children & Horses together in a Special Way
ORGANIZATION: WILLOW RIDGE THERAPEUTIC FACILITY INC
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28 people are interested
Become a Sidewalker or Equine handler in our Therapeutic Riding Lesson Program. Some experience with horses is preferred but not necessary. We’ll train you! Volunteers must be age 16 years + and have your own transportation.Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week. Contact Pam Bosch at Willowridge12@gmail.com for further details and visit our website: www.willowridgeequinetherapy.org
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About WILLOW RIDGE THERAPEUTIC FACILITY INC
Location:
9302 BROCK RD, PLAIN CITY, OH 43064, US
Mission Statement
The purpose and mission of Willow Ridge Therapeutic Riding Facility are to provide charitable, physical, and educational opportunities for higher functioning children with special needs and prevent cruelty to children and animals. Our goal is to teach skills that bolster self-confidence and self-discipline in a therapeutic setting while showing care and respect for animals. The operational goal is to provide this opportunity to children regardless of their economic backgrounds.
Description
Willow Ridge offers group therapeutic riding sessions. All of our programs are designed to meet the goals and needs of each student. Therapy sessions are 20-30 minutes long, depending on the endurance level of each student.
Willow Ridge also offers therapy sessions that teach students how to groom and tack up their horse.
Educational courses such as our "Common Horse Sense" on ground safety course teach the student how to conduct themselves safely around a horse. This course is divided into four 30-minute sessions.
Sessions include:- Safety in approaching, leading, and grooming your horse
- Basic horse behavior and health management
- Alternative exercise methods for horses
- Proper tacking procedures
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Children & Youth,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
9302 Brock RoadPlain City, OH 43064
(40.16258 ,-83.21267 )
DATE POSTED
October 12, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Animal Care / Handling
- Equestrian
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- 2 hour shift per week
- Some experience with horses preferred.