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Children's Horseback Riding Program Volunteers Needed

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ORGANIZATION: Westwind Riding Institute

  • 6 people are interested
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The Westwind Riding Institute program provides riding classes for children with disabilities. Volunteer opportunities include leading horses, sidewalking, and more.

Our program helps children build confidence, develop balance and coordination, and strengthen muscles while having fun on horseback.

Open to students (ages 14 & up) and adults.

No experience required. Students can receive community service credits.

Volunteers are the backbone of our program! If you would like to help, contact westwindriding@gmail.com

2024 Fall Session
September 16-November 18
Mondays or Thursdays 4-5pm

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About Westwind Riding Institute

Location:

Westwind Riding Institute, 27210 Altamont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, US

Mission Statement

Westwind Riding Institute, a non-profit organization, provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons for physically disabled children.

Description

Therapeutic horseback riding builds confidence and self-esteem, develops coordination and balance, affords freedom of mobility, and offers outdoor fun. Classes are held Mondays and Fridays from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

Mon Sep 23, 2024 - Mon Nov 18, 2024
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM

WHERE

Westwind Community Barn27210 Altamont RoadLos Altos Hills, CA 94022

(37.364227,-122.160965)
 

DATE POSTED

September 21, 2024

SKILLS

  • Equestrian

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1.5 hours/week

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