Therapeutic Riding of Tucson
Cause Area
Location
8920 E WOODLAND RD TUCSON, AZ 85749
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Flexible Schedule
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TUCSON, AZ 85749
Do you love working outside? Have a knack for making ranch properties look pristine? Like the satisfaction of seeing your hard work pay off? Or want to gather with a group of co-workers or family members and make a difference? TROT is a non profit organization that enriches the lives of people with special needs using equine-assisted activities and therapies. We are situated on 18 acres on the east side of Tucson just on the other side of the Tanque Verde Wash. Our property allows us to build an engaging, safe and beautiful environment for our participants and horses -- and our property volunteers make that happen! Property projects vary by day but examples include: weeding, raking, tree trimming, hauling debris, picking up mesquite beans, painting mounting blocks & arena obstacles, cleaning horse feeders & water buckets, installing fresh bedding in stalls, digging trenches for irrigation, leveling walkways, etc. To put it in perspective, the success of a participant and horse is based on their communication. When a participant wants their horse to move forward, they say "Walk on." Getting their horse to go is a huge motivator for our clients, some who may have difficulty expressing themselves with words, others who have a difficult time focusing and staying on task. Weeds and mesquite beans are a tasty treat for a hard working horse and can be the distraction that keeps the horse from keying into their participant and responding appropriately. If a horse is not moving forward after hearing "Walk on", our participant is not getting the positive feedback they need to be successful. If only we had a team of volunteers dedicating to assisting our Property & Barn Manager in keeping the property in pristine, working condition to facilitate these human/horse connections!
Date Posted: 2024-12-19
Flexible Schedule
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TUCSON, AZ 85749
Are you a horse person looking to give back? Do you enjoy helping others succeed? Become a horse handler at TROT where you can assist our trained staff in providing safe and engaging horsemanship lessons to children and adults with special needs! TROT horse handlers will groom, tack up and lead horses during sessions, providing just the right amount of input to keep their equine partner on task and focused during lessons. This role is an integral part of TROT's volunteer team and as we continue to expand our reach, we are on the lookout for more qualified individuals. Horse handler trainees will need to complete multiple practice sessions and pass a skills check before being cleared to horse handle in our sessions. The length of this process varies person to person as we want to set volunteers up for success and ensure all trainees are ready to take on the responsibility of handling a horse during class.
Date Posted: 2024-12-19
Flexible Schedule
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TUCSON, AZ 85749
Do you love working with people and getting exercise? Are you a team player looking for a great cause to put your people skills to good use? Become a side walker at TROT! We are a non profit facility that provides equine assisted activities and therapies for special needs children and adults. Side Walkers are an integral part of our volunteer team and assist our instructors in keeping participants safe and on task during adaptive riding lessons. It is not uncommon for Side Walkers to build lasting connections with the participants they've been paired with! As a Sidewalker volunteer you act as a "safety net" for the rider by walking or jogging alongside the horse and rider. The Side Walker interacts with the student at the direction of the instructor. The volunteer must be in good health and able to be physically active and mentally alert and focused for the one hour session. Training is provided and covers such things as communication with the student, assisting with mounts and dismounts, arena work and trotting.
Date Posted: 2024-12-19
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Enriching the lives of people with special needs by using therapeutic, equine programs to: Improve physical, mental, social and emotional well being. Recognize each individual's abilities and foster achievement. Provide educational, recreational and vocational opportunities Provide direct therapy services by licensed medical professionals.
Description
TROT is a non-profit organization that uses horsemanship as a form of therapy for children and adults with special needs. Participants partake in an individualized therapeutic program designed to promote improvement in muscle strength and neuromuscular coordination as well as to enhance their confidence and self esteem.
The special bond between horse and human provides the incentive for achievements never thought possible.
This is achieved through a comprehensive program provided by a professional staff, trained volunteers, and carefully selected horses.
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