Our lesson volunteers are either leaders or side walkers. Leaders in our lessons are responsible for the horse during the lesson and helps participants steer the horse as needed. Some leaders are just shadow leaders who walk with the participant and assist as needed. Our side walkers walk beside the horse during our lessons and are responsible for the participant during the lesson. Side walkers are either active or shadow. Shadow side walkers walk beside the horse during lessons and assist the participant as needed. This could be with following directions, prompting the rider, and making sure they are safe. An active side walker assists participants in lessons stay safely in the saddle by using one of 3 holds.
No experience is needed, we will provide the training. The only requirement is that you must be at 16 years old. All volunteers attend a training with our Instructor and Volunteer Coordinator before being able to volunteer in lessons. Further training is provided as needed to make sure our volunteers are comfortable with their roles.
