New Kingdom trail riders

• Must be 14 years and older to work with horse and rider in the arena.

• Must be dependable to make commitment and must have reliable means of transportation.

• Must enjoy working with young handicappers.

• Must be in reasonably good health, able to walk for 45 minutes and jog a minimum of 100 yards.

• Knows the basics of horse and ring safety.

• Can lead a problem free, beginner's horse in an enclosed arena.

• Shows good judgment and "horse sense".

• Can "read" a horse to anticipate its movement.

• Can ride to at least an intermediate level.

• Can tack a horse for English, Western and Vaulting plus adaptive equipment.

• Can work outside of the arena safely.

• Can lunge a horse.

• Schooling is done for a purpose - to correct problems or condition the animal athlete. Occasionally, a ride may be taken for relaxation purposes. It is not a time for the novice volunteer to practice their skills. 

• Can work safely and independently around horses.

• Can groom and tack horses for riding.

• Can properly fit English and Western saddles, bridles and adaptive equipment.

• Can lunge a horse properly.

• Can ride at the intermediate level or better, using correct riding position and aids.

• Can recognize proper leads and diagonals while riding.

• Knows schooling patterns and training methods.

• Knows horse psychology and equine massage or TEAM techniques.

• Records what was attempted and accomplished during schooling session.

• Able to make a regular commitment to work horses.

• Horses may not be ridden outside of the arena unless they are being schooled in trail riding.

• Schoolers are never to work a horse without someone present.

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