New Kingdom trail riders

"In riding a horse we find freedom."

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Volunteer Job Description

The support and participation of volunteer workers are an important and integral part of the success of the program. Therapeutic horsemanship is made possible with the assistance of many dedicated volunteers. Besides working in the arena with the horses and riders, other volunteer opportunities include horse care, stable maintenance and special event assistance. Volunteer training provides an individual with the skills an confidence to successfully participate in the Mounted Achiever's program.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Job Classifications

Leader I

  • Knows the basics of horse and ring safety.
  • Can lead a problem free, beginner's horse in an enclosed arena.

Leader II

  • 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.

Leader III

  • 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.

FORMS

Volunteer Registration Form
            PDF Format              Word Document

Volunteer Release Form
            PDF Format              Word Document

Authorization for Medical Treatment Form
            PDF Format              Word Document

Volunteer Availability Form
            PDF Format              Word Document

Equine Liability Form
            PDF Format              Word Document

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NARHA

Accredited by 
North American Riding 
for the Handicapped Association

New Kingdom Trailriders
4343 16th Street PMB 305
Moline, Illinois  61265
309-764-4220 (Mall Office)
309-787-0627 (Barn)

 

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Last Updated: February 22, 2009