Farm Interaction Days at the barn. 3rd Saturday of the month. Summer hours are from 5 - 8pm.
NARHA Volunteers
Who Can Volunteer?
Volunteers are the heart and soul of a therapeutic riding program. Anyone at least 14 years old can volunteer at Saddle Up Riding Club. Volunteers between the age of 10 to 13 years old can volunteer to assist with barn and horse care only. There are many opportunities for volunteering in our program. Volunteers are used to help riders participate in classes, groom and tack horses, assist on a committee such as fund raising, special events, long range planning, take pictures at classes and events, and help with the newsletter and many other tasks! Knowledge of horses or disabilities is not required. Training is provided.
What Do Volunteers Do?
Volunteers aid the riders in mounting horses and help provide support to the riders while doing exercises, play games, going through obstacle courses, and other riding activities. The volunteers also give emotional support to the riders for their efforts. Many volunteers assist with tack and grounds maintenance as well. Volunteers with equestrian experience or those who want to learn may help to groom and tack horses, and serve as horse leaders. Fund-raising, grant writing, or serving on a committee are some other ways to volunteer.
How Do I Get Started Volunteering?
The first step is download and fill out all forms. All forms must be completed and a mandatory training session attended before volunteering with Saddle Up Riding Club. A registration fee of $15.00 is required to cover t-shirt and registration processing. Please contact our volunteer coordinator via email to find out when our next training session will be held. volunteer@saddleupridingclub.org.
