Share Your Love of Horses with Equine Assisted Activities

Hi! My name is Ghost & I need some people to help me with my Equine Assisted Services! Give me a call!
Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
Mondays only anytime during the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
10
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

Volunteers are needed to help with Equine Assisted Activities (therapeutic horseback riding & other horse related activities) serving the disabled communities of greater Santa Fe/Albuquerque. Our clients range from small children to older adults with a broad spectrum of physical, cognitive, mental and/or emotional disabilities. Each class is limited to one participant, and lasts for 30 minutes.

The main needs are for "Horse Leaders" - these individuals lead or assist the client in leading/guiding the horse during the class. Horse experience isn't required - we will train you! We also need "Sidewalkers" - these individuals walk beside the client while they are mounted on the horse. The Sidewalker may assist the client with communication, riding skills and balance. The job of Sidewalker can be as involved as actually helping the client to stay centered on the horse's back while riding. Many clients require 2 Sidewalkers for their session!!

Areas of Interest: 
Animals
Children and Youth
Disabled
Sports and Recreation
Great for: 
Teens
Adults
55+
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

The disabled communities of greater Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Is This a Group Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
14
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

Full training.

Additional Requirements: 

Volunteer candidates should be in reasonable physical condition, able to walk briskly for up to 30 minutes. Reasonable upper body fitness is necessary to act as a Sidewalker. Candidates should be comfortable with horses and people with disabilities.

Last Updated: Jun 13 2025
Address of Project Site
Santa Fe
New Mexico
87506
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 501-3633

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