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Published 11/4/25 1:02PM

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Volunteers Needed

REINS OF LIFE INC
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Michigan City, IN
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    ~2 hours per week per session (sessions are 7-9 weeks throughout year)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Disability, Sports & Recreation
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    13+
    Other Requirements:
    Closed toe/closed heel shoes; able to walk 45 minutes at a time

    Description

    Therapeutic Horseback Riding Volunteers Needed

    No horse experience needed! Volunteers must be 13+ years old. After training, you will be able to assist riders with disabilities during their horseback riding lessons. Volunteers must commit to ~ 2 hours per week during an 8-week session. You will work with the same rider & horse during the entire session. Most volunteers are side walkers, meaning that you walk next to the rider during their lesson to provide the level of support they need - whether that's holding their ankle for balance or just walking alongside and helping them stay focused.

    Volunteers who demonstrate the necessary level of skill & experience lead the horse during lessons. Volunteer classes are offered to increase horse skills.

    2025 Volunteer Training Dates: Dec 15 & 16. 2026 Training Dates TBD, but offered 5X year. Sign up now!

    Other volunteer opportunities which require additional training are for Therapeutic Carriage Driving & Interactive Vaulting. See our website at www.reinsoflife.org for more info.

    Location

    On-site
    9375 W. 300 N., Michigan City, Indiana, US

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