Nonprofit
Published 8/5/25 8:00PM

Help Individuals with Disabilities while working with Horses

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Tacoma, WA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Weekly 3 hours on Saturdays mornings and Thursday Evenings. Can adjust to meet your needs
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Disability
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+

    Description

    Help Individuals with Disabilities while working with Horses

    Equest Special Riders offers basic horsemanship to individuals with disabilities. We have classes Thursday evening and Saturday mornings . You must be 14 or older and able to walk for 45 minutes at a time in a sand arena. We are looking for volunteers that can come on a consistent basis each week. That can be every week, every other week or maybe just one or two sessions a Saturday. Our ability to offer classes depends on knowing if we have enough volunteers to ensure safe classes for our riders.

    No horse experience required. We have a training program. You will be able to groom, help tack up the horses and walk along side to ensure our riders have a safe ride.

    Horseback riding develops self-confidence and coordination and strengthens muscles. Attention span increases and self-esteem in elevated. During their lessons, riders receive instruction in basic horsemanship as well as specialized activities for their individual disabilities

    Equest Special Riders, Inc. is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic International. Our instructors are PATH Certified

    2shift available:

    • Saturday mornings: 09:30 to 13:00 PST
    • Thursday evenings: 5:00 to 8:00

    Location

    On-site
    Summit area - Tacoma Washington, Tacoma, Washington, US

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