Be a Side Walker at TROT!

Do you love working with people and getting exercise? Are you a team player looking for a great cause to put your people skills to good use? Become a side walker at TROT! We are a non profit facility that provides equine assisted activities and therapies for special needs children and adults. Side Walkers are an integral part of our volunteer team and assist our instructors in keeping participants safe and on task during adaptive riding lessons. It is not uncommon for Side Walkers to build lasting connections with the participants they've been paired with!

As a Sidewalker volunteer you act as a "safety net" for the rider by walking or jogging alongside the horse and rider. The Side Walker interacts with the student at the direction of the instructor. The volunteer must be in good health and able to be physically active and mentally alert and focused for the one hour session. Training is provided and covers such things as communication with the student, assisting with mounts and dismounts, arena work and trotting.