Time & Location
Jan 18, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Los Angeles, 10263 La Canada Way, Shadow Hills, CA 91040, USA
About the event
Part 2 Horsemanship Training: THERAPEUTIC LESSON SUPPORT is available for all new and continuing volunteers new and interested in developing skills related to supporting in therapeutic riding lessons. We ask that you attend Part 1 of Horsemanship Training and Orientation prior to attending Part 2. Topics covered will include:
- Preparing a horse for a lesson (grooming, tacking)
- Entering the mounting block area in the arena
- Sidewalking during a lesson
- Horse leading during a lesson
After attending Orientation, we ask that all new volunteers attend Part 1 and 2 trainings with us at the ranch. Each training last approximately 3 hours and will be hands on experience with our horses.
Part 1: HORSEMANSHIP TRAINING - Grooming, Haltering, & Tacking (3 hours) This training is required for all new volunteers. Please attend orientation prior to any trainings.
Part 2: THERAPEUTIC LESSON TRAINING - Grooming/Tacking for a lesson, Leading a horse in a lesson, Sidewalking in a lesson (3 hours) Part 1 is a prerequisite for this training and must be completed prior to this training.
Part 3: HORSE CARE TRAINING -for those interested in supporting with horse care (2.5 hours) Part 1 & 2 are prerequisites for this training and must be completed prior to this training.
RSVP by clicking the event RSVP link on our events page or navigating to tinyurl.com/SHRCOrientation PLEASE NOTE: We will try to confirm all RSVPs by email prior to the event. If we do not receive any RSVP, the event will be cancelled. Email us at volunteer@shadowhillsridingclub.org for more information or with questions you may have!