Horsemanship Training Part 3: HORSE CARE

Part 3 Horsemanship Training: HORSE CARE TRAINING is available for all new and continuing volunteers to hone skills related to supporting with horse care. We ask that new volunteers attend Part 1 of Horsemanship Training and Orientation prior to attending Part 3. Topics covered will include:

• Safely walking/leading a horse

• Turning out a horse safely in a corral

• How to log information on horse care chart

• Specific facts related to horses in program to better understand individual needs

After attending Orientation*, we ask that all new volunteers attend at least two trainings with us at the ranch. Each training last approximately 2-3 hours and will be hands on experience with our horses. Part 1: HORSEMANSHIP TRAINING - Grooming, Haltering, & Tacking (2 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…