Columbia-Greene Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.

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VOLUNTEER

If you are interested in volunteering at CGTRC, please contact us at wtrc.inc@verizon.net or complete and submit the volunteer application, found at the bottom of the page.

Leader:
· Must be 13 years or older.
· Responsible for tacking up horse.
· Responsible for the horse and may only assist rider if there is no sidewalker.
· Must be able to effectively lead horse in the riding and keep at a safe
  distance when there are other horses in the ring.
· Communicate with instructor and follow instruction given.
· Must show endurance and strength.
· Must be reliable and available at regular scheduled times.

Sidewalker:
· Must be 13 years or older.
· Responsible for the rider.
· Pay attention to rider during lesson and give verbal cue to instructor
   and leader if there is a problem.
· Offer physical help if needed by rider.
· Assist rider with commands given by instructor.
· Encourage independent riding, taking into account the individual abilities and
   safety of the rider.