If you would like to be a Volunteer or Participant at Equine Assisted Therapy, please fill
out the appropriate application below and either fax it to 1-636-257-8193 or mail it to:
Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc.
c/o Ginni Hartke, R.N.
5591 Calvey Creek Road
Robertsville, MO 63072
out the appropriate application below and either fax it to 1-636-257-8193 or mail it to:
Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc.
c/o Ginni Hartke, R.N.
5591 Calvey Creek Road
Robertsville, MO 63072
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| Applications |
Available volunteer positions:
You must be at least 15 years old to volunteer in class.
Leaders - the main responsibility of the leader is the control of the
horse during a lesson. It is the leader who must help in guiding,
stopping and starting the horse in a way that assists the rider but
doesn't hinder their learning. Leaders must be able to walk at a fast
pace and jog intermittently during the lesson. You must be a
sidewalker for a year before you can apply for our leader program.
Sidewalkers - the main responsibility of a sidewalker is to insure the
safety of the rider. During a lesson, the sidewalker walks to the side
of the rider with one arm over the rider's thigh or with a hand on the
rider's ankle. The degree of assistance from the sidewalker will
depend on the need of the rider. It is the sidewalker that assists the
rider in activities. Sidewalkers must be able to walk at a fast pace,
jog intermittently during the lesson, have good listening skills and
have a willingness to learn.
Barn Buddies - the main responsibilities of a barn buddy is the
feeding and care of our equines. Barn buddies feed, water and
medicate the horses, clean stalls and report any health concerns to
the Facility Director. Because of responsibilities, barn buddies must
be able to lift at least 50 pounds, be reliable, have confidence (a
hungry 1100 pound animal can be intimidating) and have a
willingness to learn. If you are under 18, a parent must be trained as
well. If you are under 16, a parent must be present while you're on
site. **Volunteers under 14 are allowed with full parent assistance
and a special waiver signed** Contact Danielle (Dee) for barn buddy
training and information. Due to insurance restrictions, barn buddies
DO NOT exercise/ride the horses.
We also need help with special events, facility maintenance,
gardening & activity planning.
You must be at least 15 years old to volunteer in class.
Leaders - the main responsibility of the leader is the control of the
horse during a lesson. It is the leader who must help in guiding,
stopping and starting the horse in a way that assists the rider but
doesn't hinder their learning. Leaders must be able to walk at a fast
pace and jog intermittently during the lesson. You must be a
sidewalker for a year before you can apply for our leader program.
Sidewalkers - the main responsibility of a sidewalker is to insure the
safety of the rider. During a lesson, the sidewalker walks to the side
of the rider with one arm over the rider's thigh or with a hand on the
rider's ankle. The degree of assistance from the sidewalker will
depend on the need of the rider. It is the sidewalker that assists the
rider in activities. Sidewalkers must be able to walk at a fast pace,
jog intermittently during the lesson, have good listening skills and
have a willingness to learn.
Barn Buddies - the main responsibilities of a barn buddy is the
feeding and care of our equines. Barn buddies feed, water and
medicate the horses, clean stalls and report any health concerns to
the Facility Director. Because of responsibilities, barn buddies must
be able to lift at least 50 pounds, be reliable, have confidence (a
hungry 1100 pound animal can be intimidating) and have a
willingness to learn. If you are under 18, a parent must be trained as
well. If you are under 16, a parent must be present while you're on
site. **Volunteers under 14 are allowed with full parent assistance
and a special waiver signed** Contact Danielle (Dee) for barn buddy
training and information. Due to insurance restrictions, barn buddies
DO NOT exercise/ride the horses.
We also need help with special events, facility maintenance,
gardening & activity planning.
For additional information about being a participant or volunteer in our program, please contact our main
office at 314.971.0605 or info@equine-assistedtherapy.org
office at 314.971.0605 or info@equine-assistedtherapy.org