Question 1

Sidewalker

Accepted Answer

Sidewalkers walk next to the participant during sessions and assist with safety and activities. They must be able to comfortably walk next to a horse while supporting a participant.

Requirements: At least 16 years old, can complete an emergency dismount.

Shifts: these are subject to change week to week
Monday 1-2, 2-3
Tuesday 10-12, 12:40-2:40, 3:20-4:40 
Wednesday 12:10-2:10, 2:40-4:40  
Thursday 10-11, 4-5, 5:30-6:30 
Friday 9:30-10:30

Question 2

Greeter

Accepted Answer

Volunteer greeters meet participants in the spectator box and help direct them where they need to go. They also help with some extra projects as needed.

Shifts: these are subject to change week to week
Tuesday 10-12, 12:40-2:40, 3:20-4:40 
Wednesday 12:10-2:10, 2:40-4:40  
Thursday 10-11, 4-5, 5:30-6:30 
Friday 9:30-10:30

Question 3

Barn/Arena Helper (White level)

Accepted Answer

Barn/Arena helpers assist with tasks around the barn like sweeping, picking stalls, and moving horses around. Volunteers will also be expected to follow the Grace Way in handling horses. Information on the Grace Way will be provided at training. Shifts: these are subject to change week to weekMonday - Wednesday 9-5 (shifts start every 2 hours)Thursday 9-7:30 (shifts start every 2 hours)Friday 9:00-12:00 (shifts start every 2 hours)

Question 4

Horse handler (Green, Yellow, and Red Level)

Accepted Answer

Horse leaders are at least 16 years old. They must have some horse experience and go through house leading training. The horse leader is focused on the horse and how the horse is reacting to the session. Knowing the horse and its cues are necessary for this position.

Question 5

Horse work (Purple level)

Accepted Answer

Volunteers who have horse riding experience who help with conditioning and training the herd. This includes regular exercise, prepping the horse for the weekly activity, and desensitizing the new activities and new participants. Shifts: these are subject to change week to weekMonday 9-11Tuesday 8:30-9:30 Thursday 8:30-9:30

Question 6

Horse Header for Driving (Blue level)

Accepted Answer

Assist with pony long lining and Dallas cart sessions. Must be able to harness and unharness Dallas to the cart.

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