WALK ON Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc,

Volunteers are the key component of the Walk On Therapeutic Riding Program.  Simply put, without these
individuals Walk On Therapeutic Riding Program would not exist.

Volunteers do not need to have a horse related background or working with people with disabilities.  As a
volunteer you will need to attend an orientation session, document your time and keep the volunteer
coordinator informed of your availability.

Volunteer’s serve in a number of roles. The primary
roles are as horse leader and side walker.  The horse
leader is responsible for leading the horse during the
classes and steadying the horse while rider mounts
and dismounts.   The side walker is on each side of the
horse, walking along beside the horse during the
lesson and assisting the rider.   The side walker
assists the instructor while the rider mounts and
dismounts the horse.  

These two important roles provide the necessary
assistance to make a enjoyable and safe riding
experience.

It take 3 volunteers per horse to have a safe riding
experience.  Riders may not ride with out these
volunteers.

Volunteers have served in additional non-horse related roles as an advisor to
the Board Of Directors, assists with public relations and marketing, recruitment of volunteers and riders.
 
Volunteers have also helped with web site development, photography, establishing the 501c3 nonprofit
organization, and equipment building and repairs.  What ever your skills and expertise may be, it can
certainly be used at Walk On.

If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer, contact Walk On at 715-425-2025 or
email us at doublekacres@usfamily.net,