ID: 128591

Horse Leader or Side Walker

Disability Services Regular - more than 6 months Capel WA

About this opportunity

Recreational, therapeutic and training with horses for those with disabilities.

• Feed and groom horses as well as provide water bucket. • Tack up horses as required for morning lessons. • Lead a horse or sidewalk a rider as required. • Assist in untacking horses and putting gear away in the tack room. • Help coach in setting out the activities in the riding arena and put away at the end of the morning.

No experience is necessary though volunteers should not be afraid of horses and happy to work with children and adults with disabilities.


Additional requirements

National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.

Able to get to venue in Capel.
Reasonable level of fitness.
Kindness towards people with disabilities.
Able to be on feet for up to 3 hours.
Able to walk on uneven ground.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

1 hour session plus set up and pack up = 2 hours: Wednesday morning 9.30am to 11.30am. Thursdays 8.30am - 11.00am. 11.00am - 1.00pm. 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Type of work
  • Disability Support
  • Sport & Physical Activity
  • Working with Animals
Training

Training provided by organisation

Reimbursement

Tea and coffee