Heartland Therapeutic Riding Camp
Heartland Therapeutic Riding’s Horsemanship Camp is a week-long day camp for children ages 6-13 with and without special needs. The campers are divided into small groups allowing them to rotate through the following stations and experiences: Riding, horse care and management, crafts, and inclusive games and activities. The campers are exposed to many aspects of horsemanship, including riding, grooming and tacking, health care and first aid, and groundwork.
Our campers learn all aspects of horsemanship in an environment that accounts for physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Instructors set goals with each camper at the beginning of the week. We see changes in behavior, self-confidence, as well as improvement in riding skills and horsemanship knowledge.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer with Heartland Therapeutic Riding Camp and make a difference to a child and their summer camp experience.
- Age 14 or over.
- Be able to lift 25 pounds.
- Be able to walk and jog periodically on uneven ground during a one-hour class.
- Adequate vision and hearing to assist riders.
- Experience with horses and working with children with disabilities is helpful, but not required.
- Background checks required for those 18 and over. · Contact emmy@hrtkc.org for more information about the application and training process.
