OUR INSTRUCTOR

Our NARHA Registered Level Instructor is Dee Hollander. Dee has been involved with Special Equestrians since it’s beginning in 1987. We are delighted to have her as our riding instructor. She is an accomplished horseperson and rider herself, and she has contributed her time to all aspects of our program. Dee evaluates new students when they apply to the program. Dee places students in classes with other students according to their special needs.

She is thrilled with the accomplishments of her students. Some of students reach goals as simple as sitting on a horse while they walk around the arena with sidewalkers. Other advanced students have participated in a special class at one of our local dressage horse shows. Dee's philosophy is that everyone can reach a goal in riding, whether it is big or small. Every new skill learned is an exciting moment for all of us at Special Equestrians.

VOLUNTEERING with SPECIAL EQUESTRIANS

Special Equestrians' trained volunteers are the backbone of our therapeutic riding program. If you are comfortable around horses, we have many ways for you to contribute. You can groom and tack up the horses, be a sidewalker, lead the horses, or help maintain the stable area. We also have office work, fund-raising, and special events for those volunteers who do not want to work directly with the horses. Whatever direction you choose will be unique and rewarding. Join our team and share the joy!

You will receive orientation and training to explain the safety and procedural rules of the program. You will need to fill out an application form and the emergency medical treatment form before you begin your volunteer work or your volunteer training. If you would like to fill out the forms before you arrive for orientation and training, click the links below to print out the volunteer forms and the release forms. You may also read the volunteer handbook at this time.

All new volunteers must fill out the Volunteer Application, read the Volunteer Handbook and attend Volunteer training before they begin their volunteer work with Special Equestrians. Volunteers must sign our Volunteer Handbook Checklist stating that they have read the handbook and received volunteer training.

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Volunteer Application Packet 
Volunteer Information Forms 
Volunteer Handbook

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