Volunteer Information
2012 Orientation dates
RSVP to our Volunteer Director, Jenny Cota at Volunteers@HeartsSB.org for one of the following dates:
Second Wednesday of each month (usually)
5:30 - 6:30
January 11
Feb 8
March 13
April 11
May 9
Volunteer
Required Volunteer Training Classes:
Grooming and Tacking
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month 4:00pm
This class will cover all aspects of Grooming and Tacking horses the "Hearts' Way". You will leave this event with a wealth of knowledge in all areas of grooming, as well as correct techniques for saddling, both Western and English, bridling, and saddle fitting.
Leading, Side-Walking & Emergency Procedures
Leading, Side-Walking & Emergency Procedures
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month 4:00pm
This class is mandatory for all current Hearts volunteers. It will cover all aspects of a side-walker's position, "holds", and how to fulfill the role of a competent side-walker. The emergency procedures section will cover how to respond to various emergency situations that could arise in a therapeutic riding environment. The Leading component of this class will teach even the most experience leader how to improve their techniques to evolve in to a confident and well trained leader. You will learn how to use "The Leading Method" and control your horse with a light touch and correct body position. You will learn the varying skills needed to successfully lead and side walk in a therapeutic riding lesson.
**RSVP to Volunteers@HeartsSB.org
P.O. Box 30662, Santa Barbara, CA 93130 805.964.1519
