Make a Difference in the Horse World
Volunteers of the Month
We love all our volunteers and we want to recognize them! This month Horse-Angels wants to give a big shout of love out to Jennifer and Danny! Thank you for all you do.
Volunteer Days at Horse-Angels
Volunteer days at Horse-Angels are the 2nd and 4th Sundays' of every month starting at 1:00 pm and running till 4:00 pm! You can work with the horse or help around the farm! Even if you have never had much experience around the horses their is plenty to do and it's a great safe place to learn!
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Level ONE Certification, Horse-Angels Rescue Dates: September 11th
Classes begin at 1 p.m.
IF YOU NEED TO MAKE UP A VOLUNTEER SESSION PLEASE CONTACT CAT GREENWOOD
catherineagreenwood@gmail.com
Make Up Date(s) New dates to come
Please wear closed-toe, leather shoes or boots!
PURPOSE of certification: To familiarize volunteers with horse anatomy, psychology and safe handling at a beginner level. After completing Level One, volunteers will be able to groom horses, tie a horse for bathing, walk horses and take them outside to graze.
SKILLS/GOALS:
1)Parts of a horse, identifying visual blind spots
2)Horse sounds
3)Read basic body language/ look and think ahead/release as a reward
4)Safety- feet and shoes, holding a lead rope, head and neck, where to stand/walk
5)Approach an unfamiliar horse
6)Approaching horses in a herd
7)Haltering with a rope halter. Why rope?
8)Leading
9)Backing and maneuvering
10)Grooming tools and how to use them
11)Bathing
12)Picking up a foot
Level One is required before advancing to Level Two (ground work and exercising the horse). We realize that many volunteers have extensive horse experience; however, Level One is still required to assure that all volunteers are consistent in their handling. Rescue horses have known cruelty and inconsistency from their past humans. We achieve trust and relaxation in these horses when they know that every human speaks the same firm but loving language. Training all volunteers to use the same methods builds confidence in unsure horses.
Check the Calendar Link
Level ONE Certification, Horse-Angels Rescue Dates: September 11th
Classes begin at 1 p.m.
IF YOU NEED TO MAKE UP A VOLUNTEER SESSION PLEASE CONTACT CAT GREENWOOD
catherineagreenwood@gmail.com
Make Up Date(s) New dates to come
Please wear closed-toe, leather shoes or boots!
PURPOSE of certification: To familiarize volunteers with horse anatomy, psychology and safe handling at a beginner level. After completing Level One, volunteers will be able to groom horses, tie a horse for bathing, walk horses and take them outside to graze.
SKILLS/GOALS:
1)Parts of a horse, identifying visual blind spots
2)Horse sounds
3)Read basic body language/ look and think ahead/release as a reward
4)Safety- feet and shoes, holding a lead rope, head and neck, where to stand/walk
5)Approach an unfamiliar horse
6)Approaching horses in a herd
7)Haltering with a rope halter. Why rope?
8)Leading
9)Backing and maneuvering
10)Grooming tools and how to use them
11)Bathing
12)Picking up a foot
Level One is required before advancing to Level Two (ground work and exercising the horse). We realize that many volunteers have extensive horse experience; however, Level One is still required to assure that all volunteers are consistent in their handling. Rescue horses have known cruelty and inconsistency from their past humans. We achieve trust and relaxation in these horses when they know that every human speaks the same firm but loving language. Training all volunteers to use the same methods builds confidence in unsure horses.
