Does this position sound like you? You could become a riding coach after volunteering with us OR you may have the skills and would complete our training program.

What you'll be doing:

The following tasks apply to all volunteers at RDA:

• Assist with preparation of horses for riding, including catching, cleaning, brushing.
• Lead horses in a safe manner to ensure the safety of acutely disabled clients and our volunteers.
• Ability to train as a Coach, which takes 2 years.
• Walk beside the horses as instructed, ensuring the safety of the clients, and in the case of an emergency to help dismount and care for them.
• General duties as required, including clearing the paddocks of manure, cleaning tack, raking and maintaining paths.

Why this matters:

RDASW is committed to providing supportive horse riding experiences for riders with disabilities. As a coach you be supporting other volunteers too.

About you:

You will be physically fit and able to walk for at least 1 hour per riding session. We are open on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings during school terms.