Carriage Hill Riding Center: Equestrian Arena Assistant Training
The Equestrian Arena Assistant Training is open to qualified Barn Aide volunteers. For more information on how to get started as a Barn Aide, please visit our Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteer Training page.
Equestrian Arena Assistant volunteers assist staff in conducting Riding Center lessons and camps. These volunteers are the extra set of eyes, ears, and hands that ensure each participant has a safe and engaging experience. The Equestrian Arena Assistant Training and check off is required annually for volunteers who want to qualify for this volunteer opportunity.
Impact
Volunteers just like YOU help ensure a safe learning experience by providing individual attention to each student, so that the instructor can focus on the goals of the lesson. You'll be helping each student connect to nature through our high-quality, equestrian programming!
Step 1: Do you Qualify?
This volunteer opportunity is open to Long-Term volunteers, Adult and Youth ages 14 and up who have completed Barn Aide training and qualified as Barn Aides and are able to commit to at least 8 volunteer shifts each year at the Carriage Hill Riding Center.
Not sure if you qualify? Contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org or give us a call at #937-275-7275.
Step 2: At-Home Virtual Training
Visit the virtual Carriage Hill Riding Center Programming Training Page and complete the Equestrian Arena Assistant training.
Step 3: Attend the in-person Equestrian Arena Assistant Training onsite at the Carriage Hill Riding Center.
RSVP YES above to reserve your spot. RSVPs are required to attend this training. Please come prepared to ride outdoors and be sure to wear closed-toe boots.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to shadow qualified volunteers and staff members to learn the skills of this volunteer opportunity after completing the in-person training.
