This New Equestrian Trail Guide Volunteer Training is only open to qualified Barn Aide volunteers ages 16 and up. For more information on how to get started as a Barn Aide, please visit our Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteer Training page.
Help community members enjoy our parks on horseback by supporting our Trail Rides at the Carriage Hill Riding Center as a volunteer Equestrian Trail Guide!
Equestrian Trail Guides assist with grooming and saddling the horses, help customers while they get on and off their horses, and untack and clean up once the trail riders return.
In addition to these tasks, Trail Guides will join the trail ride on horseback while giving instructions, keeping a watch on spacing and behavior, and answering questions.
Trail rides are often a visitors first exposure to horses, and their experience with us creates a lasting memory and a deep connection to nature.
For training, volunteers are asked to complete a virtual training and then attend an onsite training at the Carriage Hill Riding Center. Once the virtual and onsite training are complete, the volunteer will be invited to sign up for Shadow Experience shifts where they will work alongside qualified volunteers and staff to master the skills of the Equestrian Trail Guide until they are able to check off on these skills.
This training is for brand new Equestrian Trail Guide volunteers who have qualified as Barn Aides, ages 16 and up.
Note: Returning Equestrian Trail Guide volunteers will be invited to a separate training designed to deepen and grow their skills and expedite check off.
DO YOU QUALIFY? This opportunity is reserved for long-term volunteers ages 16 and up who have completed their onboarding qualifications including their background check (for volunteers 18 and older) and qualified as a Barn Aide. Learn more about our volunteer orientation and onboarding here.
GET STARTED!
Equestrian Trail Guide
Step 1: Learn more about serving as an Equestrian Trail Guide volunteer here.
Step 2: Review the Equestrian Trail Guide Virtual Volunteer Training document here.
Step 3: Attend the in-person Equestrian Trail Guide Volunteer Training.
- RSVP YES 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.
