The Trail Ride Training is open to those current Carriage Hill Riding Center volunteers who will have completed 20 hours of service as a Barn Aide by the time the first Trail Ride shifts are offered. For more information on how to get started as a Barn Aide, please visit our Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteer Training page.
Trail Ride Training is required annually for volunteers who want to qualify for the Equestrian Trail Assitant and/or the Equestrian Trail Guide volunteer opportunities.
All Trail Ride Volunteers 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. Trail Assistant Volunteers will stay back and complete tasks at the barn while the riders go out on the trail. Trail Guides will join the trail ride on horseback while giving instructions, keeping a watch on spacing and behavior, and answering questions.
Once you have gained experience as an Equestrian Trail Assistant and can demonstrate the riding skills needed for the Trail Guide opportunity, you can work with a staff member to check-off on your Trail Assistant Practical Exam. A Volunteer Coordinator will then approve your qualifications and you can begin signing up for Trail Guide shifts.
*Trail Guides must be age 16 or older
Annual Trail Ride Training is required. Volunteers are asked to complete a virtual training, and then attend an onsite training at the Carriage Hill Riding Center.
Step 1: Do you Qualify?
- To be eligible to attend this training, volunteers must have completed 20 hours of service as a Barn Aide and received an email invitation
Step 2: At-Home Virtual Training
- Visit the virtual Carriage Hill Riding Center Programming Training Page and review the virtual Trail Ride Training.
Step 3: Attend the Trail Ride 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.
