Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Do you like working with individuals with disabilities?  This position will be assisting our riders when necessary to accomplish the tasks involved in grooming, tacking, mounting, dismounting, and riding in the arena.  You must be able to assist riders during an emergency dismount, if needed.   You should be healthy and strong enough to lift at least 50 lbs and walk or trot beside a horse for a minimum of 30 minutes. This job requires you to be physically fit and free of back and shoulder challenges.  Your personal well-being is important to us, too. You will be asked to help with stall maintenance, as well.

Some riders need two sidewalkers per lesson

Do you have a talent for horses?  This position involves a good working knowledge of horse behaviors, training methods, a calm presence, and riding skills.  You are in charge of the horse during our lessons.  You are expected to be able to warm up the horses in our round pen prior to lessons. Previous horse experience, or completed training and no less than 30 hours of sidewalking experience is required. You will be asked to help with stall maintenance, as well.

Hours vary depending on Lesson schedules.  Horse Leader is present for every rider in all classes.

Do you like horses?  We have the job for you.  Loving Thunder is the only Premier Accredited Path International center in New Mexico.  We comply with the highest standards of therapeutic horseback riding and Equine Psychotherapy.  Hardly any one thinks of all the care that our horses need.  We need a few good people to help with those daily chores and keep our barns clean and healthy.  We try to have volunteers daily so the job is not too big for any one person.  We have 10 horses and it takes about 2 hours per day.  You should be healthy and able to lift 30-40 lbs.  You can set your own time of the day once you are trained.  You can take all the time you want to hug on the horses.  They love to be cuddled and petted.  If you love horses and don't mind a little physical activity, this is the job for you.  Visit our website at www.lovingthunder.com or call me at 505-206-9090.