Welcome to Edelweiss Equine Assisted Therapy Center Inc

Volunteer Opportunity: Assisting riders with special needs by walking alongside during a therapeutic riding class. The volunteer helps the rider learn better horsemanship skills and become more independent on the horse. Volunteer Time: One hour on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday Hourlong classes begin at 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Volunteer Requirements: Willingness to work with a person who has special needs. Comfortable with horses or willing how to learn how to work around horses safely. Ability to walk for one hour. Ability to jog on one side of the arena with the horse at a trot.   Click here to view this organization's contact information.
Volunteer Opportunity: Assist with special events, such as horse shows on the weekend and at camps and/or field trips that take place during the day at Edelweiss. Volunteer Time: Varies Volunteer Requirements: Willingness to work with a person who has special needs. Comfortable with horses or willing how to learn how to work around horses safely.   Click here to view this organization's contact information.
Mission Statement: A not-for-profit organization providing horseback riding experiences for children and adults who are mentally, physically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally challenged in a safe, fun, and positive environment. Contact: Elisa Bowen Bell Address: 5214 South State Road 9, Greenfield, IN 46140 Phone: (317) 861-8617 Email: edelweisscenter@hotmail.com Website: www.edelweisscenter.org
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