Volunteer Training: Part One

New volunteers should complete the steps below. Current volunteers are welcome to review this material as often as they need.

Step One: Volunteer Training Guide

Step Two: Health & Safety

Step Three: Quiz

Part One

Name two reasons why it is important to sign in and out each time you attemd VTEA to volunteer.

What is a Side Walker's primary responsibility?

Name six support holds.

If the Side Walker is required to change sides, what steps must be followed?

In case of emergency, what should the Side Walker do?

Is client information confidential?

What is the Leader's primary responsibility?

What is the correct way to hold a lead rope?

When should you never enter or exit the arena?

Name two reasons we walk/trot the horses around the arena prior to mounting the client?

Should the leader tighten the horse's girth?

Name two ways the horse should stand in the mounting block.

Name three important things to remember while exiting the mounting block after the client has mounted.

Who should be directing the horse during the lesson?

Which side should the Leader lead from? Why?

Name two differences between Leading in the arena and out on the trails.

What are the letters used in our arena and the anagram to remember them?

Name three arena figures commonly used at Valley.

Name one sign that indicates a happy horse.

Name one sign that indicates an angry horse.

In case of a fall or injury, who is in charge?

What should you do if there is an incident or emergency?

Part Two

Name two important safety rules to remember while working around the barn and horses.

Why is it important to speak to a horse when approaching it?

Where are the horse's blind spots?

What is a halter used for?

Which side of the horse should you put the halter on?

How do you safely tie a horse in crossties? In a stall?

Name three reasons for grooming a horse.

Name the four main tools in a grooming kit and the order of use. Why?

What should you do with the saddle pad after setting the saddle on the horse's back? Why?

How tight should the girth be done up in the barn?

Name two types of stirrups we use at Valley.

Name two types of adaptive equipment (in place of a saddle) we use in therapeutic riding?

Do you put the saddle or bridle on first when tacking up?

What part of the bridle do you start with when tacking?

How much space should be left between the throatlatch and the horse's cheek and throat?

Once the horse is tacked and ready to go to the arena, where do you attach the lead rope?

Part Three

If you discover a fire, what do you do?

Where are the two marshalling (safe meeting areas) at Valley?

a) if fire is in the office b) if fire is in the barn or arena

What must be taken from the arena to ensure all volunteers are accounted for?

What is the procedure if the fire occurs in the barn?

What is the procedure if the fire occurs away from the barn?

If a horse is tacked up, what do you need to remove prior to turning them out into the field in case of an emergency?

If there is a lesson in progress, what does the Leader do in case of an earthquake?

If there is a lesson in progress, where should the Side Walker stay in case of an earthquake?

Where should you take cover during an earthquake?

Please answer in consideration of the following: a) indoors b) outdoors c) in a vehicle

Name four things to be aware of after an earthquake.

Volunteer Training: Part One

Step One: Volunteer Training Guide

Step Two: Health & Safety

Step Three: Quiz

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