Love horses, but don't have the space for your own? We're looking
for a few volunteers who want to spend supervised time learning to
handle horses and foals. Other options available including
riding lessons,
riding leases and
boarding.
To schedule your introductory meeting, please contact Rachel West
at 540-937-0829.
Please join our
Westwood Farms Rider's Club to
keep up to date on the goings on at the farm and communicate with
other riders and volunteers.
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 What
are the requirements.
Waivers: All visitors must sign our
liability waiver.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Shoes: Volunteers must wear protective
shoes (paddock boots, riding boots, cowboy boots, and other similar
shoes are fine...just make sure those toes are COVERED and no soft
slipper type shoes.)
Helmet: All riders
must wear an ASTM approved riding helmet if mounted on a horse. Helmets are available for
purchase at the Culpeper Tractor Supply, Culpeper Co-op, MAD tack or
Saddlery Liquidators in Madison.
What age ranges
are accepted?
In general, this is an open opportunity
for children around 10 and up who are willing to listen and demonstrate self
control and situational awareness. Parents are required to remain with the
children under 16 years of age.
How do I get
started?
The first step is a visit to the farm
(Visits by appointment only.) There, you can see our
facility, meet us, and view the horses. We will go over the rules and
expectations and answer any questions that you may have. We reserve the right to
accept or deny volunteers at our discretion.
Who
do I contact for more information and scheduling?
For more
information call Jarred Langston at 229-977-4939.
Volunteers
can communicate to schedule group activities though the
Westwood Farms Riders' Club
group.
*Visits are by appointment only.
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