Join the Parade of Horses and Heroes: Knowledge about volunteering at an equine assisted therapy program for special needs individuals

The purpose of this publication is threefold: 1) to share some of the therapeutic benefits horses provide individuals with disabilities, 2) to stress that certified instructors are primarily responsible for imparting physical, cognitive, and emotional skills, and 3) to explain the role volunteer sidewalkers play in keeping riders safely on the saddle and in encouraging riders to perform all assigned tasks to the best of their abilities. This is also a great reference book for anyone involved with equine-assisted activities and therapies Royalties are donated to nonprofits organizations.