Helping

Without volunteers it would be almost impossible for The Luci Center to exist. The many helping hands and hearts walk beside our riders, support them as they face incredible challenges, groom the horses, saddle up, muck the stalls, help at fundraisers and offer energy and love beyond what would ever be expected. The Luci Center is proud of the many volunteers that have given thousands of hours in support of the program, please take a moment and return a completed volunteer information form, all potential volunteers must attend volunteer training (check the schedule on our home page for details), there are two types of training, general and leader.

General training consists of safety issues grooming, tacking up a horse, familiarization with the barn and being around horses. No matter how much horse knowledge an individual has there are different types of equipment and safety considerations. Volunteers are also trained in mounting and dismounting procedures and sidewalking with a rider.

Leader training is held for those individuals that are interested in learning how to lead a horse safely and effectively. Leaders have the responsibility similar to having the keys to a car and driving down the road. There are fine points that do not require strength or brawn when leading a horse remember that the leader is responsible for the quality of movement from the horse as well as safety.

Please consider being a part of a team that takes a positive approach to changing lives through connecting those with special challenges and horses.