Talisman Therapeutic Riding Volunteer Skills Enhancement Series

Leading 101: Techniques for Therapeutic Riding

Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00pm – 7:30pm
*Meet in the Welcome Center

Join us for the November session of the Talisman Volunteer Skills Enhancement Series. We will review practical skills in horse leading and handling to develop greater confidence while serving as a Horse Leader. These skills help strengthen bonds with horses through positive interactions that ensure they are healthy, happy, and comfortable. And skilled volunteers help our participants achieve success and independence.

Key Topics Include:

Why Proper Leading Matters:

• Allowing for success and independence
• Active listening for instructor’s directions

Essential Leading Techniques:

• Holding the lead line correctly
• Halting square
• Patience
• Responsibilities

Safety Practices:

• Approaching
• Handling
• Positioning around hourses
• Emergencies

Problem Solving:

• Handling sensitive areas
• Nervous horses
• Horse mannerisms and warnings

Building the Team:

• Meet fellow volunteers and learn more about the wonderful Talisman herd!