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"On the back of my powerful, unconditional friend - I walk, I run, I learn to trust. I leave my fears behind and the world becomes a place where I instantly belong. Accepted in spite of what I am not, I'm given the chance to become more than I am. In control of my own destiny, I am free, if only for a moment. This, my friend, is...Liberation!" - Messerli, 2005

Liberation is the embodiment of therapeutic riding. This beautiful bronze Marquette, created by Chris Navarro, is being offered to help the efforts of REACH 4A Star Riding Academy. This limited edition bronze can be purchased for $1500.

Liberation

By Chris Navarro

Limited Edition of 250

Height 11" Length 20" Depth 7"

Contact Us

REACH 4A Star Riding Academy

4250 N 6 Mile Road
Casper, WY 82604
Phone: 307-472-7827
reach4astar@vcn.com

VOLUNTEERING

The rewards of helping with a therapeutic riding program are almost as great for the donors and volunteers as they are for the riders. Side-walkers and horse handlers get an aerobic workout walking many miles in the arena while groomers and tackers enjoy the benefits of strength training changing tack on the horses. We provide training for all of our volunteers so that they can learn new skills as well. Volunteering also fives the community a chance to be a part of a team and experience the camaraderie of the group. For those that have generously donated to or volunteered for the program, it only takes watching one ride to understand what a great thing you have helped.

FAQ's

Do I have to have horse experience to volunteer? No. We provide training and a buddy system until you have been signed off as ready to volunteer independently. Most volunteers start as side-walkers and work their way up to being a horse handler.

How old do I have to be to volunteer? We don't have a specific age limit for volunteering in general but you typically have to be at least 14 to help directly in a class. Younger kids can volunteer for various other things as long as they have an adult with them.

How much time will it take to volunteer? Your volunteer time with the Riding Academy is determined by you. A typical class will require a 1 1/2 hour time commitment for a 6 week period. Some volunteers come out for multiple classes (thus their time commitment is longer) and some only come out every other week. However, we do ask that you show up for whatever commitment you gave us. Classes can't happen without the volunteers.

How do I get started as a volunteer? We offer several trainings throughout the year. Check the Calendar of events under Trainings to see when they are this year. If you are anxious to get started right away, call REACH 4A Star Riding Academy at 472-7827 and someone will contact you.

Wish List

Equipment	Barn supplies
	Rakes (stall pickers)
Pickup	Shovels
Horse trailer or flatbed trailer	Wheel barrows
	Water tank/buckets
Tack	Hay feeder
Bridles (headstalls, reins, snaffle bits, curb bits)	Hoses
Halters and lead ropes	Grooming equipment
Saddle pads/blankets	Grooming buckets
Saddles (English and Western)	Tool racks/hangers
Horse blankets	Bedding (sawdust)
Bareback pads	Hoof flex
Surcingles	Fly spray
Safety stirrups	Hay
Tack racks/organizers	Purina Senior Feed
Saddle racks	Cat food
Cinches/girths
	*Misc.*
	2 – 16’ gates
Office/Arena supplies	10 – Horse sponsors
1^st Aid kit (hangable)	2 – Stall sponsors
Dry erase boards	Stretchy gloves
Paper	Volunteers
Envelopes	Artificial pine trees
Stamps
Laminator
Ground Poles
Cavelettis

Equipment

Barn supplies

Tack

Office/Arena supplies