Volunteer
Volunteer with us!
Every lesson, breakthrough, and moment of connection begins with people who care. Join our volunteer team and help create a healing space where horses and humans can thrive together. Whether it’s helping to care for our herd and property or participating in client sessions, every contribution makes a difference here!
For questions about volunteering, please email Sammy Petitte (volunteer@holdyourhorses.org)
There's lots to do around here. Find the right opportunity for you!
AM Chores
Forget coffee. Start your day off with some horses – and cats!
- Feed breakfast to the herd
- Turn horses out to pasture in blankets or fly gear (seasonal)
- Muck indoor stalls
- Fill water buckets, fill hay nets, and clean barn aisle
7:45 – 9:30 AM
PM Chores
Need to unwind at the end of the day? Join us for poop scooping!
- Bring horses inside and remove blankets or fly gear (seasonal)
- Feed dinner to the herd
- Muck outdoor paddocks
- Vacuum hallways, empty garbage, and clean barn aisle
3:30-5:00 PM
Talented or Skilled?
Poop scooping may not be for everyone (it can be fun, though).
Do you have any talents or skills that could be useful to HYH outside of barn chores? We have lots of volunteers who help with carpentry, groundskeeping, construction, marketing, fundraising, etc. There’s lots to do as a nonprofit that owns its 69-acre property!
Therapy Aide
Help bring a smile to someone’s day!
Therapy Aids support clinicians during mounted and groundwork occupational therapy sessions at HYH. They help maintain client safety, assist with session setup and transitions, and provide consistent, attentive support throughout therapeutic activities. This role requires a calm presence, strong awareness, and the ability to follow clinician direction to ensure safe, meaningful experiences for clients.
Horse Leader
Help bring the “magic” to OT sessions!
The Horse Leader is a session equine handler who supports Hold Your Horses programming, including Occupational Therapy with Horses (hippotherapy/OT) and other equine session support within established or developing programming. The role ensures safe, expected movement, smooth session flow, and two-way communication with the session team. Above all, the Horse Leader prioritizes the horse — supporting their confidence, comfort, and regulation as the foundation of every session.
Barn Aide
Spend quality time with our horses!
Barn Aids are responsible for preparing horses for sessions and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized barn environment. This includes catching, grooming, tacking, stall care, and ensuring each horse is comfortable, checked, and ready on time for sessions.
Ready to Volunteer?
For questions about volunteering, please email Sammy Petitte (volunteer@holdyourhorses.org)