I became a volunteer at this program in September of 2016. As a recently retired public school teacher, I was looking for an organization that would allow me to work with children from the ages of pre-teen through teenagers in a safe and compassionate manner.
During the interview/screening process for my position, I made it clear that while I had only a limited experience in riding horses, I had nearly 25 years worth of knowledge working with children. I love this program located at The Flying Horse Ranch as it allows me to continue teaching and listening to young adults as they learn to navigate their lives’ ups and downs while bonding with and caring for horses. What may be the best part of this program is that anyone with a good heart can volunteer here, regardless of their level of experience with either children or horses!
I want to thank the founder of The Flying Horse Foundation, as well as its Board, for opening up their hearts while giving generously of both their time and money in order for these troubled youth to have a secure place where they can meet and interact not only with horses, but with kind and caring adults as well. Each week I truly take home with me more positive feelings and memories than I ever could have imagined.
It is my hope that other individuals can see themselves serving in a volunteer role at the Flying Horse Foundation Ranch, and reap and sow the same benefits that I have.
-Dan C.