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FREEDOM RIDERS
2010 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

These sessions are open to special needs individuals from the community.

Students are registered for a session. Individual classes are not offered, except for assessment purposes.

SUMMER SESSION:  Seven weeks - June 27 to August 8, 2010

            

FALL SESSION:  Seven weeks - August 22 to October 9, 2010

 

SESSION CLASSES ARE SCHEDULED WEEKLY:

Monday through Friday

Between the hours of 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

 

CLASS TIMES and FEES:

1 hour class - $385/session ($55/class)

Note: There is a maximum of 4 students per class.

or

45 min. class - $315/session ($45/class)

Note: This shorter class is for our youngest students,

with a maximum of 3 students per class.

 

      Freedom Riders scholarships are available, based on income.

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“SPECIAL PROGRAM” CLASSES

 

Schools, agencies, etc. may arrange with Freedom Riders for a “Special Program” designed to fit the needs of their group of clients.  Days, times, and fees are individually contracted for each group according to its requirements.

Please call (207) 273-2282  for more information.

RIDING LESSONS

Riding and horsemanship skills classes are available to the general public.
Please call for scheduling information.
Fees: $40 per hour - group lesson (maximum 4 riders)
$25 per half hour - semi private (maximum 2 riders)

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VOLUNTEER TRAINING WORKSHOPS

 

Volunteer Training Workshop - Saturday, June 5, 2010 

                                                       9 a.m. to 12 noon

 

Advanced Horse Handler Training - June 14 through 16, 2010 

 6 to 8 p.m.

 

Volunteer Assistant Groom Training – to be announced

 

Other trainings will be scheduled as needed.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Maine Special Olympics Horseshow, Skowhegan Fairgrounds

Expected date:  Saturday, September 26,2010

Freedom Riders sends an Equestrian Team to this event.

 

 

Freedom Riders Annual Horseshow

 Saturday, October 9, 2010

All students are invited to participate in this non-competitive show.

 

For more information, call:

Barbara Ezell, Operations Manager  273-2282

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All clients must meet Freedom Riders’ eligibility policy that follows NAHRA guidelines for medical precautions and contraindications as well as behavior and weight/height restrictions.

This policy helps ensure a positive experience and the safety of the student as well as that of our volunteers, staff, and horses.