Foire aux questions
I would like to volunteer. What do I need to do?
To become a volunteer, you must first become a member of A Horse Tale. This is done by completing the online application below.
Does it cost anything to become a member?
Membership fees are $35 annually. This can be done through e-transfer, cheque, cash, or by setting up an annual recurring credit card payment.
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To become a member, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Please watch for an email from the membership team.
I have no horse experience. Will there be any training?
A mandatory information session is provided to everyone, prior to working with the horses, whether you have any horse experience or not. Additionally, once you become a volunteer, you will receive training. Several optional clinics will also be made available throughout the year. Please keep in mind that being a volunteer feeder includes physical work like pushing and pulling heavy items as well as bending motions for mucking and hay preparation.
Do I need to commit to a specific day/time when volunteering?
Yes! All of our volunteer feeders are asked to commit to a specific day and feed time. We operate three feeds per day, 365 days per year! We cannot accommodate an on-call list so your commitment to your feed and your team is vital!
Breakfast: 8:30 - 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Dinner: 4:30 - 7:30 pm
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If I cannot commit, are there other ways I can help out?
Absolutely! We hold special events throughout the year, which require volunteers to help organize and run. We also have barn/grounds cleaning periodically that require helping hands. If you cannot commit to doing a feed, there are several important committees that are essential to the organization, all of which run on a volunteer basis.
Are children allowed to help out?
Children 16 years and older can become feeders. Children aged 8 to 16 can also help out, provided they are accompanied by a parent at all times who is a member and has attended the mandatory training. As some of our horses have specific health issues, we limit these accommodations to our lunch feeds only.
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