VOLUNTEER ATTIRE Hot Weather Long pants are always recommended; dust, horse hair and bugs can be bothersome. Please make sure your pants are of appropriate length, and not long enough to drag on the ground or frayed at the ends. A horse may step on the ends, or you may end up tripping on them. If you wear shorts, please make sure they are of appropriate length, i.e. length. Summer shirts are acceptable. Shirts can be sleeveless, but no bare midriffs or low-cut shirts. Shirts must be long enough to cover the top of pants or shorts at all times. Sunglasses and sunscreen may be needed for outdoor riding. During warm weather we will go out for trail rides. Cold Weather Gloves are advisable for warmth and protection. You are not allowed to have your hands in your pockets while on duty. If you are leading a horse, dress in layers. Removing clothing is easier than adding. Please be sure your gloves will have a firm grip on the lead rope. Bring a jacket with you to the ranch. It can be cooler than you may think! Scarves should be tucked into your jacket. If you remove your jacket, sweater or sweatshirt, do not tie it around your waist. As it loosens it could drop to the ground, distracting you, tripping you, or spooking the horse. Shoes CLOSED TOED/CLOSED HEEL SHOES REQUIRED! Protect your feet! Supportive tennis shoes, hiking boots and paddock boots are ideal. Keep in mind that even during fall, the riders may go out for trail rides and the ground may be wet and muddy (be prepared to walk through puddles, not around them, which could take you away from your horse and/or rider). Miscellaneous Long hair should be tied back. Wear shoes and clothes that are comfortable. No jewelry! Jewelry can get lost in the arena or in a stall. Anything that dangles may be a distraction to the rider small children may grab or pull. – Wear no perfume, and only unscented lotions. Certain scents may cause a reaction in some of the riders and it may attract bees or other bugs. Women: please note that some of our male clients have inappropriate social behaviors directed towards women. Please do not help stimulate this behavior and dress conservatively. You must wear your name tag at all times where it can easily be seen. This helps the other volunteers, the instructors, staff, riders, and the families riders’
VOLUNTEER ATTIRE Hot Weather Long pants are always recommended; dust, horse hair and bugs can be bothersome. Please make sure your pants are of appropriate length, and not long enough to drag on the ground or frayed at the ends. A horse may step on the ends, or you may end up tripping on them. If you wear shorts, please make sure they are of appropriate length, i.e. length. Summer shirts are acceptable. Shirts can be sleeveless, but no bare midriffs or low-cut shirts. Shirts must be long enough to cover the top of pants or shorts at all times. Sunglasses and sunscreen may be needed for outdoor riding. During warm weather we will go out for trail rides. Cold Weather Gloves are advisable for warmth and protection. You are not allowed to have your hands in your pockets while on duty. If you are leading a horse, dress in layers. Removing clothing is easier than adding. Please be sure your gloves will have a firm grip on the lead rope. Bring a jacket with you to the ranch. It can be cooler than you may think! Scarves should be tucked into your jacket. If you remove your jacket, sweater or sweatshirt, do not tie it around your waist. As it loosens it could drop to the ground, distracting you, tripping you, or spooking the horse. Shoes CLOSED TOED/CLOSED HEEL SHOES REQUIRED! Protect your feet! Supportive tennis shoes, hiking boots and paddock boots are ideal. Keep in mind that even during fall, the riders may go out for trail rides and the ground may be wet and muddy (be prepared to walk through puddles, not around them, which could take you away from your horse and/or rider). Miscellaneous Long hair should be tied back. Wear shoes and clothes that are comfortable. No jewelry! Jewelry can get lost in the arena or in a stall. Anything that dangles may be a distraction to the rider – small children may grab or pull. Wear no perfume, and only unscented lotions. Certain scents may cause a reaction in some of the riders and it may attract bees or other bugs. Women: please note that some of our male clients have inappropriate social behaviors directed towards women. Please do not help stimulate this behavior and dress conservatively. You must wear your name tag at all times where it can easily be seen. This helps the other volunteers, the instructors, staff, riders, and the riders’ families
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