Volunteer Quiz
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- 1.
Who is the volunteer who assists the rider before, during, and after the lesson and is responsible for the safety of the rider at all times?
- A.
Horse Handler
- B.
Side Walker
- C.
Volunteer Coach
- D.
Feeder
Correct Answer
B. Side WalkerExplanation
The side walker's responsibility is to the rider, while the horse handler is responsible for the horse before, during, and after a lesson.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A volunteer must be 14 or over
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
Up to how many volunteers may be needed per rider?
- A.
2
- B.
1
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
A rider may need up to 3 volunteers, one to lead the horse and up to 2 to walk on either side of the horse.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the youngest age of our riders?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 4 -
- 5.
Which of these is NOT a benefit of therapeutic riding?
- A.
Balance
- B.
Strength
- C.
Social Skills
- D.
None of the above, these are all benefits
Correct Answer
D. None of the above, these are all benefitsExplanation
There are many other benefits as well, such as improved cognition, respiration, and speech!Rate this question:
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- 6.
When should side-walkers arrive before a lesson?
- A.
5 minutes before
- B.
20 minutes before
- C.
10 minutes before
- D.
15 minutes before
Correct Answer
B. 20 minutes beforeExplanation
We ask side-walkers to arrive 20 minutes before a lesson to ensure that they are present and aware of their responsibilities prior to the rider arriving. We try and have all riders on their horses as soon as possible so each rider gets plenty of time on their horse!Rate this question:
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- 7.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled session you should call the office and let the volunteer coordinator or instructors know
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Please let the volunteer coordinator know as far in advance as possible if you are going to miss a session. We need to ensure we have enough volunteers for class and may need to call in back ups if too many volunteers are going to be absent.Rate this question:
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- 8.
You do not need any extra training to be a horse handler
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Volunteers wishing to horse handle must have horse experience or have served as a side-walker for at least one session. Regardless of horse experience, all horse handlers must go through a Horse Handler Training before serving as a horse handler in class.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of our programs requires the direction of a PATH registered physical or occupational therapist?
- A.
Horseabilities
- B.
Hippotherapy
- C.
Therapeutic Riding
- D.
Happy Horses
Correct Answer
B. Hippotherapy -
- 10.
We will cancel class in the event of...
- A.
Tornado Watch
- B.
Severe Thunderstorm
- C.
Water over the road
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
In the event of a cancellation due to weather, you will be contacted. If in doubt about the weather situation, please call the office at (205) 987-9462Rate this question:
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- 11.
Cell phones may be used in class
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Cell phones can be distracting to volunteers and riders and must be off and put away during class.Rate this question:
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- 12.
When working with a participant, what is something you should NOT do
- A.
Show an interest in them
- B.
Be patient
- C.
Have fun with them
- D.
Give personal details about them to your friends outside of Special E
Correct Answer
D. Give personal details about them to your friends outside of Special EExplanation
We have a confidentiality policy that you sign when you become a volunteer that states we will not give personal details about riders to anyone outside of the program.Rate this question:
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- 13.
You must have horse experience to volunteer with Special Equestrians
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
We will teach you everything you need to know about horses to be a side-walker!! To be a horse handler or feeder, some horse experience is necessary.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Where is our first aid kit located?
- A.
Inside the office
- B.
In the feed room
- C.
We don't have a first aid kit
- D.
Inside the barn, to the left of the office door
Correct Answer
D. Inside the barn, to the left of the office door -
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