Volunteer
Join the team and give back to the sport
Liz P
Horses Events organises a number of Horses Trials each year in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire. We are always looking for event volunteers.
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the sport whilst enjoying a day out in the fresh air, its a great way to spend a day catching up with a friend or even meet new ones.
No previous experience is necessary for some of the roles and full training is given.
If you have any questions before signing up please do contact us at volunteer@horse-events.co.uk
The Minimum age is 14 to be left onsite, younger children can attend but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The are many Roles to be involved with
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Dressage Writing – Using the Ipad to insert Scores and comments in whilst sat with the Judge – generally involve a 1/2 day
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Dressage stewarding – Helping to guide riders in to their correct dressage arena, Outside based and generally 1/2 day
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SJ Stewarding – Organising the ring and instructing riders when it is their turn to enter the ring.
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Pole picking – Organise a group of pole pickers and receive a £100 donation to your chosen charity.
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XC start – This involves being part of team that help start and time the riders on the XC Course – full instruction is given, a really fun job if you have a team of 3 or 4 wanting to be together
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XC Stewarding – Organising the ring and instructing riders when it is their turn to go XC
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Fence Judging – watch what is involved here
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Secretary – Point of contact for riders
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Scoring – helping score team – full instruction given
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Parking or road crossing
I have been made to feel so welcome by everyone and have found myself a new eventing family.
Emma P
WHAT DO WE DO FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS
For helping ALL Volunteers receive:
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Full Hospitality throughout the day, Breakfast roll, Lunch & Plenty of cake.
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A choice of vouchers for helping from XC Schooling to Rug washing and Cafe vouchers.
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Clothing Points to receive Branded Horse Events Clothing which cannot be bought.
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Charity donations to each team of pole pickers provided each day. – provide us with a small team of pole pickers for a days eventing and receive £100 for your cause.
If you would like to volunteer at one of our up and coming competitions please fill in the form below
I have learnt so many new skills and gained valuable experience and knowledge along the way.
I love volunteering as it helps keep unaffiliated one day eventing keep going, I love seeing the huge difference we can make to the competitors and sharing their achievements with them.
Mandy R
