Seeking Volunteers to join our team for the Summer Term!
Program dates are: July 8 - August 16, opportunities available 9am-7pm weekdays
New Volunteers must attend 1 training in order to be scheduled.
Training opportunities are: Wednesday June 12, 6-9pm OR Saturday June 15, 9am-12noon
Please find Volunteer Paperwork here and call (603) 497-2343 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to sign-up!
UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center
Founded in 1992 by Edie Loeb-Tomasko with two riders and a borrowed horse, UpReach sits on 96 beautiful acres in Goffstown, NH. We have grown to serve 75-80 students in varied programming, with 14 equine partners, 4 full-time and 4 part-time staff, and over 120 active volunteers!! MISSION: UpReach is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the physical, emotional, and psychological development of challenged children and adults through progressive therapies, specifically those centered around the horse. VISION: Through providing high quality equine assisted learning programs, UpReach strives towards excellence in its field. With the help of our equine friends, we are dedicated to enhancing quality of life for those we serve, by providing challenge, promoting independence, and celebrating success. Save the Date!!EVENTS:
UpReach Benefit Trail Ride - Organized by volunteer Krystyna D., the funds raised at this event will benefit the UpReach program. Please click here to visit the event Facebook page for more info, sponsor & registration forms, etc! The ride will be held Saturday May 11, 2013 at the Hillsborough County 4-H Foundation Fairgrounds in New Boston, NH. Our thanks to Krystyna for her efforts on our behalf!
Greater Boston Charity Horse Show - to benefit UpReach! Held at the Topsfield Fairgrounds in Topsfield MA, May 24 - 26, 2013. Please visit www.greaterbostoncharityhorseshow.com and check out their Facebook page for details!
Demo Night - Friday May 31, 2013, 5:30-8pm, Mark you calendar now; you won't want to miss this amazing evening of celebration! UpReach students are looking forward to sharing their success' and accomplishments of the past year. Light refreshments will be available. All are welcome to attend.
UpReach is very excited to be hosting American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) Level 1 courses in 2013! Please click here to see the brochure and registration form. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions. Friday June 22, 2013 - American Hippotherapy Association, Level 1 Equine Skills Course June 23 - 25, 2013 - American Hippotherapy Association, Level 1 Treatment Principles Course
VOLUNTEER TRAININGS: Wednesday June 12, 2013 - Volunteer Training, 6pm-9pm, required for all new volunteers interested in working in the program with horses and students. Consists of a "classroom" style presentation and discussion, as well as hand-on learning in the barn. To sign-up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343! Saturday June 15, 2013 - Volunteer Training, 9am-12noon, required for all new volunteers interested in working in the program with horses and students. Consists of a "classroom" style presentation and discussion, as well as hand-on learning in the barn. To sign-up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343! Saturday June 15, 2013 - Horses 101, 1-4pm, Enhance your horse knowledge by joining us for this clinic! We will focus on the inner working of horse herds, how horses communicate, how we communicate with horses, horse instincts, What to do if a horse reacts to its natural instincts while in hand, and how to effectively put all these tools together to more effectively handle horses in Hippotherapy and therapeutic riding lessons! Prerequisite: Volunteer Training or current barn volunteer. To sign-up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343! Saturday August 10, 2013 - Volunteer Training, 9am-12noon, required for all new volunteers interested in working in the program with horses and students. Consists of a "classroom" style presentation and discussion, as well as hand-on learning in the barn. To sign-up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343! Saturday August 10, 2013 - Horses 101, 1-4pm, Enhance your horse knowledge by joining us for this clinic! We will focus on the inner working of horse herds, how horses communicate, how we communicate with horses, horse instincts, What to do if a horse reacts to its natural instincts while in hand, and how to effectively put all these tools together to more effectively handle horses in Hippotherapy and therapeutic riding lessons! Prerequisite: Volunteer Training or current barn volunteer. To sign-up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343! Tuesday August 13, 2013 - Volunteer Training, 6pm-9pm, required for all new volunteers interested in working in the program with horses and students. Consists of a "classroom" style presentation and discussion, as well as hand-on learning in the barn. To sign-up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343!
Now Accepting Applications for Therapeutic RidingUpReach has openings for Summer Term (July & August). The application is available here. Please contact Kristen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343.
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