Queen of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. (QOH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit program that offers equine-assisted therapy to support the development of disabled children and adults living in Southern California's Inland Empire and surrounding areas.

This course is meant to give information about QoH, as well as provide a portal to complete the volunteer orientation and training.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Our Organization

    • About Us

    • Our 4-Legged Staff

    • Volunteer Eligibility

    • Quiz 1
  • 2

    How Do Horses Help?

    • What is Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies?

    • History of Therapeutic Riding

    • PATH International

    • How Does Therapeutic Riding Work?

    • Why does Equine Therapy Work?

    • Hippotherapy vs Therapeutic Riding

    • Outdoor Fun vs. Indoor Clinics
  • 3

    Programs at Queen of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.

    • Queen of Hearts Equine Services for Heroes

    • Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning

    • The EAGALA Method

    • Leadership and Mentoring Programs
  • 4

    A Day at Queen of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.

    • Volunteer Registration

    • Once You Arrive . . .

    • Proper Attire

    • Volunteer Rules

    • Facility Rules

    • Horse and Grounds Rules

    • Quiz Rules for QOH
  • 5

    Sidewalker Training

    • The Horse's Mind

    • Sidewalker Introduction

    • Sidewalker Pre-lesson

    • Sidewalker Training Video

    • Helmet Fit

    • Lesson Preparation

    • Mounting

    • Riding Skills

    • Ultimate Rider Safety

    • The Rider's Mind

    • Rider Position

    • When Two Sidewalkers are in a Lesson

    • Physical Support During the Lesson

    • Dismounting

    • Emergency Dismounting Procedure

    • Emergency Dismount Video

    • Sidewalker Quiz
  • 6

    Horse Leader Training

    • Your Responsibilities

    • Close Lead

    • Loose Lead

    • Detach!

    • While Stopped

    • During Games

    • Emergency Dismount Procedure

    • Horse Leader Quiz