Availability

About Sports Driving Unlimited

We aim to provide people, of all ages, who are disadvantaged or with a disability or health problems opportunities to participate in pony driving to promote fulfilment and benefit to their mental and physical health as a basis for educational and learning purposes. This includes involvment with the care and preparation of the ponies as well as active participation in pony driving.

Skills & Experience

Essentail to have an interest in working with people of all ages who have a disability or are disadvantaged. Essential not to be fearful of ponies and have an interest in equestrian activity, though no previous experience of working with ponies needed.

Travel Details

The activity takes place either at Chariots of Fire at Boreland, Lockerbie or at another equestrian centre in D&G or Cumbria. The volunteer would need to be able to make their own way to Boreland. If the activity takes place elsewhere there will be transport from Borelands to the venue.

Requirements

Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References, Trial Period

Training and Induction Details

Each volunteer will be introduced to the facilities, other people and ponies; they will be given an explaination of the activity and their duties and responsibilities including a copy of the good practice guidance.