Susie Bjorklund; founder of freedomfarm
member of NARHA
It has been said that “in riding a horse we borrow freedom.  In 2000, I decided to fulfill a dream to share that freedom with those whose lives, minds, and bodies are not as free.  And so, inspired by my life experiences and training, I opened my heart and the doors to freedomfarm-- a therapeutic riding center in Waverly, Minnesota.
Our Horses

Laura riding Doc with Jo & DavidDo you have 1 hour a week to spend with a child who's smile will melt your heart?  It's so easy.  Each student needs 3 volunteers:  2 sidewalkers and 1 leader.  A sidewalker walks on each side of the rider while they are on the horse.  A leader is the person handling the horse.  Our lessons run from April through October:  3 sessions - Spring, Summer & Fall.  You can volunteer for all sessions or just one.

 

Connor & Domino with Tom & JimEvery Freedomfarm Volunteer needs to attend one annual training and complete annual Volunteer Forms.  Training sessions last 1 1/2 hours and the forms can be downloaded below.  Freedomfarm volunteers usually sign up for 1 or 2 hours per week, but this varies per session.

 

 

2010 Volunteer Training:     

Monday, March 15 - 5:00 *LEADER

Wednesday, March 17 - 4:00 *LEADER

Thursday, March 18 - 5:00 *LEADER

Monday, March 22 - 6:00 PMBen with Larry & Sarah

Tuesday, March 23 - 6:00 PM

Thursday, March 25 - 1:00 PM

Thursday, March 25  - 6:00 PM for Rider Parents

Email or call for information:  freedomfarm@hotmail.com  or 952-955-2505

  2010 Volunteer Forms

 2010 Volunteer Forms (under age 18)

Thank you to all our volunteers!

Bill Eckblad awarded

2009 Freedomfarm

& NARHA Region 6

Volunteer of the Year!

Bill Eckblad is Freedomfarm AND NARHA Region 6 Volunteer of the Year 

Click on the link below to see all the Volunteer Awards

2009 Volunteer Dinner Pics

 

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