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Centaur Stride Offering Volunteer Training Classes Beginning Saturday

SHERMAN -- Volunteer training classes begin on Saturday at Centaur Stride, 8488 Jones Road. Centaur Stride is a not-for-profit Therapeutic Horseback Riding Facility providing services for more than 30 years.

From noon to 1:30 p.m., this program includes six 90-minute weekly lessons to teach participants how they can best help the organization with our horses and riders with disabilities. It includes working with the horses on the ground with grooming, horse handling, leading, sidewalking and on horseback to better learn to communicate with the horses.

There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee (first to pay registration gets preference) and there is limited space. This program is sponsored by the Lake Shore Savings Bank Community Reinvestment Fund and the Live Like Luca Fund through the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation.

After completing the classes, participants will be qualified to help us in many ways. They must be at least 13 years old and must be physically able to be independent on the ground, on the horse and able to safely help others.

Adults are encouraged to register, as we frequently need help with field trips and adult riders who come during the day when teen volunteers are in school. It takes the whole community to keep our center going. Please join us and begin a new adventure. No experience necessary, but must not be afraid of our horses. They are the best!

Call 716-326-4318 to register. If the demand is great, Centaur Stride will offer another class on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Let us know if this time is better for you.