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2012 Special Events


Derby Day Party
--Saturday, May 5

Live! on the Farm Benefit Concert--September


2012 Volunteer Training Schedule


Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 410-923-1187 to discuss your volunteer interests and our volunteer opportunities prior to scheduling an orientation or training session.

Training is conducted at the MTR farm located at 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD. NOTE: Sessions are held rain or shine. Wear closed-toed shoes and barn appropriate clothing.

Thank you for your interest. We looking forward to hearing from you!

Due to safety and insurance reasons, volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

 

Training Sessions (for current volunteers only)

Tacking Workshop/Training            Horse Handling Training
Wednesday, 1/18, 6:30-8pm          Tuesday, 2/7, 6:30-8pm
Wednesday, 2/15, 6:30-8pm          Saturday, 3/10, 2-3:30pm
Wednesday, 3/14, 6:30-8pm          Saturday, 5/19, 2-3:30pm
Wednesday, 5/23, 6:30-8pm          Tuesday, 7/24, 6-7:30pm
Saturday, 7/28, 2-3:30pm              Wednesday, 9/5, 6-7:30pm
Tuesday, 9/4, 6-7:30pm                 Saturday, 11/17, 2-3:30pm
Wednesday, 11/14, 6-7:30pm

Horse Leader Training                     Horse Leader Prep Course
Wednesday, 1/25, 6:30-8pm           Wednesday, 2/8, 6:30-8pm
Saturday, 2/11, 2-3:30pm               Tuesday, 3/6, 6-7:30pm
Wednesday, 3/7, 6-7:30pm             Tuesday, 5/15, 6-7:30pm
Wednesday, 5/16, 6-7:30pm           Saturday, 6/9, 2-3:30pm
Wednesday, 7/25, 6-7:30pm           Wednesday, 7/18, 6:30-8pm
Saturday, 9/8, 2-3:30pm                  Wednesday, 8/29, 6:30-8pm
Tuesday, 11/13, 6-7:30pm               Wednesday, 11/7, 6:30-8pm


Orientation Sessions
Saturdays from 2:00-5:00pm. Dates are subject to change. Registration is required.

March 3
May 12
July 21
September 1
November 10  

Special Volunteer Events
(for current volunteers only)

Volunteer Refresher Course/
MTR Annual Meeting, Main Office

RESCHEDULED TO:
Saturday, February 4, 2:00-5:00pm

(sign up in Kelly's office or volunteer office)

National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Sunday, April 15 to Saturday, April 21

   MTR Volunteer Appreciation Party
Saturday, April 21
, 2:00-4:00pm

Volunteer Appreciation Workshops
Horse Behavior: Mon 4/16, 6:00-7:30pm
Disabilities: Tues 4/17, 6:30-8:00pm
Lunging Workshop: Wed 4/18, 6:30-8:00pm
Tacking: Thurs 4/19, 6:30-8:00pm

 Horse Behavior Workshop
Wednesday, June 13, 6:30-8:00pm
Saturday, August 11, 2:00-3:30pm

MTR Holiday Party
Saturday, December 15
, 2:00-4:00pm

 

 

 
2012 Rider Schedule

Session Name Session Dates Make-up Dates Break Dates

Winter

Jan 2Feb 25

Feb 27Mar 3

Mar 5Mar 10

Spring

Mar 12May 5

May 7May 12

May 14May 19

Summer

May 21Jul 14

Jul 16Jul 21

Jul 23Jul 28

Session II
(4 week session)

Jul 30Aug 25

Aug 27Sep 1

Sep 3Sep 8

Fall

 Sept 10Nov 3

Nov 5Nov 10

Nov 12Nov 17

Holiday
(4 week session)

Nov 19Dec 15

Dec 17Dec 22

Dec 24Jan 1

Holiday Closings: May 30, July 4, November 23–November 27, September 5
 
 
Schedule TBD
 
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