WELCOME to the Magic of Morning Glory Ranch

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1 WELCOME to the Magic of Morning Glory Ranch The Morning Glory Ranch Family thanks you for your interest in our programs of Outdoor Education & Equine Therapy for children and adults. The staff and riders could not engage in this beneficial therapy without you. Your enthusiasm, encouragement and hard work are the driving force behind the Magic at Morning Glory Ranch. Volunteering or participating at Morning Glory Ranch is designed to teach hands on skills you need when providing support to our riders, as well as how to tack(saddle) and groom our horses. Morning Glory Ranch offers a wide range of therapy for all individuals in which you could assist. Even volunteers with no previous experience will be knowledgeable by the conclusion of our hands on training. Training covers volunteer procedures, an overview of therapeutic riding, horse maintenance, barn maintenance, and a diverse knowledge of disabilities. These unique hands on trainings will provide experiential experience in assisting with mounting, side walking, leading, grooming, tacking, small animal care and our special therapy horses. Barn attire, comfortable closed toed shoes, is the order of the day. Be Safe and Have Fun. Morning Glory Ranch is designed to provide an emotionally and physically safe place where everyone can build a passion, a dream, and to find purpose. Please complete the following Liability Release and Volunteer Information Forms and bring them with you on your first visit to the ranch. We look forward to you being a part of the Morning Glory Ranch experience. Sincerely, Holly M. Hogan, Volunteer Coordinator Morning Glory Ranch Outdoor Education & Equine Therapy Facility A 501 (c) (3) Non Profit Organization Charter Lane Waller, TX holly@morninggloryranch.org Fax Morning Glory Ranch is dedicated to providing an Innovative Experiential Outdoor Education & Equine Therapy Wellness opportunity to all individuals, including individuals with special needs, to reach independence.

2 NAME NICKNAME PHONE ALT PHONE ADDRESS DOB SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US? DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS? YES NO WHAT DAYS ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEER? AM PM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF A FUNDRAISER COMMITTEE? YES NO

3 I WOULD CLASSIFY MY HORSE SKILLS AS: Beginner- I have not been around horses or I used to ride horses when I was little but it has been a long time. Intermediate- I am not afraid of horses. I know how to brush them and halter a horse. Advanced- I have a horse or two; I go riding all the time; I know how to tie a horse to a post, & clean hooves; I know what signs to look for when leading a horse. Have you volunteered at a therapeutic facility before? Yes No Have you had any experience with students who have ADHD, Asperser syndrome, Autism, Cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome? Yes No If marked yes above, please explain: ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO ANYTHING YES NO IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN: EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME: PHONE #: RELATION:

4 WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANDY? WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SONIC DRINK? HOBBIES/INTERESTS: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE/DO WHEN YOU GROW UP, OR WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY DOING? WHAT INTERESTS YOU ABOUT MGR? WHAT DO YOU EXPECT TO LEARN/GAIN FROM MGR? DO YOU SPEAK/WRITE A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH?

5 Volunteer or Participant Liability Release Today s Date Name Address Home Phone Cell Phone Address School or Organization Date of Birth I would like to participate in the Morning Glory Ranch s Equine Therapy Volunteer Programs. I acknowledge the risks and potential risks of horseback riding and ranch assistance. However, I feel the possible benefits to myself/son/my daughter/my ward are grater than the risk assumed. I hereby, intending to be legally bound, for myself, my heirs, my assigns, executors and administrators, waive and release forever all claims for the damages against Morning Glory Ranch, its Board of Directors, Instructors, Therapists, Aides, Volunteers and/or Employees for any and all injuries and /or losses I/my son/my daughter/my ward may sustain while participating in the Morning Glory Ranch Equine Therapy programs. Helmet Requirement I understand that all participants under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet while mounted in any Morning Glory Ranch program or activity. Although, I am 18 yrs or older and may choose to waive my right to the requirement of wearing a helmet while mounted during a Morning Glory Ranch activity or program. Please Initial if Waiving Requirement Texas Equine Warning Under Texas Law (Chapter 87, Civil Practice and remedies Code), an equine professional is not liable for any injury to or death of a participant in the equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Photo Release I hereby consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by Morning Glory Ranch of any and all photographs and any other audiovisual materials taken of me/my son/my daughter/my ward for promotional printed material, education activities or for any other use for the benefit of the program. Emergency Contact Relationship Phone Please list any special instructions/medications/allergies, etc. Signature of Volunteer Printed Name Printed Name Signature of Parent/Guardian if under 18 yrs old.

6 Date: Name: Phone #: Events Interests Facility Improvements Side Walking Horse Handling Instructors in Training General Store