Event Escort Instructions
The following are helpful instructions for event escorts.
- Don't bring treats for the horses that are working. It
distracts them from their work and they may get "nippy".
Sometimes staff will bring out carrots, apples, etc. and
if they do thank them and let everyone feed treats but watch
for any "nippiness" that may occur.
- Check the horses to see if any need brushed and combed.
Also, make sure their hair is free of dirt and debris.
- When you are inside:
- Keep an eye on their tails. If they need to go to
the bathroom, they will begin raising their tail slightly
to let us know that it's time to get outside. Place
your hand on top of their tail and tell them you understand
and are hurrying as fast as possible. Also they may
begin to seem restless and try to go to an outside door.
Listen to them, they're nearly always right!
- When you take a horse outside to potty, tie them to
a tree or post and walk a short distance away from them.
As long as they are being held, they believe they are
still working.
- Watch for any excessive 'mouthing'. Most of them are
still teething and may want to chew, sometimes on fingers,
sometimes on furniture, artificial plants, etc.
- At times a horse will pick certain people or walk
to someone's room without being directed. Go with it.
They sense what's needed far better than we.
- If you're going into individual rooms always check
the door to see if there are any special instructions.
- Ask residents if they would care to brush or comb
the horse, if you have supplies with you. Assist if
needed.
- Chat with residents, answer questions, enjoy their
company.
- Most importantly:
RELAX, HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THIS WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!!
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