FLTAP is dependent upon and very grateful to our volunteers who generously give of their time. We cannot function without volunteers helping every single day. Our volunteers are united by their passion for horses.
Are you looking to make new friends? Give back to your community? Missing that barn smell? If you love horses, want to learn more about horses, or want to share your experience and knowledge, volunteering at FLTAP may be what you have been looking for.
We offer numerous opportunities for dedicated people who want to make a difference in their community and in the lives of others, both equine and human:
Volunteers at the Barn
Volunteers support the FLTAP mission by performing chores around the barn, helping to care for the horses, and maintaining the facility.
Help is needed and appreciated at all skill levels. You may start off filling water troughs and cleaning stalls, but you can advance to feeding, leading, grooming, and more! Our goal is to finish the chores in time to spend quality time with the horses, preparing them for their forever homes.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, physically able to do light lifting and walk on uneven sand/dirt surfaces, able to be outdoors (usually in the sun, heat, or cold) for several hours, and willing to get dirty. Some of it is hard work, but it is cheaper than the gym, and you will sleep better knowing you made a difference!
Volunteers at Special Events
Not physically able to help at the barn but still want to help the horses? Don’t have time to commit to a regular volunteer schedule? FLTAP participates in many local community events and fundraising activities. Whether we just have an information table, sell items and/or raffle tickets, or host a big event, we need your help.
Volunteers with Special Skills
Are you great with social media? Graphic design? Grant writing? Organization? Carpentry? Electrical or plumbing? Landscaping? We need help in all those areas as well. FLTAP needs individuals who can help behind the scenes for our fundraisers! We need people to make phone calls, talk with businesses, and who can help coordinate events.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome the opportunity to work with local businesses to plan an employee volunteer day. Whether it is facilities and ground maintenance, painting, clearing pastures, cleaning tack, or organizing, your group can make a big difference in the quality of life for our horses and people in our community! Please contact us for more information on how your organization can help: ladyalina14@yahoo.com
Volunteer Application Form
Special thanks to our volunteers for their hard work and endless support and dedication in the barn.
Peyton Rave
Robert Frisch
Dave Garlick
Ashley Burrows
Jeff & Taylor Fiorito
Peter Drumsta
Kevin Ortiz
Cathy Wetzel
Elena McKillop
Christina Nitche
If you would like to volunteer in any capacity, please call (585)500-5333 or through our Contact page.
FLTAP offers several internships yearly. Learn about large-scale equine management, with opportunities available for riding and re-schooling. There is no experience necessary to apply, just a love of horses and a willingness to learn about the after-care program and retraining of retired racehorses.
Requirements may include:
Barn chores in the morning and evenings including feeding horses, watering, turn-out/bring-in, and mucking stalls
Learning about medical care, including wrapping, applying medication to horses, etc. as necessary
Learning grooming techniques
Stacking hay and feed, learning about horse nutrition
Fundraising experiences
Opportunities for riding (based on rider experience)
This is an unpaid internship, with full or part time opportunities, scheduling is flexible. 2 weeks up to 12 weeks internships are available. There will be opportunities for riding and re-schooling dependent upon rider experience. College credits may be available through your college or university. Please email resume and cover sheet to ladyalina14@yahoo.com detailing why you are interested in the program.