Helping Hands Workshops 2026

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We are excited to introduce the NEW Helping Hands Workshop program for 2026! Each session will cover a different aspect of owning and being around horses led and taught by Marissa Martindale, our Program Coordinator. Marissa brings a lifetime of horse experience to the table and a passion to share her knowledge with others.

These workshops are a great opportunity to learn more about the horse in a hands-on environment! We will be focusing on the broader topics like Basic Horse First Aid, Nutrition, Horse Behavior & Body Language, as well as Basic Horsemanship Skills including Groundwork & Liberty Technics. Participants are encouraged to participate in all sessions, as some of the material overlaps and is applicable in many of the sessions. A package deal has been put together for those who can attend all four workshops. If you cannot attend all of them, sign up for the sessions that interest you or work for your schedule! The goal of this program is to provide a small and welcoming environment for the public to gain confidence and knowledge of horses.

Who: This awesome program is open to anyone (Adults & Youth 12+) with a genuine interest in horses and desire to learn all there is to know about them! Is this you? Well what are you waiting for, Sign up! We can't wait to see you! Spots are limited!

NEW SESSION: Because so many of you showed interest in these workshops, we are now offering a new opportunity in June! This upcoming session will have a special guest, Samantha Papalimu, to teach volunteers all about saddle fitting! The workshop will be June 11th 4:30 pm-6:30 pm.

*If you are a hopeful heart or interested in learning more about how we as horse people can ensure our horses are feeling the best they can in all aspects, then we would highly recommend attending this one.*

For more info or to register, click the button below labeled "HHW information". Please remember these are workshops geared for YOU to learn more about the horse.

When: Thursday, June 11 4:30 pm-6:30 pm. - Saddle Fitting with special guest Sam Papalinu.

Future New Topic Sessions will be scheduled for July - more to come on these SOON!

Sessions on Basic Horse First Aid, Nutrition, Horse Behavior/body language and Basic Horsemanship Skills (Ground Work & Liberty) will be back in Fall 2026.

Cost: $25.00 per workshop session

Payment for the program is due in full at time of registration and is nonrefundable. There is a limited amount of spots in this program. Are you currently trained as a Hopeful Heart Volunteer? We do have discounts available for YOU! If this is you, email [email protected] requesting your discount code or any questions you may have.

What to bring / wear:

● Participants must wear closed toed shoes or boots that are okay to get dirty!
● Dress appropriate for weather, while we will be inside for part of the season, we will be outside working with the horses as well. Dress warm and bring additional layers if needed.
● Warm Hat & Gloves, or sun hat.
● Notebook and a eager attitude to learn!

Register as soon as possible to ensure your spot!

"Horses are intuitive animals, and if you learn to listen to them, they'll teach you more than you'll ever teach them."

~ Rachel Wolf

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Helping Hands Workshops
Mountain Valley Horse Rescue
33933 Colorado River Road McCoy, CO

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For and in consideration of the Mountain Valley Horse Rescue (MVHR), a Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation granting the undersigned permission to enter upon MVHR’s facility and/or allowing the undersigned to participate in equestrian activities on its premises, the undersigned hereby assumes any and all risk of loss or injury to the undersigned’s person and/or property, whether anticipated or unanticipated, arising from such entry upon MVHR’s premises and/or the undersigned’s participation in any equestrian activities.

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