Volunteers
Running the Scottish Open for The Icelandic Horse would not be possible without the loyal support from our dedicated volunteers.
Why volunteer with us? There are countless reasons as to why you should volunteer with us apart from seeing the fire and ice horses, volunteering gives you the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills that can then be added to your CV, develop your Icelandic horse knowledge and, be part of a like minded community. Plus if you are volunteering all day for us we pay for your lunch.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Music
Job role: To ensure we have music playing for each class, or facilitate the use of a competitors choice of music for a specific class. It would be advantageous if you have IT skills. Music will be provided and training in the operation of the sound system.
Head Steward
Job role: Organises riders for the classes in the collecting ring, provides them with their arm bands, riders running order and reminds riders of what rein they are starting.
We have two gate keeper positions one for the morning and one for the afternoon. You get the best view of the track in the house.
Job role: Removes and replaces ‘gate’ of track, also ensures, riders move away from the track and exit the arena. Takes arm bands from riders as they exit the track and 'runs' (running is optional) the arm bands back to the lead steward.
The horse warm up area can be a hectic place, are you able to provide calm to 'in the zone' riders?
Job role: Ensure the warm up area is not over crowded, communicate with riders what class is next and provide 'groom' support (checking girths etc) as needed.
Prize giving
Job role: Organising rosettes, trophy's and prizes in an efficient way to ensure prize giving runs smoothly, pose with riders and their horses as you award their placing.
If you are competing or time limited but would still like to volunteer let us know, and we will find you a job that does not require you all day.