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Special Events

Derby Day Party at MTR, Saturday, May 4

Holiday Closings

May 27, July 4, Sep 2, Oct 14, Nov 11, Nov 27–Dec 1, Dec 24–25

Educational Offerings

PATH International Mentor Training May 19–20, 2013

PATH International Registered Workshop and Certification August 1–4, 2013

Volunteer Training Schedule

Please visit the Volunteer Section for information regarding volunteer opportunities and instructions for how to register for an orientation and become a volunteer.

Training is conducted at the MTR farm located at 1141 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD.
Sessions are held rain or shine. Wear closed-toed shoes and barn-appropriate clothing.

Thank you for your interest. We looking forward to hearing from you!

Due to safety and insurance reasons, volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

New Volunteer Orientation Sessions

Meet in the Main Office (first building on left)
(Be sure to turn in your volunteer application form before registering.)
Dates are subject to change. Registration is required.

The following Saturdays from 2:00-5:00pm:

June 1
June 8
August 10
August 17
October 19
December 14

 

Special Events

 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Sunday, April 21Saturday, April 27

 Volunteer Appreciation Party
Saturday, April 27, 3:00–5:00pm

 

 

 

2013 Training Dates
(for current volunteers only)

Meet in the Volunteer Lounge (bottom of the hill)

  Tacking Workshop/Training
Wednesday, 4/17, 6:00–8:00pm
Wednesday, 5/22, 6:00–8:00pm
Thursday, 6/13, 5:00–7:00pm
Monday, 8/26, 5:00–7:00pm

 Horse Handling Training
Monday, 6/17, 5:006:30pm
Thursday, 8/22, 6:007:30pm
Tuesday, 10/22, 6:007:30pm

 Horse Leader Training
Tuesday, 6/11, 5:00–6:30pm
Tuesday, 8/20, 6:00–7:30pm
Wednesday, 10/23, 6:00–7:30pm

 Horse Leader Prep Course
Wednesday, 4/10, 6:007:30pm
Wednesday, 5/15, 6:007:30pm
Wednesday, 6/19, 6:007:30pm
Wednesday, 7/10, 6:007:30pm
Saturday, 9/14, 2:003:30pm
Wednesday, 9/25, 6:007:30pm


Rider Schedule

Session Name Session Dates Make-up Dates Break Dates

Winter
(9 week session,
2 break weeks)

Jan 7Mar 10

Mar 11Mar 17

Mar 18Mar 31

Spring
(9 week session,
1 break week)

Apr 1Jun 2

Jun 3Jun 9

Jun 10Jun 16

Summer
(9 week session,
1 break week)

Jun 17Aug 18

Aug 19Aug 25

Aug 26Sept 1

Fall
(9 week session,
1 break week)

Sep 2–Nov 3

Nov 4–Nov 10

Nov 11Nov 17

Holiday
(4 week session,
2 break weeks)

Nov 18Dec 15

Dec 16Dec 22

Dec 23Dec 31

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