No experience is required! 

We will train you prior to your first event, and, if possible, you will work with an experienced volunteer. To better understand our volunteer needs at the Carolina Horse Park’s Horse Trials or Schooling Shows, please see the following summaries of key jobs and responsibilities.

Dressage Phase

Scribes: document the comments and scores of the dressage judge and make notations on each dressage test
Warm-Up Ring: check competitor's numbers and readiness as they enter the warm up area; ensure orderly flow
Arena Stewards: ensure the correct competitor goes into the correct ring at their assigned ride time. Communicate timing issues or changes to competitors as necessary.
Bit Check: check each horses bit and other equipment to ensure the tack they wear meets established rules and regulations
Score Runner: Collect tests and deliver them to scorers in an efficient and timely manner
How to Ring Steward video

Show Jumping Phase

Warm-Up: check competitor's numbers and readiness as they enter the warm up area; ensure orderly flow to the show jumping in gate
In-Gate: Organize competitor entry into the show jumping ring and relay competitor number to the judge as they enter jump arena
Scribe: document the scores of the show jumping judge and make notation on the show jumping score sheet
Timer: run digital timer for each show jumping round

Cross Country Phase