Volunteer Information
Carolina Horse Park Volunteer Information Sheet
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at one of the Carolina Horse Park’s Horse Trials or schooling shows. No experience is required to volunteer! We will train you prior to your first event and, if possible, have you work with an experienced volunteer your first time.
To better understand our volunteer needs, below is a summary of key jobs and responsibilities.
Dressage Phase
o Scribes: document the comments and scores of the dressage judge and make notations on each dressage test
o Warm-Up Ring: check competitor’s numbers and readiness as they enter the warm up area; ensure orderly flow
o 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.
o Bit Check: check each horses bit and other equipment to ensure the tack they wear meets established rules and regulations
o Score Runner: Collect tests and deliver them to scorers in an efficient and timely manner
Show Jumping Phase
o Warm-Up: check competitor’s numbers and readiness as they enter the warm up area; ensure orderly flow to the show jumping in gate
o In-Gate: Organize competitor entry into the show jumping ring and relay competitor number to the judge as they enter jump arena
o Scribe: document the scores of the show jumping judge and make notation on the show jumping score sheet
o Timer: run digital timer for each show jumping round
Cross Country Phase
o Warm-Up: check competitor’s numbers as they enter warm up area, give estimated time of ride; ensure orderly flow
o Finish Line Timer: controls end time as riders cross the finish line
o Jump Judges: Assess jump penalties at a given cross country obstacle and relay competitor number and other key information as needed to xc controller
o Score Runner: Collect tests and deliver to scorers in an efficient and timely manner
Cross Country Jump Decorations
o Decorators: prior to event and after, set up of decorations for xc fences and take down
Further detail on job descriptions may be obtained by contacting Pat Gibson at PGibson@embarqmail.com
