History
ROARR was started based on the dream of a woman name __________
Irene Robinson
Which two minis were the only horses bought specifically for our programs?
Hugs & Kisses
ROARR got started by offering which program?
Senior Lunch Program
Miniature Horses and Ponies are the same thing
False. Miniature horses and ponies are both small equines, but they differ in their breeding, conformation, and height standards. Miniature horses are bred to resemble miniature versions of full-sized horses, while ponies are a distinct breed or type
Which of the following is NOT an official volunteer role at ROARR:
Kitchen Servers, Horse Handlers, Paddock Cleaning or Horse Feeding
Paddock Cleaning is not an official role, but is certainly something volunteers could help with!
In which year did ROARR become a recognized charity?
2017
Which horse belonged to John Robinson, and is one of our original herd members?
Chochie
How are we able to provide our programs at no cost?
Because of our amazing donors and volunteers
All of our big horses are Quarter horses
False. We have Quarter Horses, Canadian Warm Blood, Paint and Thoroughbred Mix
How old do you need to be to Volunteer at ROARR?
Our volunteers are as young as 8, but they must be accompanied by a parent until the age of 18.
Our season runs from the month of ____ to the month of _____
March to November
The average age of the horses in our "Big Herd" is about ____ years old
20
All of the youth programs offered by ROARR are based on ________________ concepts
Equine Assisted Learning
Our programs are available to the general public and anyone can come participate in them.
False. Our programs are specifically targeted towards seniors and youth at risk. We partner with organizations that specifically benefit from our programs.
National Volunteer Week became officially recognized after being signed into U.S Law in the year ___
1945 1974 or 1996
1974
The buildings in which we run our programs used to be part of a TV set for a series called ______
Wild Roses
Which of our horses previously "taught" POLO lessons at the Calgary Polo Club
Toby
10, 15 or 20
10 programs per week on average, but the summer can be even busier!
Big Horses and Mini Horses often work together in programs
True. We often pair big and small horses in programs, such as during Seniors with Heart!
What is the name of the largest volunteer network in the world, with over 8 million volunteers across 120 countries?
The Red Cross
What is the name of the Ranch that Rivercross is located on?
Val Vista Ranch
Which is the youngest horse on the ranch?
Benny, he is 6 years old
From March to November, approximately how many individual (not repeat) youth participate in our programs?
150-200 , 300-400 or 500+
500+. Last year, we have over 500 individual youth participate in our programs throughout the season.
The Ferrier comes once every six weeks to trim the horses's hooves.
True. Especially in the warm months, it's very important to keep up on regular trimming.
Approximately how many registered volunteers do we have at ROARR?
~50, 100-200 or 200+
100-200 volunteers