Winter Volunteer Spotlight
Winter at the barn is quieter, but the work never stops. While programming slows, there are still horses to care for, routines to keep, and our volunteers continue to show up with smiles.
This season, we want to take a moment to recognize the dedicated volunteers who help keep Hilltop Horizons running behind the scenes. From cold days in the barn to extra time spent helping wherever it’s needed, their commitment makes a meaningful difference.
At Hilltop Horizons, volunteers support our programs in many ways. During the winter months, you can find them helping to bring horses in for feeding, learning how to prepare and distribute grain, cleaning stalls, and brushing those dirty horses!
What makes our volunteers so special is not just what they do, but how they do it. They bring patience, kindness, and consistency to the barn. They learn each horse’s personality, support each other and staff, and contribute to the calm, steady rhythm that makes Hilltop feel like a safe place.
During the winter months, this support is especially meaningful. Whether it’s helping prepare the barn for the upcoming season, spending time with the horses, or simply being a familiar face, our volunteers remain an essential part of the Hilltop community. It takes a village!
Let’s hear from some of our Winter Crew:
“Winter volunteering is the best medicine for the winter season. The cold temperatures have made me a hearty soul! I never thought I would like winter! The horses and the work keep the winter “blues” away, especially for us summer girls. It puts a whole new outlook on winter for me! I love spending time at the barn.”
“Volunteering in the winter, and throughout the year, is another way I like to give back to my community. Giving back reduces my stress from work and daily life (horses are amazing at doing so!). Volunteering in winter can be great exercise too-outdoors, in fresh air! (On cold days, it’s like a natural cold plunge!) I have made some awesome friends and found great teammates along the way, too. Ultimately, I just help to support a program which goes perfectly in line with lifestyle, beliefs and profession as a chiropractor.”
“l always like going to my happy place because if I had a rough week, I enjoy coming out to see my second family. Wink makes me laugh with of all the funny things he does and I can’t wait till spring.””
We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and care our volunteers give — in every season.
Thank you for being part of Hilltop Horizons.
