Equine assisted activities and therapies: the mission of circle of hope is to provide equine assisted activities and therapy for persons with physical, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities to enhance their quality of life. circle of hopes approach incorporates cognitive, behavioral, psychological, and physical goals to increase self-confidence, self-esteem, physical independence, and social awareness.volunteers: yes, volunteers must be age 14 or older and training is required and is provided to all volunteers. duties would include but not limited to, grooming and preparing therapy horses for riding lessons, assisting with the preparation of a therapy lesson such as setting up games, obstacle courses, and more, assisting the participant before the lesson by helping with their helmet and walking to the mounting area, being a side aide or horse leader during a riding lesson and assisting with maintenance of equipment such as cleaning bridles, saddles and adaptive equipment.