Volunteering with horses
You think happiness on earth is on horseback? Then you are exactly right in our horse projects! Get involved as a volunteer for these animals and gain valuable experience. You can get involved in a variety of ways in this area.
When volunteering with horses abroad, you have the opportunity, for example, to support disadvantaged children and adults in animal care, tourism or horseback riding therapy. You dive into the everyday life of a horse ranch and collect exciting impressions.
More projects These projects could interest you
Spain | horses
from 2 - 52 weeks
from 16 years
South Africa | horses
from 2 - 8 weeks
from 18 years
Greece | horses
from 4 - 48 weeks
from 18 years
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Why you should volunteer with horses
There are many good reasons for getting involved in a horse project abroad. Depending on the project, you can support the care and welfare of the animals, gain experience in tourism or even help out in horseback riding therapy. You will learn more about your favorite animals and meet like-minded people from all over the world. Discovering the landscape on horseback is also one of the experiences that you will surely remember!
Goals of Volunteering with Horses
In the Volunteer projects with horses Of course it's all about the four-legged friends. The welfare of the horses is the focus of the work. At the same time, educational work and a healthy relationship between humans and animals also play an important role. Because the correct and species-appropriate handling of horses should be spread so that they are not just seen as a tool.
Requirements
Previous knowledge and experience in dealing with horses and riding skills are of course very helpful, but not necessary for all projects. It is important that you enjoy working outdoors and like to actively lend a hand. Because voluntary work with horses can also include tasks such as cleaning the stables or checking the pasture fences. Of course, a heart for horses is also important, as is a sense of responsibility and the ability to work in a team.
At a glance – where can you get involved?
Would you like to bring your passion to a volunteer project abroad? Then see our horse project or the horse academy on Crete. We also offer exciting programs in Spain: an animal protection project on Tenerife, where you can expect many other animals in addition to horses, as well as a Horse farm in Andalusia. There are other horse farms in Tanzania and South Africa. Here you can also get involved in horseback riding therapy.
