Volunteer Programs: Working with Horses
Location: Ireland: Shannon
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 7-12 months (includes high school academic year abroad), 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Cochise Stud & Saddlery
Moystown Demesne Shannon Harbour Birr, Co Offaly Ireland
Description
This opportunity is a volunteer program. Accommodation and full board is provided. You would be working with a small team attending the daily stable yard routine. Assisting in training horses using established western inspired training concepts.
For applicants staying for more than 12 weeks and are attending as part of college internship, there is no charge.
For applicants wishing to attend as a part of a working holiday and less than 12 weeks, there is a utility charge of 75 euro per week.
Highlights
Time off to travel and enjoy Ireland will be possible during their stay. Participation at various show cases run by Cochise Stud at venues throughout Ireland.
Travel Types
- Racing
- Sports
- Volunteering
- Horseback Riding
- Tours
Qualifications
Good experience with horses is required
Languages
- English
- German
Cost in US$:
0-50
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
All accommodation, food, and training.
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- animal welfare
- agriculture
- eco-tourism
- Equestrian
- volunteering
- veterinary
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Other
- Independent living
Participants Travel to Ireland
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Other
- Resume
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
Minimum 1 MonthCochise Stud & Saddlery's Mission Statement
We breed and promote native American Horses, and to train using western inspired horsemanship.
Year Founded
2000
