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Horse Rehabilitation in South Africa

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Dive into this exciting opportunity to work hands-on with horses on the South African coast. The project is designed to care for previously abused or neglected horses. Apart from rehabilitation, you will help with beach and bush horse trails. Also, enjoy the Indian Ocean, other beaches, dolphins and whales, and the beautiful dunes. This project allows you to work closely with horses daily. You ...

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Program Highlights

Help care for and give some much-needed TLC to horses that have suffered abuse and neglect in the past.

Improve the quality of life for horses.

Get hands-on experience caring for more than 20 horses.

Enjoy riding along the Indian Ocean coast while watching whales and dolphins.

Spend at least four weeks living and volunteering in rural South Africa.

Quick Details

Locations
  • South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Equestrian
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist -	Volunteer Abroad Program

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.64

Total Reviews

2

Great experience

by: Angeline - United KingdomProgram: Horse Rehabilitation in South Africa
10

This is a family run project with a big heart. The horses are well cared for and as a volunteer I felt that I could provide much needed help to make a difference. There are many different tasks to undertake each day. The family are very welcoming and full of information about all the animals they are looking after. Their philosophy of horses working for horses is wonderful as there is a real opportunity to rehabilitate the horses and put them back into useful work wherever possible.

Incredibly rewarding

by: Sarah - United KingdomProgram: Horse Rehabilitation in South Africa
10

I have just returned from 3 weeks working with Georgie and Penny on the horse rehabilitation project, and I had an incredible time. From arriving and joining in with my first braai and darts match to my teary goodbye, they could not have been more welcoming or made me feel more like part of the family. It is incredibly rewarding to be part of looking after these beautiful animals, to feed and to groom and to spend time with them. It is hard work, especially if you are used to sitting behind a...

Program Details

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Locations

  • South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Equestrian

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application

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