Loch Ness Horse Riding Ranch
Coordinator | Patrick
Coordinator | Patrick
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Highlights
Explore the amazing Scottish Highlands and the mysterious Loch Ness Lake
Care for horses and assist with trail rides around the Loch Ness lake.
Learn about Scottish Culture and improve your English.
Opportunities to take courses and improve your horsemanship.
Travel to the spectacular Loch Ness Lake in the Scottish Highland and volunteer abroad helping with the horse trail riding adventures.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 20+
Singles
Couples
50+
Due to the training and logistics involved the min duration of stay is 6 weeks so you need to be committed for this experience. You will be volunteering along side local staff and volunteers where you will be involved in the care of the horses and assisting the trail rides around the mysterious and beautiful Loch Ness!
You will be involved with many different tasks including:
- Grooming,
- Tacking up
- Clipping, plaiting
- Mucking out
- Feeding
- Generally looking after horses and yard maintenance.
- Riding, exercising, and schooling horses under supervision.
- Readying horses for clients (only experienced riders) and learning customer care skills as well as having an opportunity to interact with riders from all over the world and from all avenues of equestrianism.
- Assisting with regular veterinary, farriery and physiotherapy visits from equine practitioners.
Typical day
You will be required to volunteer 6 days a week from 8.30 AM until 1.30 PM. Sundays are off. In the afternoon you have time to relax, explore or take horse riding lessons or practice.
Free-time activities
The location of the project is at the mysterious Loch Ness Lake in the Scottish Highland. There are great opportunities locally for all sports and direct access to the nature that surrounds the riding ranch. Since right to roam exists in Scotland there is no need to worry about trespassing! Weather can be “4 seasons in a day”! It does not get too hot or too cold or too wet but be prepared for all types of weather. The project is 10 miles from the nearest town and buses are not frequent.
Water Sports
Swimming
Sightseeing
Climbing
Hiking
Sports
Riding
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 20 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (intermediate level)
CV, Letter of motivation, Application form, Policies and Liability waiver.
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
You will need to be a Competent English style horse rider. You need to be able to ride fit horses at all paces on various types of terrain. Should be confident in handling of horses on the ground. British Horse Society qualifications if taken will need to be paid for by volunteers. These take place on site and full training is given to those who wish to take the opportunity to obtain a world-renowned qualification in riding, horse care or instructing.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
from
08:30
- 13:30
What's Included
What's Included
o Placement
Loch Ness Horse Riding Ranch
o Accommodation
Self-catering accommodation with your own private room is provided. The kitchen and washroom will be shared. You will also have access to a full kitchen, wifi and laundry.
o Transfer
Pick up and transfer from the station or airport in Inverness.
o Horse riding
You will have the opportunity to train and practice your horse-riding skills.
o Ongoing service
If there are any problems with your volunteer project we are always there to help you and mediate between yourself and the organization.
o Tours
Through FRONTEERING you have the possibility to book tours in Scotland after you have finished your volunteer project.
o 24/7 Emergency contact
If there are any problems during you stay in Scotland you can reach us 24/7 to assist you.
What's not included: Flights, Insurance, Meals (they will provide transportation for buying groceries).
Pick up and transfer from the station or airport in Inverness. You will be transferred to the project and back.
Self-catering accommodation is provided including kitchen, washroom, wifi and access to laundry. While the kitchen, living room and washroom will be shared you will have your own private room. The project will provide transportation to buy groceries.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.
The nearest airport is Inverness Airport (INV) in Inverness. We assist you to find cheap flights to United Kingdom.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for United Kingdom provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in United Kingdom you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for United Kingdom.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
The project is available all year round and you can arrive around any day of the week.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
6 - 12 weeks
Program fees
6 weeks
(min. stay)
$1,095
8 weeks
$1,295
10 weeks
$1,495
12 weeks
(max. stay)
$1,795
Average fees
$166
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Fronteering Travel
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Loch Ness Horse Riding Ranch
Travel to the spectacular Loch Ness Lake in the Scottish Highland and volunteer abroad helping with the horse trail riding adventures.
$166/week
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