This experience gives participants the opportunity to become part of the day-to-day life of a family-run horse ranch in Scotland. Volunteers can make use of all the ranch facilities and are fully involved in daily routines. The program is not just about working with horses; it’s also a cultural exchange, offering a genuine insight into Scottish life, traditions, and mentality. The focus of most of our ranches in Scotland is trail riding which gives excellent opportunities to our volunteers to explore Scotland by horseback.

Daily tasks vary depending on the season but generally include grooming and tacking up horses, clipping and plaiting, mucking out stables, feeding, and overall horse care and yard maintenance. Participants may also help with riding, exercising, and schooling horses under supervision, as well as preparing horses for clients (for experienced riders only).

You will be volunteering alongside other international volunteers and local staff being part of a great team of individuals. We expect volunteers to try to fit in while keeping a flexible and openminded attitude. Most of all we expect you to learn and have a great time while assisting with this great cause.

The area is a welcoming seaside town on Scotland’s east coast, where sandy beaches, coastal paths, and open farmland meet wide skies and the sea. Life here feels relaxed but lively, with small cafés, local shops, and easy access to nature. Walks along the coast offer views of seabirds, cliffs, and the iconic Bass Rock, while the surrounding countryside feels calm and spacious.

Just outside town the ranch sits within this coastal landscape, offering a close connection to both horses and nature. The family-run stables are known for their well-cared-for horses and friendly atmosphere, with riding routes that explore fields, trails, and sometimes even the beach. For volunteers, it’s a place where daily horse care blends naturally with the rhythms of coastal life, creating a grounding and memorable experience.