Horse Safari Work Experience, Kafue

  Zambia

Kafue

Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Every Sunday throughout the year.

Description: Book now to start before 31st July 2009 and get £200/ $400 (US)/ EUR260 off of the usual price!

Obtain equine work experience on a fantastic Southern African horse safari, help to train and look after over 30 horses, act as back up rider for groups of clients in an African National Park. This is pure wilderness country and you will be seeing a variety of game that includes lions, elephants, buffalos, hippos, leopards, zebras and a multitude of antelope, and have the time of your life on this sensational horse safari work experience adventure!

Ever dreamt of horse riding across the open plains of Southern Africa with the wind in your hair? Ever wanted to gain equine work experience volunteering in Africa amongst some of the most stunning scenery and fascinating wildlife on the planet? Whether you are looking for an amazing way to spend your gap year, a holiday of a lifetime or just the chance to go on horse safari and improve your horse riding; on this three month equine work experience programme you can fulfil your hearts desires! Based at a beautiful safari lodge on one of the largest and oldest national parks in Southern Africa, this horse safari work experience adventure will require you to look after and train over thirty gorgeous horses. The horses are mainly Boerperd cross horses, who have each been selected with the same criteria as a sport horse (for their pace, temperament, confirmation and ride ability) so are all fit, in excellent condition, and will make brilliant companions during your time volunteering in Africa!

Available to anyone who is an experienced horse rider, this equine work experience adventure will improve your horse riding skills immeasurably. With our experienced guide and up to eight guests, you will regularly go on safari riding as a backup rider in a game reserve. Ride to see an amazing range of animals, including the Big Four (elephants, lion, leopards and buffalo) and an abundance of other game such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and antelope. You will ride in a thrilling yet extremely safe way with our guide, cantering across open plains and learning about the animals and ways of the bush. Any time you are not on safari, you will spend the day schooling, grooming and improving your riding technique under the direction of the owner who has lectured in equine studies and has competed at a top level in Southern Africa. Whether you are an experienced horse rider looking for an awesome experience during your gap year or career break, or just want a brilliant horse holiday experiencing the African bush in a way few people ever do, this Yomps horse work experience programme is for you!

Highlights: What's Included:
- Pre-departure support
- Field manual containing information about the project, what to take, plus lots more.
- 24 hour emergency phone line in the UK
- Airport pickup (from Nelspruit domestic airport)
- All meals
- All accommodation
- Learning further skills from a professional rider
- Park fees whilst on safari
- Limited use of company car with prior agreement
- All Teas / Coffees / juices

Qualifications: To be accepted onto the programme you must:
-Have high levels of horsemanship in both management and riding
-Be a regular, current rider
-Have experience schooling horses to classic English standard
-Be at least 20 years of age (exceptions can be made on a on a case by case basis)
-Be 80kgs or under
-Have a minimum of eight years continuous riding experience
-Be prepared to work hard and as part of a team
-Be able to put the clients needs before your own
-Be prepared to have minimal time off
-Hold a valid drivers license and be able to drive manual/ stick shift
-Have a positive attitude
-Provide a few photos of you riding at a pace faster than a walk

Cost in US$: 3399

Experience Required: yes

Have high levels of horsemanship in both management and riding. Be a regular, current rider. Have experience schooling horses to classic English standard.

Age Range: 20+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Zambia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Upto 4

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Year Founded: 2006