Farm Stay on a horse farm

Booking Number

CL-FS100

Program Places

Stables, equestrian farms, horse breeding farms, equestrian clubs, stud farms with professional horses such as show jumpers, racehorses, polo horses, etc.

Location

Chile, thourghout the whole country

Tasks

Depending on the program place. Among your tasks may be:
•    Moving and training horses
•    Riding horses
•    Feeding and caring for horses
•    Bringing horses to the pasture / stable
•    Preparing horses for tournaments
•    Preparing horses for horseback riding excursiones
•    Stable work
•    Maintenance work
•    Helping in the garden / field

The program description with information regarding your tasks will be sent to you after the placement process has been completed.

Working Hours

Usually between 30 – 40 hours / week (depending on program place)

Start Date

Year round, start and end dates are flexible

Duration

Minimum 4 weeks, maximum 6 months

Minimum Age

18 years

Skills/Requirements

Riding skills and experience with horses are desired

Language

Intermediate Spanish skills (book your Spanish course in Chile with us!)

Accommodation

Accommodation in a single or shared room is included and is provided by the farm.

Food

The Farm Stay programs include full-board (typical local food). Board is provided either as served meals, groceries or money for self-cooking.

Internet

Internet is usually available on the farm and can be used free of charge. On farms in very secluded areas, however, you must expect very poor or non-existent cell phone or Internet reception.

In-Country Support

Our English-speaking team in the Chile Inside office in Santiago de Chile is always there for you.

24/7 Emergency Number

With the booking confirmation you will receive our 24-hour emergency number, under which you can reach us 24/7 in case of emergency.

Application

Please send us your detailed CV with photo and the completed registration form. For more information on the registration process, please see the instructions on the first page of the registration form or contact one of our experienced staff members.

Application Deadline

There are no application deadlines. We recommend submitting the documents as early as possible, at least 12 weeks before the desired start of the program, so that there is sufficient time to assure a smooth placement process. For short-term applications please contact us.

Insurance

You need to have a travel health insurance for Chile. You can buy your travel insurance, tailored to the needs of our participants, online with us, at convenient rates. See: Travel health insurance

Program Highlights

1. Expand your horizons and acquire intercultural skills
2. No previous work experience required
3. Accommodation included
4. Full-board included
5. No application deadlines
6. Flexible start and end dates
7. English-speaking in-country support
8. Program places are located in the most beautiful areas of Chile