Help us with care for our horses and experience the countryside in Wicklow, Ireland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    **Join Our Team ! A Truly Rewarding Opportunity in Beautiful Wicklow, Ireland!**

    Please only apply if you have some horse experience.

    Are you passionate about horses and eager to grow your skills in a supportive, hands-on environment? This is your chance to immerse yourself in the world of equestrian care and development while working alongside a dedicated, friendly team in one of Ireland's most scenic locations.

    We’re looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic working student to join us. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn, develop, and make meaningful contributions to the day-to-day workings of a dynamic stable. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills in a variety of equestrian disciplines or simply gain valuable experience in horse care, this position is the perfect stepping stone toward a fulfilling career in the equestrian world.

    **What We Offer:**
    - **Diverse Horse Experience:** Work with our team of 15 horses and ponies, including young horses, show jumpers, dressage horses, and leisure horses, offering exposure to multiple disciplines.
    - **On-Site Accommodation:** Comfortable living arrangements available for the right candidate.

    - **Comprehensive Training:** Develop your skills through hands-on experience in all aspects of stable management and horse care.

    **About the Role:**
    - **5 Days per Week:** Work alongside our team, gaining real-world experience in a supportive and learning-focused environment.

    **Key Responsibilities:**
    - Daily feeding and mucking out of our horses.
    - Turnout – ensuring horses are placed in walkers or paddocks.
    - Grooming and preparing horses for riding and lunging.
    - For the right candidate, there’s also the exciting possibility to ride and work with horses in a variety of disciplines.

    **What We’re Looking For:**
    - A **self-motivated** individual who’s eager to learn and grow in the equestrian field.
    - **Passion** for horses with a caring, positive attitude towards their well-being.
    - A **reliable**, honest, and hardworking person with an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
    - **Clean, organized**, and proactive in maintaining a tidy and efficient stable environment.

    This is an incredible opportunity for someone who’s excited to learn, grow, and become part of an inspiring, dedicated team. If you’re looking for an educational, rewarding, and enriching experience with room to progress, we’d love to hear from you!

    We can’t wait to welcome the right person to our team and watch them grow with us.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Pets
    Farming
    Performing arts
    Gardening
    Photography
    Books
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Cycling
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Experience the Irish Countryside and learn how we take care of the Irish horse. Practice speaking English and improve your English skills while you are here.

    And you can improve your English while you are here.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for someone to help us care for our horses this will include giving them hay cleaning of their boxes and putting them in the paddock/ horse walker.

    For the more experienced person grooming and preparing them for exercise would also be needed but full training will be provided.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer you free accommodation in our apartment. a double bedroom with shared living/kitchen

    Wages will be provided at minimum wage.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 828397374938

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A small dog with a red harness sits on a rock in a grassy field, overlooking a lake and mountains under a cloudy sky.
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