Horses 🐎

Volunteering opportunities with horses (photo credit: Joseph’s dream project)

Volunteer projects at ranches and farms with horses

Horses are intelligent, social animals with a rich history alongside humans. Used for riding, sports, therapy, and companionship. Known for speed, endurance, and elegant beauty. Are you passionate about working with horses? Volunteering with horses offers rewarding experiences, from grooming to riding, aiding rescue efforts, learning equine care, and fostering deep bonds with these noble creatures, all while contributing to their welfare and personal growth.

Discover the ins and outs of raising and caring for these majestic creatures by volunteering at a ranch or animal sanctuary. In exchange for your help, enjoy warm hospitality and immerse yourself in a lifestyle that brings you up close and personal with horses.

[See also the Natural Horsemanship session].

How to use this page 🔍

Click on the announcement that catches your eye. First, make sure to check the publication date, as some opportunities may have already expired. If the listing is still current, scroll down to the ‘contact details’ section. There, you’ll find various ways to reach out to the hosts, including their website, email, phone numbers, and application forms. Shoot them a message and await their response.

Volunteering with horses… for independent travellers!

Some of these horse-related volunteering gigs offer free food and accommodation in exchange for your work. Others, however, may ask for a daily or monthly fee to cover food and lodging costs. Keep in mind that not all animal sanctuaries can afford to host volunteers for free.