Venezuela Therapeutic Horse Riding

If you enjoy the company of horses and children, this project combines the two! This project will show you how horse riding can help disabled children in both a physical and mental way all the while you can join in and have brilliant fun in all the activities. This project also offers you the opportunity to learn new skills, more about horses and you will be able to spend time with them throughout your stay.

Volunteer Role

The project was set up as a way to get this invaluable therapy to children with special needs. Horse riding has been proven to improve balance and coordination in these children as well as muscle tone, making them fitter and therefore healthier. Horse riding does not only have a positive impact physically on the special needs children, it also has a positive mental effect. You will be able to watch the children gain in confidence, bond with the horses and most of all have loads of fun.

As a volunteer on this project you will be involved in activities such as:

Daily maintenance and care of horses
Assisting in lessons
Paddock, arena and field shelter maintenance
Horse care and management classes with kids
Maintenance of saddlery and equipment
Maintaining photographic and written records of kid’s progress on a weekly basis
Riding at the weekends (you can have lessons if you need them)

Location

Santa Elena, South East Venezuela

Accommodation and Meals

You will stay in shared volunteer accommodation, you will be sharing facilities, although single rooms are available upon request. There is a weekly laundry service, and 3 meals a day are included, as well as snacks and refreshments.

Programme Overview

Duration & Prices:
2 weeks £899, 4 weeks £1199, 6 weeks £1499, 8 weeks £1799

How to book & pay:
Secure with £195 deposit. The balance is due 12 wks before departure.

What is included?
Airport transfer to bus terminal
Bus to Santa Elena
Volunteer placement
Financial donation
Accommodation
Meals
Full support
24 hour back up
Orientation

What is not included?
Travel insurance
Flights
Personal Items
Email/Internet and telephone calls
Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
Visas
Any additional excursions

Programme Summary:
Not only will you get to see the beneficial effects that the therapy has on the children and see them having a brilliant time, you will also have the chance to do some horse riding yourself!
Other Venezuela volunteer work

Arrival dates:
The first Monday of each month (aim to arrive the day before)

Venezuela Travel Advice:
Visit our Venezuela Travel Advice page for useful travel information.

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