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City/State: Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province |
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Country: SOUTH AFRICA
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| Whipalong Volunteer Program |
P O Box 63
Limpopo Province
SOUTH AFRICA
1371
Phone: 083 626 6324 (Kate van Staden)
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Program description: |
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The Whipalong Volunteer Program invites volunteers to be part of the on-going rehabilitation and re-schooling of abused and neglected horses . Volunteers work closely with Kate, owner of Whipalong, and Louisa, program facilitator, in the various aspects of equine rehabilitation.
Regular riding is a part of the program irrespective of the ability of the rider. Volunteers may receive lessons from Kate or take part in riding trails on the adjacent 4 200ha Moholoholo Game Reserve.
Further to this, volunteers’ responsibilities can include lunging, backing of young horses (depending on the ability of the volunteer), assisting or observing any veterinary activities and post operative care that may occur during their stay, feeding, grooming, tack maintenance and general care of the horses and yard.
The emphasis at Whipalong is on practical experience, with the necessary training provided whilst on course. The program is not lecture based and therefore volunteers can join the program at any time convenient to them.
The program is informal and relaxed with volunteers supervised throughout their stay at Whipalong. During the program, volunteers will be given the opportunity to see places of interest in the area. We will assist volunteers with their arrangements, however, additional activities will be for the volunteers own expense.
Whipalong encourages a hands-on approach and is therefore a great opportunity for the horse lover to get valuable practical experience with horses.
By having volunteers attend the Equin Rehab volunteer program the project is able to continue helping horses who need a little good fortune in their lives.
Come and join us and support this worthwhile cause.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18 and above
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies
No. in group: 2-4
Living arrangements on the program: Group living, Home stays (living with local families)
How long does the program last?: Various Durations
What are the dates of this program: Whipalong offers a practical and on-going program so we are able to accommodate volunteers at any time. We do not have set application dates, however space is limited to 6 volunteers at one time.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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Volunteers will have the opportunity to work along side Kate, who has had a life long passion for horses, particularly horses suffering from abuse and neglect.
Volunteers will frequently be given the opportunity to ride well schooled horses into Moholoholo game reserve. The reserve is 4 200ha and home to white rhino, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, hippo, jackal, warthog, various antelope species and over 150 bird species.
Because the program is practical with a hands-on approach, the program has proved popular with veterinary students throughout the world wanting to complete their equine prac.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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R3 410.00 per person per week. Inclusive of accommodation, food and return road tranfers from Hoedspruit airport. This rate is valid until 30 November 2006.
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Typical person for this program: |
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Enthusiastic and hard working with a genuine love for animals, in particular horses.
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Application process Involves: |
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Contacting Whipalong.
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Other Gap Year Programs listings from Whipalong Volunteer Program |
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No other listings have been found |
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