Ride Andes specializes in riding tours accompanied by skilled local horsemen in Latin America, countries the company operates in: Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia . They offer both scheduled and tailor made private tours, with horses and itineraries for all levels of riding ability.
Work exchange offer
This work trade opportunity will suit someone who enjoys working with horses, is organised and a problem-solver, has a flexible attitude, endless patience, is capable of working on their own when necessary, is interested in improving their Spanish and seeing a very different side of South America.
This is not a suitable job for someone with little experience with horses, nor is it a job for a non-Spanish speaker. Volunteers are needed for at least 3 months in the job.
Your tasks
- horse riding
- caring for the horses
- grooming
- looking after the tack
- field management
- horse tour guiding
- when on a riding tour you’d need to drive the backup vehicle and small trailer between Haciendas; moving guest baggage, horse feed and other equipment; buying and making picnic lunches; and dealing with any requirements the guests may have
Requirements
- A positive and flexible “can do” attitude
- willingness to muck in and help with anything needing doing
- able to converse in Spanish
- good spoken English
- clean driving license
- competent riding ability
What’s in it for you?
- Bed and board are provided for all work exchangeer
- If the applicant is willing/able to undertake office projects over and above the day to day administrative work then a small wage may be payable
- If the applicant is able to guide groups of riders there will also be a wage
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Accomodation offer
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Flight offer
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