Booking and Matching Process

• Horse placements: Why do you need photos and videos of me for my application?

  Knowledge of handling horses is required to participate in this program. Photos and videos of you interacting with horses are needed to demonstrate this. The photos and videos can show you working with horses (grooming, saddling, etc.) and/or riding (walk, trot, canter, and potentially jumping). If you don't have recent pictures or a video, you could book a riding lesson at a local riding school and have photos taken there. In the photos and videos, please wear appropriate riding attireSome readers

FAQs about our Programs

• What happens if I don't get along with my farmer family?

  In case of difficulties, you should immediately contact our coordinators in Ireland and explain your concerns. They will then talk to the family and try to find a solution. If no solution can be found and you have a valid reason for not wanting to remain with your host family, we will attempt to place you with another family free of charge, subject to availability. We understand that sometimes you can have a great student and host but their personalities are not compatible, in this case, we wiFew readers

• How are the families chosen where program participants are placed?

  We have a partner organization in Ireland with around 15 team members who constantly visit the 400 host families we work with. All host families undergo inspection, including the bedroom provided to the participant, communal areas shared with the participant, and the working environment. There is a discussion with the families to learn about their needs and expectations and to educate them on applicants' needs and expectations. The director of our Irish partner organization is a mother herself aFew readers

• Where are the host family/farms located in Ireland?

  The farms are located in rural areas all over Ireland. We will search for the most suitable available farm based on your preferred time frame, information, and previous experience.Few readers

• Can you connect me with other participants in Ireland?

  Shortly before your arrival in Ireland, you will receive a list of other participants who will be in Ireland at the same time as you, and who have agreed to share their information.Few readers

• Is it possible to be placed consecutively at more than one farm/ranch/au pair family?

  The regular program fees include the placement of one farm (in the case of farm work and farm tourism internships), one horse ranch (for the horse program), or one host family (for the au pair on farms program). If you want to be placed at more than one farm consecutively during your program participation in Ireland, this is possible for an additional fee. We charge an extra 300 EUR for the placement of a second farm and an additional 200 EUR for each placement starting from the third farm.Few readers

• How does the booking and matching process work?

  Once you have booked, we will search for a farm, horse ranch, or au pair family in Ireland for you. Upon finding a suitable match, you will receive a "placement advice" from us, containing a profile of the selected farm, horse ranch, or au pair family along with their contact details. Subsequently, you can directly communicate with the chosen host, pose any questions you may have, and decide whether to accept the placement. If you choose to accept the farm, horse ranch, or au pair family, you wiFew readers

• Am I guaranteed to ride?

  So far, it has been possible for all participants to ride themselves during their assignment at the horse farm. Independent, permanent and regular riding can however not be guaranteed at any of the farms. We cannot guarantee how many hours a week you will be able to ride yourself. However, it always depends on your relationship with the hosts - if you offer your labor in a motivated and energetic way and tackle all tasks with equal care and fun, then your hosts will certainly be more flexible aFew readers