Get involved with Mustangs in Florida, USA. The Mustang is a horse that has left its mark on the history of the United States, but which is now being mistreated. All programs with horses here.
Mustang rehabilitation in Florida, USA
Mustangs were introduced to the United States by the Spanish in the early 1500s as domestic horses. These horses then formed a large wild population and played an essential role in the building of America. Today, no longer useful for work or transportation, their plight has deteriorated, and many of them are abused and exploited by man. In the early 1900s, the wild mustang population was estimated at over 2 million. Today, only 40,000 remain in the wild and around the same number in captivity.
Mustangs in captivity are often mistreated
Our partner Fronteering will place you in a Mustang rehabilitation center in Florida. Mustangs are considered wild horses, although they are a species that has already been domesticated. Caring for a wild horse is radically different from caring for a tame one. This is why mustangs living in captivity are often mistreated. The center's mission is to provide temporary and, in some cases, permanent sanctuary for wild Mustang horses that have been abused, abandoned, neglected or confiscated.
The Mustang remains a wild horse
The rehabilitation center also strives to raise awareness and understanding of the wild Mustang. It offers courses for Mustang owners, organizes workshops on Mustang care and education, gives seminars on Mustangs in American history... This project needs ecovolunteers all year round! It is located between ranches, forests, lagoons, wetlands and the ocean.
Care for horses and other animals at the center
Join a Mustang rehabilitation center in Florida! The Mustang horse, often referred to as the spirit of the West, needs your help with all tasks at the rehabilitation center. Caring for wild horses is by no means an "easy vacation option" you'll be involved in animal care, food preparation, cleaning, maintenance and public education!
Your main tasks will be to:
- Stable cleaning
- Care for animals (mustangs, dogs and pigs), including grooming, bathing, cleaning, bonding and education.
- Animal health care
- Public education
- Food preparation
- Water change
- Trail walks
- Enclosure construction and maintenance
There are two shifts (one in the morning, one in the afternoon), each working 4 to 5 hours. Breaks are 2 hours mid-day in winter and 3 hours mid-day in summer. Every weekend, the group is divided into half-day rest periods.
Dates
- Minimum 2 weeks, all year round
Rates
2 weeks: $2395 (approx. €2270)
4 weeks: $3695 (approx. €3517)
6 weeks: $4995 (approx. €4753)
8 weeks: $6495 (approx. €6180)
Included in price
- Placement at Wild Horse Mustang Rescue in Florida (provided by Fronteering)
- Airport pick-up
- Housing
- Meals
- Assistance in the event of problems with your volunteer project (provided by Fronteering)
- You can book tours in the United States (provided by Fronteering) after you have completed your volunteer project.
- 24/7 emergency contact. (Provided by Fronteering)
Not included in price
- Airline tickets
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Driving license (optional).
- From age 18
- Volunteers must commit to 2 weeks or more.
- English (intermediate - advanced)
- No smoking
- Do not be allergic to animals.
- Being flexible
- Get involved in a positive-impact project by protecting Mustangs at a rehabilitation center
- Learn more about wild horses
- Take part in the public awareness project
- Discover a wonderful region, Florida
Housing
Volunteers live in a shared ranch or cabin on the project site. Bathroom facilities are shared. The accommodation is equipped with a kitchen, a shared living room and a laundry room with washing machine and dryer. Bedding and towels are all provided.
Meals
The project strives to accommodate different dietary restrictions.
Arrival
We pick you up at Orlando airport
- The project is located near the east coast of Florida, between forests, lagoons and the ocean with incredible sandy beaches! There are plenty of opportunities for horseback riding, wildlife watching or visiting the beach and Disney World!
About the partner organization
Fronteering is a Canadian organization founded in 2010, specializing in overseas volunteer projects aimed at preserving the environment, wildlife and indigenous populations. It has trips all over the world, but thanks to its Canadian base, it offers many positive-impact experiences in North America. It also focuses on the least-visited places on the planet. Places that still have a rich biodiversity and where you can experience a world that is still wild. Fronteering strives to offer volunteer experiences off the beaten track. Adventure is the order of the day! All missions with Fronteering
