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GYC0614 - Hanchi Conservation Project (Horse-based) Country: South Africa Cost: £3430.00 Please note: You will need travel insurance which you can get or we can arrange for you at a cost of £33 per month. You will also need some spending money and we suggest about £20 per week. Cost Includes: The price includes flight, accommodation, food, pickup from airport and visas but does not include insurance or kit       Duration: 8 weeks Company Rep Nearby: Various 0845 344 7518 or

 

	This placement would suit... Those who would like to combine their conservation work experience with their enjoyment of horses in a unique Africa environment Hanchi, meaning 'Horse' in the local Shangaan language, is a unique programme aimed at all levels of rider. Set in a private Game Reserve a stone's throw from Kruger National Park, Hanchi gives students the opportunity to experience the beautiful African bushveld from the unique viewpoint of being on the back of a horse. The most ecologically friendly way in which a human can traverse the bush is on horseback and the speed at which a horse walks is perfect for looking for tracks of both animals and man. The sensitivity of horses also make them ideal partners when taking part in activities such as game counts as they alert the rider to the presence of game which would often otherwise be overlooked. Horses in the Bushveld Students will spend the majority of their time with the horses, getting fully involved in their care and maintenance, including; Maintenance of horse tack Grooming Bedding, feeding and watering of the horses Dipping for ticks. Stable yard routine and maintenance. Exercising and continual training of the horses. Horse Back trails In addition, theoretical aspects of equine biology will be covered in informal lectures and discussions. Basic Equine Nutrition Hoof Care Equine Physiology and Pathology Basic veterinary skills Social Interaction with the Game Herd Behaviour Conservation and Education at Hanchi Apart from the programme directly related to the horses, students will be involved in many other conservation projects, involving the other Game on the reserve and the local community: Doing regular fence patrols, to insure the integrity of the fence line and to check for possible human movements (poachers) into or out of the reserve. Bush rides that systematically encompass the whole reserve with the purpose of ascertaining game movements and densities. Road clearance of over hanging trees. Soil erosion control. Alien plant identification and control. Students will also be part of the local nature education program, that is run at the rural schools. An introduction into the identification of animals, birds, insects & plants. Tracking skills and First Aid in the bush. Sleep outs in the African Bush - building shelters, food preparation, navigation by stars 0845 344 7518 African Conservation Experience: We arrange for young people to work on Game and Nature Reserves throughout Southern Africa, playing an active role in Conservation and the maintenance of the Environment - working in intimate association with Game Rangers and Conservationists in the Wild