An internship in the equine sector is a valuable way to gain practical experience, expand your network and discover what type of work suits you. But what about your rights and obligations as an intern at a stable, riding school or equestrian company?
✅ What are your rights as an intern?
- Guidance:
You are entitled to good guidance during your internship. There should be an internship supervisor who gives you feedback and helps with your learning goals. - Safe working environment:
You can expect to work in a safe environment. Think of good material, clear instructions and protection during high-risk work. - Learning is key:
An internship is not ‘free labour’, but intended for learning. So you may not be used as a full-fledged force without explanation or guidance. - Internship agreement:
There should always be an official agreement between you, the training company and your study programme. This contains your tasks, learning objectives, working hours and any compensation. - Internship allowance:
Not mandatory, but many companies provide an allowance or, for example, free lunch, travel allowance or teaching opportunities.
📌 What are your duties as an intern?
- Active learning attitude:
You are expected to show initiative, be motivated and open to feedback. - Be on time and keep appointments:
Just like with a real job, reliability is important. - Respect for people and animals:
In the horse sector, you work with live animals – treating both colleagues and horses with care and respect is a matter of course. - Activities within your learning objectives:
You help in practice, but only with tasks that fit your education and level. Are you structurally deployed for heavy work without supervision? Raise the alarm.
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