Hi,
I posted this topic on the general "UK & Ireland" forum, but I would like specific answers for Ireland :
My daughter just finished high school and is passionate about horse riding.
Before beginning her graduate studies, she would like to stay for a year in equestrian centers in the UK and Ireland for general stables work and horse care in exchange for accomodation and food (like wwoofing or HelpX, the aim is also to improve her english).
She found quite easely 5 or 6 equestrian centers who are interested in its application.
She has the Belgian nationality (no visa problem), but she only reaches age 18 in March 2015.
As parents, we have a few questions:
•Will there any legal issues to work as a volunteer in a stable?
•Is the fact of not having 18 years a real problem? Can she have a special status, such as an apprentice, trainee or volunteer?
•Should she take an insurance (third-part or other)? In case of illness, is she entitled to reimbursement of health care?
•Have you had similar experiences? Do you have any advice for us
•Is the situation different in Ireland and in the UK?
Thank you in advance for your tips