Ranch jobs abroad exist in all over the world! Your expectations of what the “typical” ranch work is, however, may change as you expose yourself to the challenges and intricacies of ranch employment abroad. When choosing a location to work, be sure to keep in mind both the type of skills you most want to learn, the culture, and the atmosphere that you are most eager to explore both while working and during your time off!
Australia. Rough-riding Aussie stockmen and women are some of the most stereotypical examples of cowboys that come to mind when you think of international ranch work — and for good reason. Traditionally, the men and women of rural Australia have had to be tough to make a living raising cattle in the sun-baked wild outback. While working summer ranch jobs in Australia, you can learn both traditional horsemanship as well as more modern ranching skills, such as using motorbikes, tractors, and chainsaws. During your well-earned time off, take advantage of Australia’s world-renowned surfing in the beachside town of Noosa, take longer trips to urban hubs like Sydney or Melbourne, and visit some of the famed national parks and wildlife refuges that are home to koalas and kangaroos.
Greece. Brilliant jewel-toned water, powdery beaches, and crisp blue and white houses climbing the hillside. Ah yes, while Greece is definitely well-deserving of its reputation as a relaxing paradise, it is also the perfect place to get your hands dirty and learn about horseback tourism, as horse ranch jobs are quick to come by. There may not be as much ranching in the traditional sense here, but horses are still an important way of life for many people, especially people that survive off of the tourist industry.
Norway. While most people associate ranching with hot and dry parts of the world, farm work in the land of the midnight sun proves that definitely isn’t the case. During your placement, you could help with typical agricultural jobs in the country, such as harvesting, picking fruit, and caring for farm animals. You’ll get to experience the heart of a country that many tourists don’t get to see; along with famous attractions like seeing the Northern Lights, you will get to learn firsthand what it takes to survive in the land of the Vikings, where in certain areas polar bears outnumber people! However, don’t let the renowned cold weather scare you; in the summertime, the weather is actually quite mild and sunny.
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