Equestrian Volunteers Enrichment and Recognition Programme (E.V.E.R)
Travel Dates: 3-7 December 2026
Horse Sport Ireland is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the E.V.E.R Erasmus+ Mobility Programme (Equestrian Volunteers Enrichment and Recognition Programme).
Designed by Horse Sport Ireland, supported by Léargas, and funded through the Erasmus+ Programme, E.V.E.R has been developed to recognise, reward and support the invaluable contribution made by volunteer officials within Irish equestrian sport.
This exciting international mobility opportunity will provide selected participants with the chance to travel to Europe, job shadow experienced officials at a major equestrian event, learn from international best practice, and bring that learning back to benefit the wider Irish equestrian community.
About the Programme
Volunteers are at the heart of our sport. Through E.V.E.R, Horse Sport Ireland aims to invest in the development and recognition of volunteer officials while strengthening knowledge-sharing and international collaboration.
Successful participants will:
- Attend a preparation and induction session with HSI.
- Travel to a leading European equestrian event.
- Job shadow experienced officials within their discipline.
- Develop international networks and exchange ideas.
- Share their learning and experiences with the Irish equestrian community following the mobility.
Places Available
Horse Sport Ireland is seeking 10 volunteer officials to participate:
🐎 4 Course Builders
🏅 3 Dressage Judges
🏇 3 Eventing Stewards
Who Should Apply?
Applications are welcomed from volunteers who:
- Have a minimum of two years’ volunteering experience within equestrian sport.
- Are actively involved as a volunteer Course Builder, Steward or Judge.
- Are currently operating at a minimum National Standard within their officiating role.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Are committed to sharing knowledge and best practice within the equestrian community.
- Are willing to act as ambassadors for volunteer development and recognition within Irish equestrian sport.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be ordinarily resident in the Republic of Ireland.
- Be aged 18 years or over.
- Be available to participate fully from 3-7 December 2026.
- Be actively involved in volunteering with Dressage Ireland, Showjumping Ireland or Eventing Ireland.
Application Process
Applications will be assessed against the published criteria and shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview.
Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Participate in all programme activities.
- Represent Horse Sport Ireland professionally throughout the mobility.
- Complete Erasmus+ reporting requirements.
- Participate in post-mobility dissemination activities and share learning with the wider equestrian community.
Application Deadline
📅 Closing Date: 30th October 2026
Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Apply Now
This is a unique opportunity to be part of Horse Sport Ireland’s inaugural E.V.E.R mobility programme and to contribute to the future development and recognition of volunteer officials in Ireland.
For application details and submission information, please CLICK HERE or contact: 📧 [email protected]
For full terms of agreement, CLICK HERE.