The EquiMobility 3.0 Project thus, was of added value to apprentices in this field as both viable skills and knowhow was acquired, while at the same time the self-empowerment and intercultural awareness of participants were increased. The mobility project shall increase the training standards offered at the Stud of Marbach. As horse management is a highly popular training program (with more than 200 applications per year at the Stud Marbach and 20 acceptances) and at the same time a limited labour market capacities, it is of great importance that the trainee program is of a high standard in order to allow a fast integration into the labour market. A diversified set of skills as provided with the mobility project is therefore a highly valuable asset to the trainee program.
The EquiMobility 3.0 Project was set out to achieve enhanced employability and improved career prospects for trainees in the field of horse management. Stable management and further jobs affiliated to horse management underwent a rapid Europeanisation and technological advancements in the past decade. Additional efforts are necessary to increase the apprentices’ competences on the European .equine marketSince 2016, the lead partner sends trainees to project partners abroad. The successful implementation so far and the interest of the learners to take part in the mobilities motivated the lead partner to continue the realisation of the project. Furthermore, the qualification of the learners for the job market shall be increased aquired by european work experiences.