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We are a family living in the sw alentejo, costa vicentina, working in 3 different fields: -Horsetraining / Horsetrails -pedagogical work w. teenagers and also medical mushrooms in the winter season. Our ranch is 12km from the ocean in the middle of a forrest.
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DIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We offer riding lessons to you, or if you are experienced trailrides.
you will learn some horse training basics based on the FBT (freedom based training)
you will learn about medicinal and editble mushrooms.
you might have some fun with some teenagers
you will learn how to slowly change a pine monoculture to a living, divers forrest
and beside of that we will have fun at the beaches and lakes..... or some quiet evenings in front of our fireplaces.Help
---» ---» ---» now, during springtime we are looking for people who love to care for the horses and also have some handy skills.
Some ridingskills will be handy, we will try to give you lessons if you like.
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in general we are looking for people who love to be around horses, and know how to ride. So if you can ride all 3 gaits, we can consider your offer.
If you have any building skills you are also most welcome. We are looking for people for some small building projects. Building a production/fruiting room for the mushrooms, a waterstorage and some general forresting tasks are ahead of us. So it might be beneficial if you have some basic knowledge in these fields. A couple, or close friends would be most welcome.
As a plus for you, we will offer some riding lessons and hacks on a horseback.
You will be part of our family and love to share our knowledge about processing medicinal mushrooms and freedom based horsework.
Our minimum stay is at least 6 weeks...we prefer long timers.Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
You will have a huge american RV mobilhome for your self and a shared bathroom. we will cook and eat together.
What else ...
on your free days we will provide you a lift to the stunning beaches in Zambujeira do mar or Odeceixe. You can go by bus to the citys of Lagos or to the sights at the south algarve.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
we have glassfiber internet, so if you need a fast connection for your studies/business, be welcome on the fast track
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The feeding work with the horses is pretty… read more
Not only that she is very practical, she also is an emphatic animal lover and sensibel rider.
She is responcible and and realiable, hard working ranchhand.
Our horses enjoyed her loving caring and our family her heartfull presence and her humor.
Next time she comes around, we won´t let her go again.
I am beyond grateful for Chris' trust in me concerning the horses and… read more
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The feeding work with the horses is pretty… read more
Not only that she is very practical, she also is an emphatic animal lover and sensibel rider.
She is responcible and and realiable, hard working ranchhand.
Our horses enjoyed her loving caring and our family her heartfull presence and her humor.
Next time she comes around, we won´t let her go again.
I am beyond grateful for Chris' trust in me concerning the horses and… read more
At the ranch we worked 25-30… read more