The image depicts a group of people riding horses on a dirt path, surrounded by trees, with the riders facing away from the camera.
The image depicts a rustic wooden cabin situated in a lush green field, surrounded by vibrant flowers and trees, with a serene mountainous backdrop.
The image depicts a group of horseback riders traversing a rugged dirt path, set against a picturesque backdrop of rolling hills and mountains.
The image depicts four individuals riding horses on a dirt path, with trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
The image depicts a person riding a horse in an outdoor arena, with a fence and trees in the background. The rider is wearing a red shirt and black pants.
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Develop your equestrian skills in amazing countryside near Arezzo, Italy

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, I'm Alexandra, I'm part of a riding school in Castiglion Fibocchi near Arezzo.
    We house a total of 18 horses and ponies. Our riding school is surrounded by nature, in a position between hills and plains perfect for rides and trekking. From April to October we have mainly German customers, and during the summer holidays we organize summer camps for a small group of children.

    The riding stable is the centre of our family life: we all ride and help Andrea, who works at the riding stable.
    We exchange ideas with each other on a daily basis and are open to new cultural influences, traditions and ideas.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Sustainability
    Farming
    Plant care
    Languages
    Blogging
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are passionate about Maremma horses, a breed that is traditionally used in Maremma by butteri, for working with livestock. Maremma horses have a tenacious nature and a robust and resistant structure, perfect for our territory. With us you will find not only the opportunity to develop your equestrian skills, but also to undertake wonderful rides in the upper Valdarno that will allow you to establish a unique relationship with the horse and with nature.
    We maintain traditions such as the blessing of horses and visit historical events such as the Saracen Festival in Arezzo or the Palio in Siena.
    The riding stable belongs to a large organic farm.This allows insights into many production areas such as the olive oil mill, the wine cellar, the cheese factory, the bakery, etc. There is also a farm museum.
    Many people of different nationalities work together, but the business is thoroughly Italian and family-run.
    Thanks to my many years of intercultural professional experience, I can convey a feel for the appropriate Italian communication style and behavioral norms.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    Experience with horses is required, to take them to paddocks, to saddle them and to assist during lessons. It is necessary to groom them and clean the box and paddock.
    We are working in a team and set up a weekly programm of work. The hourly wage is 8.50 euros.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We offer free accommodation in an apartment shared with other colleagues in the village, which is just a few minutes from the riding school. Everyone has their own room.
    At the riding school there is also a cosy clubhouse with a small kitchen where we have lunch.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 216143374263

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The image depicts a rustic wooden cabin situated in a lush green field, surrounded by vibrant flowers and trees, with a serene mountainous backdrop.
The image depicts a group of horseback riders traversing a rugged dirt path, set against a picturesque backdrop of rolling hills and mountains.
The image depicts four individuals riding horses on a dirt path, with trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
The image depicts a person riding a horse in an outdoor arena, with a fence and trees in the background. The rider is wearing a red shirt and black pants.
The image depicts a group of people riding horses on a dirt path, surrounded by trees, with the riders facing away from the camera.

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