Come and ride endurance horses in a country posada at the foot of the Cordillera De Los Andes, Argentina

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Ricardo offers a country inn at 1750 meters above sea level at the foot of the Andes. It has large green spaces. Training Center Endurance horses (long distance). In an inn that serves as hotel and restaurant.

We are looking for experienced and good riders for the training and the caring of Arabians horses.

We are keen to share and enrich each other culturally, so for us it is a pleasure to welcome people from other countries.

We appreciate people acting in a spirit of teamwork and that adds to a climate of cordiality. Seriousness and honesty in value capabilities that provide volunteers.

Ricardo ofrece una Posada de campo a 1750 metros sobre el nivel del mar, al pie de la Cordillera De Los Andes. Cuenta con amplios espacios verdes. Centro de entrenamiento de caballos de Endurance (larga distancia). Al mismo tiempo la posada funciona como hotel.

Nos interesa mucho compartir y enriquecernos mutuamente y culturalmente, por eso para nosotros es un placer recibir gente de otros países.

Apreciamos gente que actúa con espíritu de trabajo en equipo y que sume a un clima de cordialidad. Valoramos seriedad y honestidad en las capacidades que ofrecen los voluntarios.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Gardening work, attention to Arab endurance horses. 5 hours of daily work, two day off a week.
We aré really interested in experienced riders. Please send your cv.

Trabajos de jardineria, cuidado de los caballos arabes de endurance. 5 horas de trabajo diario, con dos dia libre a la semana.
Estamos muy interesados en voluntarios que tengan experiencia con caballos, entrenamiento y cuidado. Gracias por mandar su cv. Al igual que voluntarios con experiencia en hoteleria.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We PROVIDE HOUSING and 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

BRINDAMOS HOSPEDAJE Y 3 COMIDAS (desayuno, almuerzo y cena).
What else ...
Treaking, swimmingpool in summer, visist the observatory and the national park El Leoncito, windcars (windcars have to be pay).
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 hours maximum

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.9)

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(5.0)

26/12/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Tabea)

Tabea es una persona muy trabajadora , responsable. y educada .
Excelente jineta ,fue un placer tenerla con nosotros,fue de gran ayuda .
Ojalá hubiera podido estar más tiempo.
Tabea te mandamos muchos cariños y te deseamos lo mejor para ti.

(Excellent )

21/12/2021

Left by Workawayer (Tabea) for host

The Posada is a beautiful, big, green place, the horses can run all around which is really nice. I stayed for 2 weeks, it was not racing/ training season so there was not much work to do. Just a bit in the morning and feeding in the evening.
But I still got to ride every day and also different horses which was a good experience. The owner Ricardo… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Aurélie) for host

What a amazing time I spend in this wonderful place !
I arrived there in January, thinking of staying a month and ended up staying 8 months. I had the best quarantine I could have hoped for, taking care of 16 beautiful arabian horses. I spent my time riding and training the older ones (so you need to be good rider for going there), preparing and… read more

(Excellent )

27/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (nina & martin) for host

Pasados dos semanas el la posada de Ricardo con jianna, otra workaway, y la pasamos muy muy bien !!
El lugar está hermoso, así que los caballos, y hay mucho tiempo en la organización de los días para disfrutar de ambos :) los lugares para andar en caballo son realmente muy lindos !!!
Aún que no somos muy buenos jinetes, Ricardo fue muy buena onda… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alba Naira) for host

Estuve 5 semanas en la Posada y al final me costó irme. Nunca había hecho ningún workaway y este fue el primero y la verdad es que no podía haber ido a un lugar mejor.
La Posada tiene algo especial, es un lugar muy hermoso, con unas vistas impresionantes, hace muy buen tiempo, aunque estuve en invierno, todos los días eran soleados. Se respira… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Hayley & Harry) for host

We spent just over 3 weeks at the posada and it is a very difficult place to leave, if we didn’t have future commitments we might have stayed forever! It’s a very beautiful place and if you love horses, dogs and amazing scenery it’s definitely a place for you! Ricardo, the owner, is incredibly nice, interesting and generous. The horses are all… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola )

Nicola fue una gran colabodora con los caballos ,fue un placer tenerla con nosotros por sus conocimientos.
Ayudo mucho con entrenamiento de caballos nuevos.le deseamos lo mejor.

(Excellent )

28/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nicola ) for host

I did my very first workaway there and i enjoyed it a lot. It's been great to work with the horses and Ricardo is a very kind and interesting person who provided us with all we needed. Accomodation, food, hiking and a lot of relaxing time at the pool during siesta - amazing. Thank you Ricardo and good luck for the next competitions!

(Excellent )

12/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mia) for host

I was planning to stay here 3 weeks and ending up staying 6, saying goodbye was not easy. The posada felt like a home away from home. Barreal is the most peaceful little town and the posada is truly beautiful.

No other work away experience I’ve done or will do will ever compare to my time at the posada. This was my fourth work away and my… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina & Muriel)

Sabrina y Muriel me ayudaron muchísimo en todas las táreas en la posada y con los caballos. Siempre las recordare como grandes amigas. Fue un placer encontrarme con ellas, realmente las siento parte de mi familia.
Sabrina y Muriel son gente inteligente, educada y muy profesional en todo lo que emprenden. Ojalá puedan volver un tiempo con… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sabrina & Muriel) for host

Nuestra experiencia en la Posada con Ricardo fue increíble.

Al principio hemos piensado quedar 3 semanas... quedamos más de 3 meses :-)

No hay palabras que pueden decir que vivimos ahí.. pero vamos a intentar de explicarlo ...

Hay este sentido mágico a la posada.. primero llegas en un lugar súper hermoso con 3 lindos perros y los… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah is a great person, she did such a good job with the horses, since she is an experienced ridder, she is also willing to help in whatever its needed, we have spent very nice moments, it was a great pleasure to meet her!!

(Excellent )

06/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

My experiences at the Posada were great and unforgetable. I worked with the horses going outside with them in a stunning, beautiful surounding. I really enjoyed it a lot. The horses - which are very nice, having a great place to live - and the nature with canyons and the view on some of the highest mountain peaks gave me a lot and I found a lot of… read more

(Excellent )

05/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde)

Mathilde fue de mucha ayuda con el cuidado y entrenamiento de los caballos, es una jineta experimentada, siempre dispuesta a colaborar. Muy amable y tranquila, ha sido un gusto conocerla!

(Excellent )

29/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host

Mi experiencia en la Posada durante 1 mes fue genial.
El lugar es hermoso, y casi nunca nublado !
Muy tranquilo y ritmo que permite mucho tiempo libre para descansar. Los que estan preocupados por el internet: hay wifi a 15 minutos de caminada en el pueblo ;)
Los caballos son muy tranquilos y simpaticos, y los lugares de entrenamiento varios y… read more

(Excellent )

13/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Fanny & Carla) for host

Fue nuestra primera experiencia con Workaway y resultó una aventura increíble. Nos quedamos un mes entero en casa de Ricardo trabajando en la posada, ayudando con los desayunos, la cena, atendiendo los clientes y ayudando con el mantenimiento de la posada. Trabajábamos entre 3 y 5 horas per día.
Al terminar nuestras tareas, podíamos disfrutar de… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Fee Denise) for host

I spent almost three weeks at the posada and it felt like a home away from home, even on Christmas which was almost like being with a family far away from my own family. The posada is really special, because the horses walk around freely and might even be around while one has lunch. They are very relaxed, kind and well-trained and Ricardo is… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maya) for host

This was my first workaway and I left feeling so lucky for the experience. I was working with the horses (with a team of 2 girls) for 3 weeks, riding 2 hours a day (usually in the morning) and doing some stables cleaning, feeding and groundwork with the horses. Ricardo taught us all about the techniques of endurance racing, and i learned a lot in… read more

(Excellent )

23/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (maxime)

Máxime thank you very much for come and help me , it was a pleasure to spend some time with you in te posada. You aré such a kind and pilote person, that makes easy work with you.

Wish you the best!

(Excellent )

12/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (maxime) for host

I spend almost 2 weeks whith Ricardo and it was really good. The place i such amazing, in front of the Cordilleras. The posada is good place to live and a good point to start the hiking. For the work i did, i help how i could Ricardo, cooking, cleaning the posada, and choping wood. I also help him a little bit with the horses. Ricardo is really a… read more

(Excellent )

15/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Malik)

Malik I want to thank you very much for your help, it was a pleasure to spend some time with you here in the posada, wish you the best in your carreer, and hope to meet again!

(Excellent )

10/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Malik) for host

It was my first experience with workaway .. and what can i say ?

A lot of good think ! I stayed 2 weeks in this beautiful place. I worked every morning and a few evenings .. I cooked for customers ! I could enjoy the place in the afternoon !
The work is quite simple, help Ricardo and Nelson to maintain the posada and the ranch !
I would really… read more

(Excellent )

16/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Yaramin)

Ariela es una persona que colaboró mucho con nosotros y mejoró notablemente cada día en su tarea, excelente Jineta. Estamos muy agradecidos con ella.

(Excellent )

28/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

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(Negative )

23/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

The place is beautiful, very peaceful, surrounded by mountains and the horses are great. I started work every time at 8am and worked more than 5 hours a day, with only 1 day off a week. It didn't bother me too much at first since I enjoyed working outside with the horses. It was difficult to work with Ricardo as he is unorganised and not very… read more

(Neutral )

07/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Daiane) for host

The posada is just amazing place, calm, friendly and safe. I spent a couple of weeks there and was just perfect. I wish I could stay longer. The work is really easy and the nature is incredible, you can see the Cordilheira mountains and breath the cold and fresh air every morning. The animals are incredibles, specially Mateo (Dog) and Viejo… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Antje) for host

At the beginning, not wanting to stay - for the tranquility.
At the end, not wanting to leave - for the tranquility,
feeling the transition from an outer world to the inner world,
with a deep touch of the spirit, the soul and the heart.
A place enriched by beauty and grandezza, as all of it's habitants, permanent or temporary.

Thank you… read more

(Excellent )

02/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (hannah) for host

I had a wonderful couple of the weeks on the Posada. A beautiful place to relax and the horse riding was incredible. Thank you Ricardo for your kindness and generosity.

(Excellent )

15/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Liselotte) for host

Very good experience ! I spend 3 weeks in the posada with Ricardo and the others volunteers. The work wasn't that hard, helping in the kitchen and more. The place is beautiful and so quiet. it makes me like nature ! Just be aware there is no internet at the posada, but you can go to the center (20 min walking). But definitely worth it, thanks… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Cristine)

Cristine gracias por tu ayuda en la posada, sos una persona muy agradable. Apreciamos mucho las ganas de ayudar que tenes siempre, fue un placer tenerte con nosotros, siempre te recordamos.
Thank you Cris! Wihs the best for you and hope to see you again!

(Excellent )

18/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Cristine) for host

I spend almost two months there, helping at the posada (general maintance) and working with the horses (cleaning the boxes and feeding them).
I have had an awesome experience. Barreal is a small town, where you have a great view of the Andes and the posada is a really calm and nice place.
The work is not difficult, but if you want to ride the… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Bernadette )

Bernadette thank you very much for your help in the posada, we learn a lot about you and your work with us. Hope to see you again and share a cake!! Wish you the best!!

(Excellent )

09/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Bernadette ) for host

Ricardo thank you for staying 4 weeks at your beautiful oasis with Santina, the horses and the dogs. I really enjoyed working with your guests and enjoying the quiet of the area. I will never forget my early mornings before someone else got up, having a cup of coffee in the garden, listening to a thousand birds, the sunrise over the mountains and… read more

(Very good )

25/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Shannon) for host

Increíble lugar! Muchos gracias a Ricardo para todo. Fui a la posada con la idea de trabajando un mes y pasa dos. El trabajo está bien. Tenemos una habitación grande para cada voluntario. La comida está rico y los caballos hermosos. Estoy aprendo mucho sobre el entrenamiento de los caballos (gracias Anna!) y voy a regresar pronto para un otro… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Verena) for host

I stayed at the Posada for 4 weeks and have had an amazing time. I helped train the horse as well as cleaning stables and feeding them. I really enjoyed my stay and I would definately recommend this place. If you work with the horses you usually work from 7am to about 11am and then from about 5pm to 7pm. These times can change but one has plenty… read more

(Very good )

17/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sylwia) for host

I am very grateful for each amazing day here, I couldn't have been more fortunate ... I have stayed working around posada and with horses for 7 weeks. And it wasn't easy to say good bye.
Posada itself is a very peaceful place, that I could have dreamed about to find better one to practise meditation. Waking up to rains of sunshine, hanging around… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Malgorzata) for host

I had amazing time in the Posada, and I regret that it was not longer. I stayed three weeks and worked with horses (feeding, taking care, riding). All the people in Posada - Ricardo, other workawayers and staff - were very friendly and welcoming and it felt like you are part of the family. Barreal itself is very tranquil place, with breathtaking… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Clemence)

Thank you very much about the help in the posada and with the animal, you were very usefull and was a pleasure to have you here!

(Excellent )

20/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Clemence) for host

I spent more than a month here and my heart still beats a lot when I think of my experience. I had the chance to work with the arab horses in great company (other workawayers and lovely animals) and the landscapes were breathtaking, litteraly.
The Posada where you sleep and eat is very comfortable and the employees are nice. Ricardo is a gentleman… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Monika & Anthony ) for host

We worked with Ricardo and his staff at the Posada for 6 weeks from May to June. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

The work - caring for horses, collecting wood, looking after guests by preparing breakfast and general cleanliness of the Posada (sweeping leaves). Not too hard.

We also prepared a landscape plan for the host which he was… read more

(Excellent )

08/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I stayed here for almost 5 months, and absolutely loved my time there. I was working only with the horses - caring for them, exercising (riding out) and in one case backing and training. The horses (mostly Arabs) are incredible and the riding is great. I learnt a lot about the sport of endurance and there is no doubt my riding and horsemanship… read more

(Excellent )

17/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Elisabeth) for host

I stayed 10 days at the posada in December 2014 and I had an absolutely wonderful time. The posada is gorgeous and perfect for anyone who'd like a little peace & quiet for some time.
It's paradise for the horses there and the work is not hard at all (at least in December, it probably depends on the season).
Thank you for the great time!

(Excellent )

15/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Anita) for host

My sister and I had a wonderful time at this beautiful posada! We consider ourselves very lucky to have been given the chance to work with arab horses everyday for 3 weeks - it was an amazing experience. If you want to work with the horses - mention it in advance! Ricardo is a very generous and kind host, the rooms are spacious and comfortable and… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Maryse)

Maryse ha sido una colaboradora excepcional, nos ayudo mucho mejorando nuestras paginas con las hermosas fotos que saco en nuestro lugar, es muy creativa y eficiente. Y ademas en las otras tareas que tuvo que realizar se desempeño muy bien. Fue un placer tenerla con nosotros

(Excellent )

24/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Maryse) for host

Such a great place! You are surrounding by mountains (take a look at my pictures), you leave in a comfortable private room, you have the possibility to ride horses, the work is fare, the staff is so nice and the owner is a generous person who want you to feel at home. The only "problem" is that you have to go to the center of the village to get… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (alessandra)

Ha sido realmente un placer tener a alessandra con nosotros, apreciamos mucho su educación y capacidad. Gracias por tu colaboracion, esperamos verte nuevamente!!

(Excellent )

14/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (alessandra) for host

I was very glad to stay at the posada.It was a pleasure cooking for the tourists and for the other volunteers.Ricardo is a very reliable person and extremely generous.I'll never forget my stay there and so this the place, the lands, the workers and the dogs.I firmly recommend to work with him.Thank you Eduardo for give me the opportunity to know… read more

(Excellent )

09/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Gerardo)

Estamos agradecidos con gerardo por el tiempo compartido y la ayuda recibida, muy buena persona y muy educado. Gacias nuevamente saludos!

(Excellent )

29/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gerardo) for host

Siempre estaré agradecido por la experiencia vivida durante más de dos meses en esta posada junto a lindas personas en un hermoso lugar y en el hermoso entorno de Barreal.
Realmente compartimos por aquellos días un sentimiento de familia.
Gracias! De corazón.

(Excellent )

06/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)

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(Negative )

15/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Robert & Kevan )

MUCHAS GRACIAS ROBERT Y KEVAN POR EL MARAVILLOSO TIEMPO COMPARTIDO! REALMENTE FUE UN PLACER RECIBIRLOS EN NUESTRA POSADA, SU PREDISPOSICIÓN PARA AYUDAR FUE SIEMPRE LA MEJOR! SIEMPRE ES UN PLACER COMPARTIR CON GENTE TAN BUENA Y EDUCADA.
SANTINA Y RICARDO

(Excellent )

26/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Robert & Kevan ) for host

Our time on the Posada was absolutely incredible! We were there for one month (Feb-Mar) and could not have imagined a better work exchange. Señor Ricardo and his daughter, Santina, live in an extremely beautiful part of western Argentina, and their property, in particular, is astoundingly gorgeous.

Typically, our day would begin at 7:30 for… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host

Better late than never- thank you Ricardo for a truly incredible experience. Thank you especially for being so welcoming to us and really making us feel at home.

I hope that Alice and I will be able to return one day to your beautiful posada and to see Chicito and all of the other dogs and animals that made it an unforgettable… read more

(Excellent )

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