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+ + + Looking for native speaker (English) for EAT Equine Assisted Therapy Project + + +
Our small therapeutic riding stable/farm is located in the beautiful area of the "Nockberge" in Carinthia/Austria.
We are a non profit organisation and working in all fields of therapeutic riding.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning about: the different fields of Therapeutic Riding (Hippotherapy, Remedial Vaulting , Paraequestrian, Riding Paedagogy, Horse assisted Therapy) Horses, ...
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We live at a farm and there is a lot of tasks around.
It is a helping environment in all weathers! You should be fit and you need to enjoy working outside.
We need support with the horses (stable work, mucking out, grooming the horses, feeding...).
We are looking for an experienced horselover, who brings interest and a little bit of knowledge in EAA/EAT Assisted Activity/ Therapy, who likes to work in our team.
There will be stable work, grooming and feeding, ground work, helping in the therapeutic sessions. You have to support us with English and help us with translations.
Please do not expect to ride the horses.
Sorry, we do not accept dogs.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have single or double bedded renovated construction trailers (simple but cosy) at the area. They can be heated by radiators. Bathroom must be shared, water and electricity must be saved. We do not have hot water every day!
What else ...
All volunteers must have their own insurance!
Free WiFi is available to use ( Not in the Trailers, only in and around the house).
We will pick you up from trailstations, public transport (Bus) works fine, but please note that we are in the countryside.
We look forward to hearing from you. Tell us something about yourself, your experience (with horses) and how long you would like to stay for and how you could contribute.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 674273953311
Feedback (21)
26 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Zahrah )
We had the great luck of having Zahrah with us for more than one week. She is so kind, interesting and such a pleasure to have living with you.
She can turn her hand to any work that needs doing. She was amazing with my daughter, who absolutely loved her.
We can't highly recommend her enough.
Dear Zahrah, we will miss you and wish you all the… read more
She can turn her hand to any work that needs doing. She was amazing with my daughter, who absolutely loved her.
We can't highly recommend her enough.
Dear Zahrah, we will miss you and wish you all the… read more
(Excellent
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25 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Zahrah ) for host
I stayed one week at Christa’s place. It was a short time but truly a wonderful experience :)
Christa is so so kind, and she made the effort to cook such nice meals for us even though she was super busy with everything!! Super woman :D
But also aways made sure you are okay and enjoying your time and gives you a lot of opportunity to explore the… read more
Christa is so so kind, and she made the effort to cook such nice meals for us even though she was super busy with everything!! Super woman :D
But also aways made sure you are okay and enjoying your time and gives you a lot of opportunity to explore the… read more
30 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kasia)
Kasia was a joy to live with and work with. She is a lovely girl who gets on with everyone. She is a high energy self-starter who quickly assumes responsibility and is not afraid to tackle new challenges and situations. She is a reliable person to work with and her team work spirit is commendable.
Thanks again. The lovely memories of your visit… read more
Thanks again. The lovely memories of your visit… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mimi & Will)
Mimi is a beautiful girl inside and out, she is very caring and highly motivated to help others. She gave her best in everything she did and was a huge help on the farm here. Great with kids and horses. We wish her all the very best for her travels and can highly recommend her.
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Mimi & Will) for host
I spent two and a half weeks here and it was such a valuable experience.
Christa, Veronika, Franz and Laura welcomed me into their home and gave me an insight into the incredible therapeutic work that they do. I was able to assist with riding sessions, listen in on parts of the equine pedagogy course that they ran whilst I was there, and of… read more
Christa, Veronika, Franz and Laura welcomed me into their home and gave me an insight into the incredible therapeutic work that they do. I was able to assist with riding sessions, listen in on parts of the equine pedagogy course that they ran whilst I was there, and of… read more
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26 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Zahrah )
We had the great luck of having Zahrah with us for more than one week. She is so kind, interesting and such a pleasure to have living with you.
She can turn her hand to any work that needs doing. She was amazing with my daughter, who absolutely loved her.
We can't highly recommend her enough.
Dear Zahrah, we will miss you and wish you all the… read more
She can turn her hand to any work that needs doing. She was amazing with my daughter, who absolutely loved her.
We can't highly recommend her enough.
Dear Zahrah, we will miss you and wish you all the… read more
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Zahrah ) for host
I stayed one week at Christa’s place. It was a short time but truly a wonderful experience :)
Christa is so so kind, and she made the effort to cook such nice meals for us even though she was super busy with everything!! Super woman :D
But also aways made sure you are okay and enjoying your time and gives you a lot of opportunity to explore the… read more
Christa is so so kind, and she made the effort to cook such nice meals for us even though she was super busy with everything!! Super woman :D
But also aways made sure you are okay and enjoying your time and gives you a lot of opportunity to explore the… read more
30 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kasia)
Kasia was a joy to live with and work with. She is a lovely girl who gets on with everyone. She is a high energy self-starter who quickly assumes responsibility and is not afraid to tackle new challenges and situations. She is a reliable person to work with and her team work spirit is commendable.
Thanks again. The lovely memories of your visit… read more
Thanks again. The lovely memories of your visit… read more
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mimi & Will)
Mimi is a beautiful girl inside and out, she is very caring and highly motivated to help others. She gave her best in everything she did and was a huge help on the farm here. Great with kids and horses. We wish her all the very best for her travels and can highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Mimi & Will) for host
I spent two and a half weeks here and it was such a valuable experience.
Christa, Veronika, Franz and Laura welcomed me into their home and gave me an insight into the incredible therapeutic work that they do. I was able to assist with riding sessions, listen in on parts of the equine pedagogy course that they ran whilst I was there, and of… read more
Christa, Veronika, Franz and Laura welcomed me into their home and gave me an insight into the incredible therapeutic work that they do. I was able to assist with riding sessions, listen in on parts of the equine pedagogy course that they ran whilst I was there, and of… read more
1 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Soheil)
One of the loveliest workawayers we've had. Wonderful manners, very respectful, always available and sensitive to our need, super with the horses always treated them with sensitivity.
Dear Soheil, thank you so much, If you ever wanted to come back you would be most welcome.
Dear Soheil, thank you so much, If you ever wanted to come back you would be most welcome.
(Excellent)
22 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Soheil) for host
my very first experience with workaway turns out to be magnificent.
Very nice family, amazing environment and beautiful place.they are living in paradise . The horses are all very charming and it was fun to interact with them. actually i love them ;)
thanks a lot Veronica and Christa.
Hope that i'll have chance to come back.
Very nice family, amazing environment and beautiful place.they are living in paradise . The horses are all very charming and it was fun to interact with them. actually i love them ;)
thanks a lot Veronica and Christa.
Hope that i'll have chance to come back.
6 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelsey )
Kelsey is the most wonderful young woman you could wish to meet, she is warm, friendly, smart, interesting, wise and great fun. She was a great help to us both in the house and the stable during her stay, doing a necessary task without being asked and always happy to help with a wide variety of chores. She is a very good rider, great with horses… read more
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniella & Laurence)
Dani and Loz are a lovely and very responsible couple, great house guests and easy to be with. They helped us with whatever we were doing, fitted in fine and made a real connection with the horses.
Thank you so much and happy adventures :-) !!!
Thank you so much and happy adventures :-) !!!
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)
Dear Ana, thank you for your nice feedback and we totally aggree.
Ana is a lovely person and we can highly recommend her.
We want to add that helpers should make what they are told.
Sometimes also team work goes wrong if 4 helpers are not able to sort out the washed wool of 1!!! sheep in three weeks... washing their underwear in the fruitbowl,… read more
Ana is a lovely person and we can highly recommend her.
We want to add that helpers should make what they are told.
Sometimes also team work goes wrong if 4 helpers are not able to sort out the washed wool of 1!!! sheep in three weeks... washing their underwear in the fruitbowl,… read more
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host
Please note this in the description: "It would be great if volunteers can work independent, taking the initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do." There would be nothing like team work, and nobody will loose a lot of time to teach you basic things because Christa´s family has a lot of work to do, they might be busy most of the time. As… read more
15 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp)
Philipp is still here with us and we honestely wish we could just keep him! He and his wonderful dog are been with us for nearly 4 month. He is applying for other workaway positions as part of his travels so I am doing his feedback early in the hope of helping him get somewhere great.
Philipp is a treasure, anyone who hosts him and Seppi in the… read more
Philipp is a treasure, anyone who hosts him and Seppi in the… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andréa)
Andrea joined us for 4 weeks and she was a huge help at home, with the horses and therapies. She is very friendly, gentle, mannerly and easy to get with. We enjoyed her delicious cooking and baking and we shall fondly remember her time with us.
We have no hesitation in recommending Andrea as a volunteer.
Best of luck for you ... you are always… read more
We have no hesitation in recommending Andrea as a volunteer.
Best of luck for you ... you are always… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Iciar is fun to have around, unfortunatelly her English is not at a level, that makes conversation easy. We expected a helper with horse experiance or even a horselover, but she did not show a lot of interest in the horses and did not take iniative e.g. grooming, spent some times with the horses. Also in the therapeutic lessons she was not really… read more
(Good)
13 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I've spent a month there and it was quite an experience. The region is extremly beautiful althought town where the farm is located is bad connected and it's hard to find transportation especially on weekends.The lessons with the horses are helpful but I advice those who dont speak basic german don't go because it's frustating not be able to… read more
11 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ani)
Looking through the feedbacks we have realised that we did not leave feedback for this wonderful workawayer - a sorry oversight! Ani is a lovely young lady with many talents, intelligent, so helpful, totally trustworthy and good fun to be with. She was great with the horses and all animals, the kids, the team and family loved her. Good luck Ani… read more
(Excellent)
23 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ani) for host
This is a very friendly Austrian family, who make you feel at home. The horses are all funny characters and I had the opportunity to horse ride everyday with great lessons of Veronika. Christa is an amazing cook (lots of food) and she does interesting work with therapeutic riding. Cleaning the stables and picking apples, weeding was all fun with… read more
10 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Symeon)
The first week Symeon was fun, affable and polite and we enjoyed having him in our team although we was not helpful. Because there came up more and more problems after tree weeks we asked him to leave, but he stayed for one more week. During this time he showed a very bad behaviour, without any respect and did not contribute to anything.
(Neutral)
10 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Symeon) for host
6 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jérôme & Maud)
Jerome and Maude stayed with us more than 4 weeks. They are 5* helpers with a thoroughly lovely personality too. Excellent English and manners, help in every way possible going over and above in every aspect of what they are doing. Any host would be lucky to have such a lovely couple stay with them.
We wish you all the best for your future, you… read more
We wish you all the best for your future, you… read more
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Valerie)
Valerie spent six weeks with us and it feels way too short! She was an excellent support, absolutely reliable, skilled with horses, loveable with kids. Beside Valerie was a great team player and excellent company to us and the other workawayers. We cannot recommend her enough!
Thank you so much for your wonderful help and your company,, looking… read more
Thank you so much for your wonderful help and your company,, looking… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Valerie) for host
This was my first work experience away! I have been there for 6 weeks. You will received here in a small nice family of Christa, Vroni, Laura and Franz and can be part of the real daily take. The horses are great and the surrounding is beautiful. I learned a lot about the therapeutic riding and have gained experience of a lifetime. I was allowed… read more
25 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy stayed with us 3 weeks and we really enjoyed her company. She is warm, polite and friendly. Thank's Lucy, we wish you every sucess in your future.
(Very good)
24 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
I really enjoyed my time at the stables, I loved meeting everyone here and helping out with the horses, learning how to work and be with horses again as a rusty beginner. It was very peaceful up on the hill, and the family are very friendly and helpful. Thank you for everything! Lucy
2 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
My first work-a-way-experience back in September 2014. I spent 4 wonderful weeks at this lovely farm. The work was totally fair, and assisting with the therapy-sessions was very rewarding. I would totally recommend this place to animal and nature lovers.
Thank you for making special vegetarian food for me and showing us workawayers around in the… read more
Thank you for making special vegetarian food for me and showing us workawayers around in the… read more
28 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
Marie was a lovely peaceful presence in our home. She joined the hard manual work, she was a very fast learner, showed a lot of experience in handling the horses and entertaining the kids. We all enjoyed having her in the team.
Miss you, thank you so much for your help. Blessings
Miss you, thank you so much for your help. Blessings
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Pau)
This helper is a treasure! We are so glad to have this great young man at our place. Pau is a very friendly, intelligent and gentle young man with a very good level of English. He was a fantastic help to us and we can highly recommend Pau to any future host.
Dear Pau, we wish you all the best for the future and hope to see you again. You are… read more
Dear Pau, we wish you all the best for the future and hope to see you again. You are… read more
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Eniko)
Eniko is a polite, affable, chatty young woman that all round good companionship was first class. We thank her for helping us during a busy time of year and for being honest about letting others know that the farm is a lot of work and that we can really need helpers who are willing to turn their hand to all sorts of things and also contribute to… read more
(Good)
20 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Eniko) for host
I have spent 2,5 weeks here and have collected some really lovely memories. Christa, Veronika and Franz are happy to take you to see the beautiful surroundings. I loved listening to Franz telling us about farm work and his future plans with the place. Spending time with Veronika, talking with her was also very nice. I am thankful for all the… read more
14 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Stephan_Oberpfalz) for host
We've been here for six weeks and time was just flying!
(For the girls)there is lots of work to do in the stables and with the horses.
If you have technical knowledge, Franz appreciates every worker who sees the work and is also able to manage this on his own.
Christa & Vroni like it to show the sights of the area/region and always cooking more… read more
(For the girls)there is lots of work to do in the stables and with the horses.
If you have technical knowledge, Franz appreciates every worker who sees the work and is also able to manage this on his own.
Christa & Vroni like it to show the sights of the area/region and always cooking more… read more
21 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephan_Oberpfalz)
Stephan and Johannes stayed with us for more than one month, we had lots of wonderful volunteers and would defenitely rate them as one of the very best!
You could not hope for better guys than Stephan and Johannes. The brothers are super hard working, thinking ahead, polite, warm, always smilling and a great company. We are so sad to see them go!… read more
You could not hope for better guys than Stephan and Johannes. The brothers are super hard working, thinking ahead, polite, warm, always smilling and a great company. We are so sad to see them go!… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Katrin) for host
We've been here for six weeks and time was just flying!
There is lots of work to do in the stables and with the horses.
If you have technical Knowledge , Franz appreciates every worker who sees the work and is also able to manage this on his own.
Christa & Vroni like it to show the sights of the Area/Region and always cooking more then enough… read more
There is lots of work to do in the stables and with the horses.
If you have technical Knowledge , Franz appreciates every worker who sees the work and is also able to manage this on his own.
Christa & Vroni like it to show the sights of the Area/Region and always cooking more then enough… read more
21 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Katrin)
Kati, Stephan and Hannes stayed with us more than one month and we honestely wished we could just keep them!
Kati is an incredible girl to have around - the whole family loved her. She is super hard working, great with horses and kids, with outstanding technical understanding, skilled and persisting in so many fields. She is polite, good fun and… read more
Kati is an incredible girl to have around - the whole family loved her. She is super hard working, great with horses and kids, with outstanding technical understanding, skilled and persisting in so many fields. She is polite, good fun and… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Stella)
Stella is a great girl, with her smiling and positive attitude she fitted into the team and activities immediately. She learned so fast and showed notable experiance and skills with horses.
We all, the horses, the cats and kids will miss her!
Dear Stella, we wish you the very best and hope you will come to volunteer with us again in the… read more
We all, the horses, the cats and kids will miss her!
Dear Stella, we wish you the very best and hope you will come to volunteer with us again in the… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Elina)
Elina is a calm, friendly and perfectely pleasent lady, who got on with most tasks excellently. We would have preferred her to feel more at ease with the team and to integrate active in the therapeutic riding lessons, but we are sure this was only because of her malaise.
Thanks Elina for your help, it was great to have you with us. Hope you… read more
Thanks Elina for your help, it was great to have you with us. Hope you… read more
(Very good)
5 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Elina) for host
This family have such big hearts for the work with people (mostly children) that come to the center for therapeutic riding and pedagogic riding! They are very kind and willing to share their knowledge, I have learned so much and the surroundings are so beautiful! A walk away from the center to the lake and I have never seen a nire beautiful place.… read more
16 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nikola & Iryna)
It was our huge pleasure to host Nikola. He is a really nice and hard-working young man with a great attitude, self-starter and full of iniative. We welcomed da stranger and said farewell to a friend. He's welcome back any time. See you, Nikola :-)
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Nikola & Iryna) for host
My first workaway experience and I am delighted that it was at this beautiful family. Franz, Christa and Veronika are incredible people. You can expect every day the question if is everything OK, if you are well and if you are happy on the farm. It's just proof that they care that everyone feel comfortable. My daily duties included feeding and… read more
28 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Connor)
Wow, Connor is a great young man with energy, intelligence, great social skills and good sense of humor. He would be an incredible asset to help anyone, so if he asks to come, say yes!!!
Thank you so much, hope we will see you again, blessings!
Thank you so much, hope we will see you again, blessings!
(Excellent)
23 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Connor) for host
Well! Where do I begin what an amazing experience, all the people were so nice and so fun :) I had a fab time and would recommend anybody who is wanting to see carinthia to fo a workaway with Christa and her family, the food was so good and the room was good, I felt like I made a new family while I stayed there and I will definitely keep in touch!… read more
13 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Hsing Ya) for host
I spent three wonderful weeks here!! As my first workaway experience, I'm so lucky to meet this family! They are so nice and lovely. They treat me like family and we really had a good time! :) If you like horse, this is the place you should come definitely! In addition, delicious food is on the dining table everyday!! Although I just left 3days… read more
17 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (CathMay62) for host
What an amazing place! The whole family are so lovely and incredibly welcoming - I'm really sad to be leaving! They will cook you loads of amazing food, teach you oodles of stuff about their work and life and give you a great time. I had so many opportunities to sightsee in nearby towns (great bakeries), went hiking up glorious mountains, visited… read more
27 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ilaria & Marco) for host
Staying with this beautiful family in Austria was an amazing workaway experience! If you are passionate about horses and want to learn something about therapeutic riding you should definitely choose this place: the horses and ponies are lovely, the working hours are fine, the place is beautiful, you can ride in the arena, they will serve you a… read more
22 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (jtdjtd)
If Andrej asks to come and stay say YES PLEASE! He is such a lovely guy, easy going, warm, funny, great at using his initiative, incredibly hard working, great with kids and horses. Five stars will be not enough! We were very sad to say goodbye and Andrej, you are always welcome to return anytime, many thanks for all you have done :-)
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (jtdjtd) for host
In a nice Austrian town, there is even nicer horse farm with even nicest people. No, it's not a beginning of a Fairy tale. It's real. See it and believe it. Or trust me, been there, done that. :). I'll start with a food, joules are important aren't they. Horses have to eat and so do you. Only fed horses are happy horses and so do you. There is… read more
28 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Luismaneul )
Very easy and relaxed workawayer with a good sense of humor. You were a joy to have you around and we´ll miss you, Manny!
We look forward keeping in touch and wish you a happy and sucessful future.
We look forward keeping in touch and wish you a happy and sucessful future.
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Naomi)
Naomi is a great character, a really precice and organised helper. Very interested in our therapeutic work with a good handling of the horses. Kids and clients loved her. It was an absolute pleasure to have her in our team. Naomi will be a real asset to anyone hosting her. Good luck!
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Naomi) for host
This was a great opportunity to learn more about therapeutic riding, even though I had no previous experience in this field! The owners of the center are very kind and hardworking, I don't know how they manage to run this riding school alongside their full-time jobs! The horses are lovely, very calm and well-behaved. I stayed in a very nice… read more
