Looking for people with natural horsemanship skills to play with our horses and dogs in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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We are searching for an EXPIERIENCED natural horsemanship (Parelli) volunteer, to help us taking care of our animals and training the horses. Please write us, if you are interested!!

We are a family with dogs, cats, chickens and our three horses. We live in Puerto Viejo, a small town on the caribean coast of Costa Rica.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Taking care of horses and walking the dogs.
Help
We are looking for people with horsemanship skills to play with our horses. There is a little general work to do like feeding and cleaning the stable, but the biggest part is training the horses on the ground and taking the dogs for long walks at the beach.
Since the three horses, Cas, Indi and Merlin are on different levels with natural horsemanship (just started to experienced), we need really experienced people for them! Our training is based on Parelli.
Minimum stay 2 month.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
You will stay in a Caribbean cabin with 1-2 other volunteers on our property, close to our house. We offer one room with 2 single beds. Most of the time, 2 people share a room. The room has a bathroom with a shower, but only cold water (which is quite refreshing with 32 degrees ;-)). There is an open kitchen and a terrace, which is also shared. You will have Wifi. We offer accommodation only, food is not provided. We recommend the local market on Saturdays.
What else ...
There are spectacular places like our famous beaches, mountains, waterfalls, parks, and much more to discover in your free time. It is easy to get around either by bike or bus.
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
3 hours a day, 5 days a week maximum, depending on the number of volunteers

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Feedback left by and about host (17)

05/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Clare)

To the hosts ... Clare is a very lovely, quiet spirit and hands-on woman. I can only recommend her with all my heart.
To Clare ... Clare, I enjoyed having you here and I would have loved to spend more time with you. I wish you all the best, nice places to go and amazing experiences...

(Excellent )

05/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Clare) for host

Heike is an amazing woman, knows everyone in puerto viejo and sorts out their problems. She is very welcoming and explains everything that needs doing. Horses and dogs are lovely. Bike is available to borrow to cycle to field to feed them twice a day and jodhpur wellies which were a godsend in rainy season. Thank you Heike

(Excellent )

09/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host

I had an amazing time at Heike's place :-). The horses are very sweet and we got taught a lot about natural horsemanship which was super interesting and changed my style of horse training even in the future. We got a lot of free time and there is amazing surf and yoga in Puerto Viejo. Also if you like Reggea(ton) this town is definitely the place… read more

(Excellent )

06/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Krystina & Caine) for host

My Partner and I stayed in Puerto Viejo for 7 weeks from November to early January. This is a magical place, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time volunteering for Heike. We really miss the animals and the relaxed environment, and hope to be back one day!

(Excellent )

03/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jasmin ) for host

I spent almost 5 weeks at Heikes Place. Heike is a very good "boss" because she's so competently,warm hearted and knows how to treat the volunteers. Her good heart blended with responsibility make the perfekt mixture! The whole weeks felt like home for me and to ride the horses on the beautiful beach was always an amazing experience. I think… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmin )

We had the pleasure to have Jasmin here with us for the last 5 weeks, and I can only say that she is an amazing person and a gain to any place . She is such a positive, loving and hands-on-girl. Great with people and animals. She has a lot of experience with horses, is very calm handling them and she's an excellent rider and because of her calm… read more

(Excellent )

08/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ingeborg & Ids)

Ingeborg it was a just great to have you here. I think you did a great job with Merlin and I enjoyed having coffee with you and Gips. I hope life might bring you back around here someday. :)

(Excellent )

08/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ingeborg & Ids) for host

It took me way too long to write this feedback, but what an amazing time i have had at Heike's. Playing around with the dogs and horses while Heike makes you feel at home. During my time Gips was not feeling that well, so I only had to work with Merlin, who is an amazing horse, as long as you tell who is the boss. First time I rode him I was not… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Andre & Julia)

Julia and Andy, a great couple who is always ready for any type of help. I enjoyed very much you company and help. Julia was really very good with our horses and Andy was great with our dogs and any other handy-work. You guys just fit in perfectly. We all miss you guys a lot and hope you be back some time soon.

(Excellent )

09/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Andre & Julia) for host

We had a truly amazing time with Heike and her family and quickly became part of it. We wish we could have stayed longer and are really looking forward to return soon. The horses are in great shape, the dogs are super lovely and the surroundings of Puerto Viejo are more than beautiful. We can only recommend you to use your chance working at this… read more

(Excellent )

17/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)

Jenny is a great addition to any place!! She is a lovely and kind person, hands-on in everything you ask her to do. She has the knowledge to take care of horses and is a very experienced rider. She does her job with love and dedication. I can only recommend her. ... Jenny we miss you!!

(Excellent )

19/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jack)

Jack stayed with us for about 1½ month. He is a awesome young man, humble, polite and a real hard worker. He has a huge knowledge about horses and a great way with them. I can only recommend him.
Jack, you know you became part of our little family and we miss you big time!
Thanks for everything!! You did such a amazing job with Merlin (I’m… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (maryne)

Maryne is a very nice and helpful person. She's really good with horses and riding. Thanks for everything Maryne!! :)

(Excellent )

14/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sílvia)

Silvia is a great addition to anywhere. She is very willing, hands-on, independent and in general a very nice and likable person. Also she was great with the horses and they had a lot of fun together. We miss you already and hope to see you again. Have a great time! :)

(Excellent )

14/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sílvia) for host

Heike is the sweetest host ever. She is flexible, kind, responsible, worried about her horses and also about her guests. She made sure my time there was more than awesome. I felt like home and in a very nice atmosphere and the horses were so nice too. Gipsy is so well behaved, Merlin is a little stubborn though... haha but such a cheerful horse .… read more

(Excellent )

19/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)

Nia is a very sweet person, kind and always willing to help. She surely is a great addition to any place.
Nina, we real enjoyed having you here with us.

(Excellent )

03/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host

I spent almost a months with Heike and her beautiful horses. Heike is such a warmhearted person and I felt home from the first second. It was a wonderful experience and I would like to come back to paradise everytime. I could not have ask for more :)

(Excellent )

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