Working with horses in Styria, Austria

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2019

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We are looking for a new family "member"!

My name is Kathi, a cheerful 37 year old horse adicted lady and I would love to have YOU in my barn crew.
I would expect you to help me with cleaning stalls, get horses to the pasture, feeding horses, keep the inside and outside area clean,

In the evenings we usually sit down to dinner together to talk and enjoy our international experiences. I also have an experience being a year as a trainee on a horse farm in the USA a few years ago, and I would like to repay the hospitality I received there during my stay. I think that was the best year in my life

We have about 20 horses in the stable and some other animals,too. In addition to the horses there are four goats, five pigs and four dogs which live with me/us in the house.

My horse farm is located in Styria, Austria, about 40 Kilometers away from Graz and 140 Kilometers from Vienna. From the Vienna Airport to Graz there is a direct bus connection (Flixbus). I can pick you up from the bus station in Graz.
The farm is outside of a small country town, about three kilometers away from grocery stores, Restaurants, banks and a few Pubs.

We live in a peaceful area surrounded by beautiful woods. In the nearby area there is a lot to explore if you are interested in sights or in hiking.

For you to feel happy working here, you must love animals and enjoy a quiet country side life.

I´m looking forward to hear from you and hoping your stay with me and the stay with me would be a great experience for you, too.

Please understand that I only can take workawayers who will stay at least 3 -4 weeks!
Type of help
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Other
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Language practice, (German, English), countrylife, typical austrian food, beautiful landscape, animal therapy, serene living and working environment.
Help
Task mainly includes: Cleaning stalls, feeding horses, bringing horses in and out
Also some help with chores around the house will be appreciated :)
Languages spoken
english, german
Accommodation
The whole upper floor in the house. You will have your own bedroom and you share living room, bathroom, toilet with other workaways. There is an internet connection in the house.
What else ...
Experience working with horses is required because you are involved with them all the time
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

Upper floor living room

The kitchen corner downstairs with the dining table

Bedroom

Massimo, Merlin and our refugee donkey Lisa

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The stable at night

This is me, Kathi and Una

Feedback left by and about host (10)

18/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tamisra) for host

I'm extremly grateful to stay at Kathi's beautiful farm as my first Workaway experience. She took the time to teach me a lot of farm work that I never have had in my life and her forbearance surprised me. Kathi is both extremely strong and soft, smart, intelligent, funny, hard working woman with full of energy that encouraged me to keep going and… read more

(Excellent )

07/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Crystal) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I had a great time! It’s nice to get away from city life, and Kathi’s farm is very calm and serene. All the animals (horses, goats, pigs, and the dogs) are very well trained and gentle. The work is a bit hard but definitely worth it. Kathi is extremely kind, understanding, and was happy to speak German… read more

(Excellent )

05/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Agnese) for host

Once Kathi was asked who was her favourite horse and she answered: "I will do everything for each of them." This sentence completely describes her. And she will do everything not only for all the animals she has but also for all the humans who crosses her path in life too.
I spent only two months at Kathi's place but it was like living a whole… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Andrey) for host

Kathy, thank you for the wonderful experience, communication and fun!
The farm is located on the top of a hill, the view is awesome, you can admire it from the balcony on the second floor. The place for those who really love animals, Kathy has a lot of them.
Be prepared for the basic farm work, it can be dirty sometimes, but if you like this style… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Seyedmojtaba) for host

Kathi was so nice and kind person who accepted my request for a short time to help me find another host because I had faced to last minute cancellation for a host in Germany. Although there are always work in a farm, it wasn't hard, especially if you like horses. Thank you for your kindness Kathi, and be happy and healthy always.

(Excellent )

05/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Daniela) for host

I've been surrounded by horses almost my whole life, and I can tell their way of being is a reflection of their owner.
Kathi's horses a the kindest, gentlest, loving and calmed horses I've been with in a long time. I had the pleasure to take care of them for a week and it was such a nice experience, as to meet Kathi.
She has always a smile even… read more

(Excellent )

19/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (ISMAEL) for host

Hello ! It was my first direct contact with the animals (especially horses), I enjoyed wonderful days at Kathi's house. I learned a lot from Workaway Heidi, who guided me all the time in the activities. Besides interacting, cooking and also being in great company of Kathi and Heidi. Kathi! Thanks for the opportunity ! You are a special person!… read more

(Excellent )

30/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nicolai) for host

I stayed for about two weeks. I had a great time. Kathi is awesome! We played card games, cooked meals, and had a few riding lessons. I also had very nice room in the house.

You are expected to work. The animals need to be fed and their stalls cleaned out everyday, but she is very respectful of working 5 hours a day for 5 days a week. I enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Heidi ) for host

I stayed with Kathi for six weeks in the summer. From the moment I arrived she made me feel at ease and welcomed me into her home and made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed.
Kathi is a kind , fun loving, easygoing lady. When staying with Kathi you’re made to feel like a part of the family and are welcomed by her friends. Kathi is… read more

(Excellent )

10/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Michael & Alena) for host

I don't know how to say it in english but we had found a new family-member.

Kathy is Incredible. She's doing everything for the Workawayers.

BUT..... here is not a place to make "cheap holidays". You have to do your staff. The Horses need you and you have to clean them up twice a day.

Cathy is a lovely person and we will never forget the… read more

(Excellent )

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