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Hello, my name is Laima and I am guardian of this sacred corner of the world and guardians of a herd of horses.
I am called to share all that I have discovered and learnt over the years with you, so you too can feel the connection with the spirit of the horse and maybe be inspired to create your own safe-haven.
It is our divine right to create heavenly reality here on Earth, a sanctuary where innocence can flourish.
Only when all the needs of the horses are met (water, food, social interactions, freedom of movement and shelter) we can begin to talk about interacting with horses in an authentic way. When we realize the need for the horse to become a willing participant in a relationship we can begin the path towards true partnership. Ask yourself- not what the horse may do for you, but what can we offer to the horse? How to facilitate, encourage, support and inspire the horse to become hero in his/her own story.
I offer you to experience life in the countryside, help with handling and caretaking of horses.
The horses have large pasture, automatic water and free-entry shelters available 24/7, but there are still plenty of things to help around. I invite you to open your eyes to different way of being with these magnificent beings NOT just riding and using them for our own purposes.
We take volunteers on calendar MONTHLY basis (1-30 date), 1 person at a time. We receive many applications, priority given to those who are able to fit within this guideline, as organizing gets difficult otherwise.
*We welcome people with pre-existing horsemanship experience only!!!!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We welcome people with pre-existing horsemanship experience only!!!!
Otherwise please write to us to inquire about basic horse handling courses available.
Horses are trained with choice, voice, positive reinforcement and relaxation as the main priority.
You may observe and ask questions during/after my training sessions with the herd. Some of the topics/methods that may be covered:
- agility training
- Methods for relaxation and groundwork
- Liberty training
I CANNO'T teach you:
- Riding (please note this is NOT a riding stable and I don't offer any riding lessons at all) Our horses are young or in rehab.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Volunteers help with the usual day-to-day chores in this little horse paddock-paradise such as poo-picking from the free entry stable and arena, grooming, taking horses for a walk around the area, steaming hay and filling hay nets.
You must be fit and confident to work with your hands and able to lift medium weights.
We have a family orchard with apples, pears, cherry, plums (just for family consumption, not selling) and a very small vegetable garden and greenhouse.
Please note! I do not teach pottery as part of the Workaway experience. I have several long term and short term teaching programs described in my website in great detail.
CHORES
You may be asked to do these various tasks:
- filling hay (1-2h per day)
- cleaning the free entry shelter and main horse area (approx. 1h per day)
- brushing/grooming the horses
- walking with the horses for up to 15km
- cycling with the horses for up to 15km
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Russian: Beginner
Accommodation
We provide shared semi-private loft in newly renovated 140 building next to my pottery studio. Loft is a large open space that can be shared amongst up to 4 people (mainly I use this for hosting students and apprentices for my pottery studio on irregular basis). There is kitchen for making your own meals, shower and sauna in the adjoining building next to the loft.
The whole property is large and consists of 150yo brick 2 story house, 500m2, where we live and host artists in residence and my pottery studio and adjoining loft and sauna house with communal kitchen and bathroom. We use loft by the pottery studio for hosting my pottery apprentices, Workaway volunteers and other visitors.
Adjoining this is my parents large industrial agricultural farm.
What else ...
There is public transport bus stop 2.8km from the farm with good further connections throughout the country.
You have your own kitchen, where you make your own meals. Food is not included in any of the offers.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
free wifi
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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I lived in a loft together with 5 ceramic apprentices. Even though it's a shared space I felt very comfortable.
Most of my work was taking care of the horses (feeding, collecting poop etc.) and a little bit of gardening. As Laima was very busy in the studio at this time I worked on my own most of the… read more
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I lived in a loft together with 5 ceramic apprentices. Even though it's a shared space I felt very comfortable.
Most of my work was taking care of the horses (feeding, collecting poop etc.) and a little bit of gardening. As Laima was very busy in the studio at this time I worked on my own most of the… read more
Being a beginner with horses, I can say that I learned some useful stuff about moving with horses and interacting with them. I liked to visit them in the morning while they are peacefully sleeping and snoring. Filling feeding nets with hay and cleaning the stable are parts of the activities. On… read more
I spent a very nice two and half weeks with Laima, Andreas and her horses ,kitties and doggie in the Latvian countryside.
I learned many things about horses and how to care and respect them.Laima has a great passion for horses, is a… read more
I stayed in a very comfortable flat next to her house and worked in the garden, and took care of her pets. I learnt a lot about horses and how to work with them ! I had a very good time with all the cats and dog ! I hope I will be able… read more
It a nice experience for who ever want live the real calm of the life, in this place the word stress… read more
