Help at a horse ranch in Carbon, Cahuita, Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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23/10/2021
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2021

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Description
I have some cabinas in Cahuita on the Black beach side.I need help starting a horse farm,looking for people with natural horsemanship skills,to groom,socializeT and feed the horses.Farm is located in small village outskirts of Cahuita
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The farm is locates in the village of Carbon 2 just outside of Cahuita you will get to experience the caribbean and latino culture.You can experience first hand what it's like living in a small village perhaps realizing that the simple things in life are truly a blessing thus contributing to making you a better person.
Help
Currently looking for experience rider but not necessary,you would be feeding,grooming the horses,feeding,deworming,,help repairing fences,someone that can bring a lot of dedication.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
You will have your own room and shower , food is provideed.
What else ...
On your spare time you are welcome to ride the horses,go to beach in Cahuita,visit the national park and do your shopping,banking,post office,There is a van that picks up the high school kids and takes them to Cahuita you can ride with them 1000 colones one way or walk to main road about 45 minutes to main road and take bus to Cahuita,puerto viejo,Bribri,people have cars so you can catch a ride.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Cultural exchange:
(4.7)

Communication:
(4.3)

25/05/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Viktoria & Marc)

Great Volunters:Viktoria and Marc lived at our Farm for several months in 2020 and 2021. They've lived together with three dogs and took very good care of them. In and around the house they've always been neat and kept everything clean like they had been in their own home. Furthermore they've taken care of twelve horses together with the manager… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (Viktoria & Marc) for host

We stayed at here for two months and it was a mind changing experience. On the farm every thing is less than more. Less stress in live, less hectic, less 'you must do' and a lot more of Pura Vida. If you're searching for a more rural live, a farm live without luxury and many animals and are open to live with basics in a very small town up on the… read more

(Very good )

12/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Aurélie & Plouzeau) for host

We unfortunately missed the opportunity to spend the workaway at franklin n silka because of our timing but franklin offers us to spend at least one extraordinary day we his big family !!! It was such a dream !! After the great walk (45 to 1 good hour because of the great hill you have to hike but so pleasant to do even more when you discover this… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Loren) for host

I lived and breathed this Workaway for 2.5 months. To say it was life changing is an understatement and I will ever be in debt of Silka and Franklin for giving me the opportunity to be apart of their animal family for the time I was there. The farm is located 30 minutes from Cahuita in the hills. If you don’t have a car, you get there by bussing… read more

(Very good )

28/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Toni) for host

I stayed for about a month, some time with another volunteer, and some time with the house tennant, and it is a very simplistic, slower way of life, very nice and relaxed. The house is BEAUTIFUL and the property is quite diverse, but it needs some work.

If you don't have basic horsemanship knowledge, the permanent tennant, Silka, can help you… read more

(Good )

23/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I personally had a good experience at the horse ranch, but I do realise it may not be for everyone.
I was traveling alone but was lucky that another volunteer who had lots of experience with horses started the same day as me. As a result, I learnt a lot about taking care of horses and it really went well altogether.
Our days consisted of feeding… read more

(Very good )

11/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mireille) for host

The farm is located in a very small village. Please consider the following points if you want to go to the horse ranch in Carbon:

The farm is run by Franklin alone, who lives in Cahuita. That means you are alone in the house from late afternoon untill the next day. There is room for two volunteers. If there's no one else, you might be alone most… read more

(Neutral )

15/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anna & Mile) for host

If you love the nature and like to be in the real costa Rica its the place for you. We stayed one week in carbon. Franklin and Marietta are very welcoming people and looking after you like parents. Just nice!! The horses are nice too..
Sometimes we were a bit bored because the house is out in nowhere and there was not that much work to do. But… read more

(Good )

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