Keppler Farm

Our farm is set on 23ha in the Czech Highlands with fields, orchards, forest and streams. The area is enjoyed by those who like hiking and being in nature.

Horse riding is available outside of work hours however your riding skill must be at a suitable level - intermediate/advanced. This means that you are able to give the horse direction in walk, trot and canter. I am able to give improvement points however it will not be possible to train a beginner and the safety of the rider and horse is paramount. Also if the weather conditions are poor such as ice or mud then it will not be safe to ride.

There can be an opportunity to train horses however horses are intelligent animals and their respect and obedience must be earned, it's not for everyone. The stay at the farm should be for the whole of the experience rather than just the horses.

We share in the household chores together such as cooking and cleaning, for those that are less able to cook we ask for more help on the clean up after. Those that have a sense of responsibility and self motivation may enjoy the farm more as we do not wish to micro manage tasks. A two week stay is preferred because it takes a few days to learn about the farm and caring for the animals.

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Štěpánov nad Svratkou, Czech Republic

Reviews

4.5
(20 reviews)20

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

Spain

5

Mi experiencia en Keppler Farm fue muy positiva, aprendí un montón sobre los caballos y sus comportamientos. Huck y Klara tienen mucho en cuenta tus preferencias y capacidades y se adaptan a cada ayudante.
He estado en una época donde había mucho trabajo y todo era caótico pero hemos podido trabajar juntos para mejorar la situación.
Me voy muy contenta y con ganas de volver pronto😊

about 2 months ago

Chile

5

My experience in Keppler's Farm was very rewarding. I had the opportunity to connect with the nature which I enjoyed overall. The work was hard, but there were breaks where I could focus on my stuff without distractions. As for the food, it was excellent; I had the freedom of making my own dishes but most of the time, I took advantage of Klara and Huck's cooking skills 😂. Working with them was easy, they were clear and specific about the daily tasks. I recommend it to someone who is looking for an volunteer experience in the Czech Republic countryside.

4 months ago

Portugal

5

Personal growth, these are the perfect words to describe this experience, the constant dedication on the part of Huck and Klara is evident, always concerned with teaching me more and more, since the first day they tried to help me in every aspect, learning new things on the farm, with the horses or even advice for the future life.
I felt at home, comfortable, welcomed and happy to share these two weeks with such wise people and wonderful animals.

For future travelers, the best thing I can advise is to listen to all the advice and daily concern that the hosts show.

5 months ago

Hungary

5

Klara and Huck are both very nice and straightforward people, and also a very good company. I really enjoyed my time there, and I learned a lot about horses, farm life, and myself. Klara's meals are very delicious:)
The work is sometimes tiring, but you get to be outside, the highlands are calm and beautiful. Klara and Huck helped me with everything, and it was a relief to get away from a busy city and work there in the nature, with animals, and getting to know two amazing person:) (But I'm not going to lie, I'm going to miss Katie the most) Thank you for everything, I hope I can go again soon

8 months ago

United Kingdom

5

My stay at Keppler Farm was very fulfilling! I learnt so much about farm life & owning horses. Huck’s house is very beautiful. You have the chance to learn about forestry and making fences for the farm, which was interesting. Spending time with the horses was very nice, and Huck teaches you how to train them properly. You start the day at 9am and feed the horses, then some of the tasks differ daily. The horses have different personalities and are all very cute! I will miss them!! The dinners were very nice also - Klara is an excellent cook and such a lovely person :)

8 months ago

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Contact with nature

Rural

Contact with animals

Wilderness