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I am looking for a female to help with my horses daily tasks.
I have 3 horses: 2 Quarter Horses and 1 Shetland pony. The Shetland pony and one Quarter Horse are 5 years old, and the other Quarter Horse is 8. They are friendly and generally easy to handle, but two of them are still young. Previous practical horse experience is therefore essential.
15 hours of help per week
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Intermediate German
Between 18 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
The usual schedule is approximately 3 hours per day on 5 days per week. The work may be split between the morning and evening rather than completed in one continuous shift.
The main winter tasks are:
• feeding the horses
• mucking out the stable every day
• checking the horses’ water supply
• removing ice from water troughs and buckets during freezing weather
• checking the electric fencing
• applying hoof oil every day
• leading and correctly tying the horses when necessary
• assessing the weather and ground conditions before turnout
• helping to replace the hay round bale when necessary
• change horse-blankets
• occasionally cleaning and preparing a holiday apartment between guest stays
Cleaning a holiday apartment may include changing the bed linen, cleaning the bathroom and kitchen, vacuuming, mopping and preparing everything for the next guests. This will only be required occasionally, will be discussed in advance and will count towards the normal working hours.
The animals need care every day, but you will still have 2 genuine days off each week. If you would like to look after them on a free day, you are welcome to do so, but you are not expected.
Practical horse experience is beneficial but not required.
If you don’t know how to care for horses yet, you will learn to:
• lead a horse safely
• tie a horse correctly
• feed horses according to instructions
• recognise injuries, illness or unusual behaviour
• remain calm and react appropriately if a horse becomes nervous
• assess weather and ground conditions responsibly
The water supply must be checked carefully every day, especially when temperatures are below freezing. The horses must always have access to fresh, unfrozen water.
I will explain the routines and different weather situations thoroughly.
Please treat all animals patiently and respectfully. Staying calm around the horses is particularly important.
The house, furniture and equipment must be treated with care. Please clean up after yourselves, keep the shared areas tidy and leave the house in good condition.
Reliability and honest communication are extremely important. If you do not understand something, feel uncomfortable with a task or notice a problem, please ask rather than guessing.
