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Looking after horses on a beautiful ranch in Germany

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The experience

We are delighted to welcome you to Montana Stables in the picturesque Odenwald. Here, the well-being of the horses is our top priority. If you choose to join us, you help with our daily activities, feed & water the horses, clean the stable & paddocks and check fences. We are working towards self-sufficiency to make this place more sustainable & already use our own spring water. By supporting us you are a vital part of the ecological development.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

What you get

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.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, 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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

European Union Passport

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

At our ranch you will be taking care of the horses and cows (e.g. watering, feeding, cleaning stables, etc.). At wintertime there is more stable work, at summertime more outside work (e.g. taking horses forth and back to the meadows, watering them, etc.), less stable work.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer horseback riding since all the horses are privately owned.

Activities & Shift

Our day starts at 8 a.m. with feeding the horses (we have about 25), followed by leading them to the paddocks where they stay during the day while we clean the boxes, prepare their hay bags, etc. to bring them back in and feed them again. The day is usually done by 5 p.m. Although, your shift stops at 1 p.m. (for the morning shift) or starts at 12 p.m. (for the afternoon shift). During the different seasons there might be different kinds of work, e.g. checking fences.

Rules

Our horses as well as their owners are our customers and need to be treated with respect and politely. In case of arising problems, please make sure to talk to us right away, so, we can solve them asap.
No drugs & alcohol.
Drivers' license is an advantage.
Lunch is provided from Monday-Friday.