Our Internship With riding is $25 a day.
If you’d like to work with the horses, and you are good in Dressage, jump 3ft or higher, or practice level 2 or higher in parelli natural horsemanship, you are eligible for our internship.
If you love horses and and are interested in learning more about them. We offer a one to three month internship position. You will be giving lessons, guiding trail rides and training horses.
Intern Maude Bertrand
Work includes:
- Supervising and helping during evening feed and stall cleaning, morning feed and clean.
- Turnout and turnout sitting and general horse care.
- You will keep track of equipment and ride the horses as necessary.
- Also you may be called upon to help with hay and other deliveries that can arrive at random times during the day.
- You will be riding at least one horse a day, some days several.
- our internship is $25 a day
We provide you with a private room and all your meals.
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If you would like to know more , please e-mail establosanrafael@yahoo.com with information about yourself and your experience with horses.
Establo San Rafael was more than I had hoped for. I travelled from Canada to Costa Rica alone and really didn’t know what to expect. I spent three weeks on the farm and can honestly say that by the end of the third week I was wishing I had more time. The horses are beautiful, well cared for, and full of personality. There is a horse for everybody, whether you’re a beginner or have been riding your whole life. If you want to improve your dressage I would definitely reccomend E.S.R; Brenda is an amazing coach. The trails were beautiful. Everyone about the area is beautiful and even if you aren’t into horse back riding there is a waterfall/swimming hole nearby that I visited a few times.Overall, my time in Puriscal was amazing and I would definitely reccomend this farm to anyone.Justine.
Just wanted people to know that I spent 6 weeks on this beautiful ranch and had an amazing time! The horses are the best taken care of that I’ve seen in Costa Rica and have many abilities. I learned a lot about medical care and general horse knowledge (Brenda is like a walking -or should I say riding, horse dictionary), dressage, parelli natural horsemanship and jumping among many other things. The views in San Rafael are breath taking… If you want to get better in speaking horse you should definately contact Brenda! Maiju.
My stay here was a great experience. No hassle to get to and from for its close proximity to San Jose, though once you arrive at the farm it feels like a world away. Its a very peacefull and natural setting with great views and zero traffic(except for the animals of course) and Brenda and her family make you feel at home. I highly recommend this place to anyone with any level of interest in equestrianism, Brenda has a wealth of information and is sure to give you an experience both rewarding and educating. Gabriel
While browsing the work exchange opportunities on HelpX one really stood out: the chance to be an equestrian intern in a rural, untouristy part of Costa Rica. We’d get to learn about horse care and best of all, the horses at Establos San Rafael looked really well cared for – something that can’t be said everywhere in Latin America.
It was definitely a unique experience. We loved the middle of nowhere location amongst the forest covered green hills of Puriscal; our cute, rustic cabin; the welcoming American family who run the farm; and of course the horses. The nine horses were beautiful, friendly and hadn’t had their unique personalities beaten out of them. We learned so much from Brenda the owner, both about riding and the natural horsemanship techniques they practice.It certainly wasn’t easy though. I’m not used to manual labour, and this plus early starts and riding once or twice a day took a toll. I felt constantly tired, muddy and even after 11 days my body didn’t stop aching. It was worth it though and I can see how some interns stay for months.If you are interested in being an equestrian intern . It costs $25 a day including accommodation, all meals and riding. Although work exchange programmes are usually free I think it’s worth it as the cost of riding is high. No previous horse experience is necessary. Simon & Erin
http://www.neverendingvoyage.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-equestrian-intern-in-costa-rica/