Have you ever wished you could experience what it would be like to have your very own farm? We have a small house located on a nearby property, a ten minute walk from the main farm, where we keep horses, goats, chickens, ducks, and a dog and a cat. With the support of the main farm you can live in the house and care for the animals. Don’t know how to? That’s OK, we can teach you what you need to know. Comitments of at least three months prefered but shorter time frames will be considered.
Enjoy horseback riding through the beautiful mountains of Costa Rica on our healthy, happy, Parelli trained horses. Lodging and horseback riding day trips as well as multi-day treks through the mountains and to the beach are available. Yearly Parelli workshops with 5 star instructor David Lichman too!
David Lichman has this to say about our horses:
“Barking Horse Farm and Establo San Rafael have Level 2 trained horses, with exceptional reliability and sure-footedness for trails.”
Our farm is conveniently located only one hour from the airports and San Jose yet in the rural, mountainous countryside. Our vacations combine horseback riding, farm life, nature exploration, cultural activities and time for play and relaxation. Children love our farm animals and our art cottage. And everyone loves swimming in the pristine rivers and waterfalls nearby.
Visit our guest book or trip advisor to hear what guests say about our vacations.
hi! i am living at finca fruition near san isidro and we are ready for some dairy goats! i was hoping you would have a mama goat for sale trade or gift? if you do not, could you please tell me where i may find one? thank you for you time and love,
sincerely,
mojojojo & finca fruition
I love horses and would love to travel before med school. I’m interested in coming April- June?
Let me know!
Thanks
Hi Alexandra, We will have availability for a volunteer in April – June. Why don’t you email me at barkinghorsefarm@gmail.com and we can work out the details.
I believe my e-mail was just forwarded to you from Andrea.
Since she mentioned your place might have available what I am looking for I thought I would also reach out personally. My friend in the Dominican also mentioned your place, so perhaps something will work out.
We would be equally interested in your house sitting or volunteer situations, although for now we really want a rent free possibility. Like I mentioned in the other e-mail I have worked a little with the Parelli program on a farm in the Dominican, and absolutely love it.
Everything you have going on are things and lifestyles that we as a family love.
I do look forward to hear back from you!!
Sincerely,
Christina Antonetti
Hi, I’m taking a gap year starting in September 2011. I’d absolutely love to spend September to May here. I love animals, especially horses. Is that span of time available?
Thanks!
Kaela
Hey Elizabeth,
I am just procrastinating from doing my homework, fantasizing about life after graduation, and browsing through the pictures of your farm. Melissa and I came across this page after we got your last e-mail, and we were wondering if this is the volunteer house that we would care for? It looks cool. I like the hammock out front.
Talk to you soon,
Grant
Hello Elizabeth!
Do you have openings to house sit in 2012?
alexandra augustine