Team
Inkluzivni Park

Founder and Director of the social enterprise Inkluzivni Park 1890

Ožbe Šteblaj

On the hill of St. Trojica, where we are now located, I grew up from a young age. Although there were no domestic animals living on this hill back then, I had a childhood dream of one day populating this space with horses, which I have always loved. I began to fulfill this childhood dream during my studies at the Biotechnical Faculty in Ljubljana, where I first studied Animal Science and then completed my studies with a master's degree in Animal Science. However, during my student years, I did not only sharpen my knowledge in the classroom. I also placed great emphasis on gaining practical experience, both here in Slovenia and at various equestrian centers in Germany, including one of the largest breeders of sport horses in the world. There, I gained a wealth of experience working with horses at the highest level. At the same time, I came to realize that horses are incredibly intelligent and social beings, with whom humans need time and patience to develop a true cooperative relationship. Because of this experience, I decided to provide my horses with a friendly and tailored environment and work. Only with such an approach can a horse give us what we desire most—beautiful and safe moments outdoors with a 500-kilogram mass of muscle that happily cooperates with us.

By nature, I am an explorer, constantly observing the happenings within the herd, on the pasture, and in the park's environment, always seeking to improve the living conditions of our horses and other domestic animals (our horses share the pasture with sheep and mini goats). I strive to preserve the park's biodiversity and ensure harmony with the wildlife. I am passionate about passing on my holistic approach to working with horses and environmental regeneration to younger generations. Determination, patience, and hard work are essential for success.

Lately, I've been leaving the riding school to the younger generation, while I focus more on expanding Inclusive Park and developing additional cultural, tourism, and research programs within the park.

Team Members

Eda
Educational Director
Ana
Horse riding Instructor
Maya
Wellness Program/Pony Club Instructor
Ajša
Wellness programs
Tomaž
Camp leader
Lara
Program Coordinator for Schools and Kindergartens

We invite you to collaborate with us

Given the dynamic nature and constant growth of our park, we are always looking for new team members and volunteers who are eager to contribute to building a community and a better future. Even if you don't yet have much experience in any of the areas listed below but are passionate about developing in that direction, we welcome you to introduce yourself. We are confident that we can find a common path. Currently, we are looking for:

We welcome anyone who already has a business idea but needs space to bring it to life. If your idea aligns with the philosophy and activities of our park, we would be happy to help you realize it. We are confident that we can find common ground. If you are just starting on your entrepreneurial journey, we also offer mentorship to help you achieve your dreams.

Supporters

If you believe in a better tomorrow, we invite you to contribute to the development and operation of the park. We welcome companies that understand the importance of creating a responsible and creative future workforce.

Currently, the park's development through various projects is primarily supported by the Ministry of Economy, Tourism, and Sport, as well as the Ministry of Agriculture.
Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, turizem in šport
Ministrstvo za kmetijstvo, gozdarstvo in prehrano

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Special thanks

Location

Inclusive Park 1890 is located in Vrhnika, in a beautiful natural setting that is easily accessible from various directions.