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Our life has changed substantially since we last had workawayers come and stay with us. In that time my young kids have grown somewhat and have headed to boarding school.
Our life is split between station life and that of a small 5 acre place just Nth of Townsville where we are fairly close to busses and only about 20min from Townsville airport.
Here we have a couple of horses, dogs, chickens and my husband races a small team of racing pigeons.
My girls and I have grown up riding horses especially pure and part bred Arabians for endurance riding, this took a backwards step whilst the kids were young, however they are getting to the point now where they are able to step up and start competing a little more seriously.
There are lovely beaches and bush tracks around the area to ride on however with the kids at boarding school I am unable to put the education and training required to get these young horses prepared and fit enough to compete.
My back ground with horses is fairly diverse I have done some English Dressage riding when growing up, sporting etc plenty of bush riding and more recently carriage driving mainly for pleasure but I really enjoy the multi day drives.
Later in the year a small group of us will be travelling in convoy to the 100th year Cobb & Co re-enactment that is on every 5 years. It’s a two day long distance carriage drive and festival with horse and carts coming from all over Australia to attend. It’s a chance to relax ride along make great friends, and see some really lovely country, experiences you will never forget.
I’m not looking for an employee, more some company, someone who will fit into our family and help out a bit, with feeding the animals, exercising /training/riding the horses, a bit of gardening/mowing and light housework allowing me more time to complete my chores (paperwork) so that there is more time to play ponies.
My horses unfortunately are not slugs and will require riders with experience, We will be travelling to events so there will be an opportunity to see more of the area not just stuck in one place.
In exchange you will be treated as one of the family, lodging is a one room private airconditioned granny flat suitable for a single person or couple (double bed) and meals supplied. Phone reception isn't too bad with Telstra being the most reliable. It would be best if possible if you were able to stay for a few weeks to get some continuity of life.
I do request non smokers, neither my husband or myself smoke and we do appreciate the clean air.
If this sounds like it might suit you please feel welcome to drop me a message for further information of to find out more to determine if we can sort out a mutual experience.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Living in a family environment taking part of our everyday challenges and experience/enjoying our way of life.
There maybe the opportunity of experiencing the Cattle Station life without the demands and expectations of being a full time Jillaroo/Jackaroo on the books.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Below sounds pretty formal. It’s not really
However for the motivated person some of below still applies on a smaller scale.
Daily Routine involves all aspects of horse care, groundwork, grooming, saddling/unsaddling, schooling, distance conditioning, strapping, feeding & watering of horses and picking up of poop.
Depending on the time of year you are intending on staying you will have the opportunity to learn;
• Foal handling,
• Starting of horses using Horsemanship skills based on western riding principals,
• Training of young horses,
• All aspects of distance condition and training, feeding etc of endurance horses,
• Ride our horses through all terrains in the bush, cross creeks and mountains.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We have an interest in different languages and traditions. My daughter is learning Japanese at School and has a passion to develop a more in-depth understanding of the language and customs.
Accommodation
In exchange you will be accommodated in a one room private airconditioned fully furnished granny flat suitable for a single person or couple (double bed) and meals supplied.
Food and specialist horse riding equipment will be supplied however we suggest to bring your own personal riding boots, jodhpurs and light cotton long sleeved shirts, chocolates and junk food.
What else ...
This position is best situated to people who enjoy the quite life spending time with nature.
Sometimes you will get the chance to go sightseeing, camping, fishing and to experience the past times unique to outback Australia.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Aprox 3 to 4 hours depending on what were doing, with down time throughout the day to explore.
