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We are 3 generations on the farm, 4 adults and 2 grand kids. Our main focus is always the horses and their care, and we have 2 Labradors and 4 ewe sheep, 8 lambs, 1 friendly ram, 3 mostly friendly barn cats.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Spending time around the animals, horses, sheep, dogs, cats in a quiet natural farm setting.
The Spring time is always such a joy when the grass starts to grow and the baby farm animals are born.
In the Summer is it always very lovely and hot but we live within sight of the river and enjoy the ability to cool off and have a paddle. The lake is only 20 minutes down the road making it a perfect way to cool off with a waterski or boat time, we have a ski boat and love to teach people to waterski.
The Fall is beautiful here in the Interior of BC. The weather is pretty hard to beat. This time of year we especially love the trail riding or hiking with the changing colours in the forest. It is a great time for us to get ready for winter and get our hay in the barn.
In the Winter: Our place is about 1hr from the world renowned Sun Peaks Resort and 55 mins from Harper Mtn. for snow skiing and boarding, although we do not ski there is a shuttle from Kamloops that can take you to the ski hill. Our local area has some X-country ski trails. Of course the horses still need care and love even in the cold. We do get to ride indoors in the covered arena and usually have lots of good friends to join us.
NO SMOKING anywhere on the property! No smoking, vapes, or drug use is allowed at any time on the property.
Help
Although we are a horse farm we do not have an extra riding horse at this point. There may be an occasional opportunity for the right person to ride but this shouldn't be counted on. The accommodations are a large travel trailer. The water can be used to shower but it does not have sewer hook up, the outhouse or barn washroom toilet are both available.
Feeding and cleaning horse pens is a big, daily part of our lives around here. Spending time with the horses and checking on their well being every day. Now that Spring is on the way we have lots of small projects that we would love to get help with. Some digging and raking, gardening, fence repairs, painting. There is a lot of branch trimming to do in order to make our property more Fire Smart. The ability to use a chain saw and drive a tractor would be very useful skills.
We always appreciate organization skills, computer and internet guidance, cooking and cleaning. (We are willing to purchase any ingredients you might need) I, Barb, am a decent cook but always excited to learn new things. We will feed you and are open to different eating lifestyles with your guidance and meal suggestions. Some of our family eat gluten free, one is pescatarian.
Spring: Feeding, daily health check, sheep feeding and other daily care. Trail riding and barrel racing and horse clinics.
One of our big focuses this spring is property clean up. Lots of fallen trees, branches and pine needles that we would like to clear away to make our property more fire smart. Planting garden, weeding, painting and fence repair,
Summer: Feeding, daily health check, cleaning barn. We have loads of fences we would like to get painted! It is usually pretty hot around here in the summer so we work in the mornings and evenings and try to get to the lake or river to keep cool during the heat of mid day. Trail riding and water skiing, Getting hay in the barn and stored for winter.
Fall: Feeding, daily health check, cleaning barn. Projects this time of year usually involve preparation for winter and making sure everything is working as it should. Getting hay in the barn and stored for winter. Maintenance on vehicles. Fence repairs
Winter: Feeding, daily health check, cleaning barn. Shoveling, snow plowing and sanding driveway. Keeping things running and ice free. Barrel races and calf roping in the arena always provide entertainment.
Generally:
We would like someone who could help us with horse care, cutting and trimming trees, pulling weeds, painting fences, firewood, general property improvements. We are building a Mountain Trail course using material from the property. Basic building skills and good with instruction are helpful, but what we are looking people who are willingness to learn new things, keep busy and work with us. We live in a rural area and quite frankly we don't get as much time to get off the farm as we'd like. If you are looking for a farm immersion type experience we are the farm for you! If you are looking for town trips and excitement we are probably not the choice for you. We work hard, but not necessarily fast, often we work longer hours to get it all done. So if you are a clock watcher we probably aren't the farm for you. We won't work you to death but expect a good days work in the exchange opportunity. There are areas to hike and walk right from the farm. We have regular informal trail rides, flag nights and fun riding. Have a look at the reviews from past workers to see how well it can work for all of us! We are eager to meet new people and learn about other countries, different foods and traditions. Our experience so far with work-aways has been positive and fun and we are excited to continue to meet new people from around the globe.
Our Facebook page is Ridge View Stables B&B Horton
Instagram. ridge_view_stables
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a nice travel trailer all set up for you to stay in and have your own space.
What else ...
We live 4 minutes from the river, swimming, canoeing. There is 100's of acres of crown land near by. Trails to ride and hike. The farm is 30 minutes drive from Kamloops. Brad drives to work in Kamloops every week day 7am-5pm so there is a possibility that you could get a ride into town for the day.
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?
More than two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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