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( sorry, couple only - it's a bit isolated for a single person) I need someone with horse experience to care for my 3 horses ( all arabs, two older and now retired , one young one in training) from mid January to mid February '24 ( dates flexible) while i am away. My husband will be here but he can't manage on his own. Help in the garden, with land and property maintenance would also be very welcome.
What can we offer in return? I can't offer riding unless you are competent to train a young horse. I can offer the experience of living in a unique environment - dry farmland / the nearest to a desert in Europe, with plenty of places of interest around and about. Ideal for walking /cycling- we are flexible about times/ days off etc so you can get out and explore. Food ( or allowance) and a very nice self contained flat.
A driving license would be an advantage for any one over 25 who can drive on our insurance.
Someone wanting a longer stay (overwinter?) would be especially welcome - self contained flat will be provided
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
we can offer - the interest of living in a semi desert area - unique in Europe. The area is very rural and was slow to develop and the past still feels quite close at times.
I am an ex English language teacher, so would be glad to help someone wanting to improve their English.
Opportunity to interact with the horses
My husband knows a lot about carpentry / building and construction work
Help
- HORSE CARE
and any of
- gardening - weeding , watering etc
- some fairly vigorous physical work strimming land and tending trees, fencing etc
- animal sitting so we can have full day out or even go away for night occasionally!
- help with our Spanish
- 'mucking in' with cooking / odd maintenance jobs (like painting etc)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
self containd flat
What else ...
It's great country for walking, biking, just relaxing. The coast is about 45 minutes drive - some natural places, some 'resorts' in reach.
Might suit someone who needs time and peace for their own writing / study ?
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have mostly good internet but it does have blips, often weather related. Most of the time its fine, and if you mainly download work and return it, no problem. If you need to be on line all day, you might have a problem
Space for parking camper vans
we have had a couple of workawayers with motor homes - it has worked well
Can possibly accept pets
one or two horses , one small dog or a couple of cats possible - anything else negotiable!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Mainly our focus was helping out with the horses like… read more
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Mainly our focus was helping out with the horses like… read more
To start with, the activities and tasks were varied and we enjoyed them. Naomi taught me a daily routine to do with the horses, which consisted mostly in feeding them, cleaning the… read more
We liked the fact that we had our… read more
We helped with the stabels, painting, cooking and weeding, the work was Not Too much and you are pretty flexibel!
Naomi is a Very nice host and took us to the Cinema and the Pub Quiz! Our time there was absolutely great!
We hope they enjoy their further… read more
