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100 %
Last replied
5 Sep 2024
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We have a country home with 15 horses, 2 dogs and 3 cats. We would like help on our small farm with housework, outdoor chores and there is an opportunity to ride as well. We have hosted for 7 years and really enjoy it. We are looking for preferably FEMALES please who have horse experience.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will benefit from learning what Alberta Canada is about. You will learn how to cook Canadian food also. We are very friendly and love hosting.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Horse experience is helpful if you like to be around them. We would like help with outdoor work, cooking and cleaning. Females preferably please.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
House in a beautiful country setting. The king size bed is in a large room. You will have your own bathroom with a shower and a bath. Shared laundry and shared kitchen. We have internet also.
What else ...
We are 30 minutes to West Edmonton Mall. Edmonton is a large city with 1 million people. We have the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Alberta that are 3 hours away (Jasper, Alberta).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 143685265638
Feedback (14)
11 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Georgia)
Thank you Georgia! We miss having you here. Georgia was fantastic to have in our home and fit in well with everyone. She was easygoing to have around and a lot of fun. Was up for any task, anytime. Good luck with the rest of your amazing travels Georgia and thank you again for everything!
(Excellent
)
10 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Georgia) for host
I stayed at Val and Roger's for just under 2 months (Februar/March), and I had such an amazing time whilst I was there. The family are so welcoming and I felt comfortable straight away.
Daily tasks were never difficult and you didn't have to do anything that you weren't comfortable with. We normally fed the dogs and cats, then helped with… read more
Daily tasks were never difficult and you didn't have to do anything that you weren't comfortable with. We normally fed the dogs and cats, then helped with… read more
23 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Imogen)
Imogen is a wonderful person and anyone would be truly blessed to have her spend time with them in their home. She is friendly, fun and easy to be around. She chips in to help lickety split and does well at everything. We wish you all the best Imogen!
(Excellent
)
22 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
We really appreciated your great horse experience Julia. We wish you all the best and enjoy the rest of Canada!
(Excellent
)
12 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
This farm was my first experience with Workaway. I stayed with Val five weeks and had a very good time on this farm. I didn’t worked hard and had a lot of free time. I weed the garden, fed the dogs and cats, cleaned the litter box, vacuumed the floor. I spent most of my time with Val brushing the horses and leading the horses during the riding… read more
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11 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Georgia)
Thank you Georgia! We miss having you here. Georgia was fantastic to have in our home and fit in well with everyone. She was easygoing to have around and a lot of fun. Was up for any task, anytime. Good luck with the rest of your amazing travels Georgia and thank you again for everything!
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Georgia) for host
I stayed at Val and Roger's for just under 2 months (Februar/March), and I had such an amazing time whilst I was there. The family are so welcoming and I felt comfortable straight away.
Daily tasks were never difficult and you didn't have to do anything that you weren't comfortable with. We normally fed the dogs and cats, then helped with… read more
Daily tasks were never difficult and you didn't have to do anything that you weren't comfortable with. We normally fed the dogs and cats, then helped with… read more
23 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Imogen)
Imogen is a wonderful person and anyone would be truly blessed to have her spend time with them in their home. She is friendly, fun and easy to be around. She chips in to help lickety split and does well at everything. We wish you all the best Imogen!
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
We really appreciated your great horse experience Julia. We wish you all the best and enjoy the rest of Canada!
(Excellent)
12 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
This farm was my first experience with Workaway. I stayed with Val five weeks and had a very good time on this farm. I didn’t worked hard and had a lot of free time. I weed the garden, fed the dogs and cats, cleaned the litter box, vacuumed the floor. I spent most of my time with Val brushing the horses and leading the horses during the riding… read more
31 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe)
Thank you Zoe for the wonderful feedback. We had a great time with you and miss you already. I appreciate everything you did for us and I wish you all the best. Keep in touch and you're welcome back anytime :)
Val
Val
(Excellent)
26 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Zoe) for host
I stayed 3 weeks with Val and Roger on their beautiful acreage and I had an amazing time there. I mostly worked with Val and I helped her with lessons, groceries, feeding dogs and cats, cooking and cleaning the house. The work was very fair and we took regular breaks. Besides, we gave Roger a hand with whatever kind of project he needed some help… read more
14 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (JanaGERMAN) for host
I stayed with Val & Roger almost 2 1/2 months in Winter 2021/22. They have a really nice little ranch in the outer Edmonton area and I helped with looking after their lovely dogs, cats and horses and the property, while both we're working. In the Winter there is not a lot to do, besides some general work and some little projects. Some of their… read more
8 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Liv) for host
I stayed at Val and Roger’s Acreage for 3 weeks and it was just what I needed at that point. There wasn’t much to do but it never got boring. Unfortunately most of their horses were out in a summer pasture at the time so I didn’t get to train horses but I really enjoyed spending time with Matt and Jaimie. We had some fun bonfires and BBQs with… read more
27 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Veronika) for host
I really enjoied the stay with Val and her family. The trail rides were always fun and they would also help me with my problems, especially Val. Thanks to Reg and Gammy, too, who took me fishing with them. Not to forget Thanksgiving, which I hadn't celebrated before, so it was a very special experience to me, thank you so much.
10 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I had an awesome time at Val´s place. The family welcomed me very kindly. Though I only stayed for 2 weeks over silvester I experienced a lot of cool new things like skidooing, seing a real canadian handmade woodhouse or helping Roger doing ferrier work. It was really nice of them to take me with them every time they went out for dinner, ice… read more
17 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucie) for host
I had a amazing time staying with Val and Roger and I really enjoyed working with them. They are friendly and welcoming people, and provided you everything: food, drinks, patience, trips and fun. Val uses to buy healthy food; it was a pleasure for me to cook in their kitchen.
The house is cozy, clean and confortable, I felt like I was home. I… read more
The house is cozy, clean and confortable, I felt like I was home. I… read more
17 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mareike) for host
I totally forgot to leave a comment here about my stay, so here it comes a bit late!
I stayed with Val and her family for almost 3 months, in june - august, it was my first workaway experience and turned out to be a wonderful time. They are very welcoming and you will feel like you are part of the family!
Since I was there in summer time, most of… read more
I stayed with Val and her family for almost 3 months, in june - august, it was my first workaway experience and turned out to be a wonderful time. They are very welcoming and you will feel like you are part of the family!
Since I was there in summer time, most of… read more
5 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anna Elena) for host
Hello!
I stayed wonderful three months at Valory and Rogers home. These months were the happiest time of my life! With Rogers’s jokes and Valorys warmth, this place became my home.
They took me with them whenever they could, so we went to a hockey game, Canmore, Granche Cash, Ice fishing, .. I was able to get to know the Canadian culture which… read more
I stayed wonderful three months at Valory and Rogers home. These months were the happiest time of my life! With Rogers’s jokes and Valorys warmth, this place became my home.
They took me with them whenever they could, so we went to a hockey game, Canmore, Granche Cash, Ice fishing, .. I was able to get to know the Canadian culture which… read more
17 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Elise)
Elise, we had so much fun with you! Thank you for all your help and I hope you are enjoying BC as much as Alberta!!
Love Val
Love Val
(Excellent)
9 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Elise) for host
I have been here now for 5 weeks, and still have 3 weeks left. What can I say.. Val is the best host you can imagine. You are really a part of the family and invited to every single event they attend. For example I went ice fishing, skating, skidooing and tobogganing and even to Val's weekly yoga classes! If you're not up for it, that's also fine.… read more
17 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Anna, we hope you will come back some day! Roger asks about how you are doing all the time. Best wishes to you girl!
Love Val
Love Val
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Hello! I stayed one month with Val and her family in November/December. And the weather and temperature was not bad! You just need to dress in layers:)
My time there was over too early but I enjoyed every single day! The family is really welcoming and opens up their arms and home.
Tasks we (usually two workawayers are there) did during the… read more
My time there was over too early but I enjoyed every single day! The family is really welcoming and opens up their arms and home.
Tasks we (usually two workawayers are there) did during the… read more
15 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Elsa)
Thank you Elsa! We too are very happy you have come to stay with us. You are a wonderful addition to our family while you are here and we will always have fond memories of your stay.
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Elsa) for host
Hi Everyone! I’m staying at Val’s right now and i am enjoying every single day out here :D Val and her family are incredible in so many ways, i felt welcomed and included from the start and I truly feel lucky to have come here!
This is the perfect place for animal lovers since we have 15 beautiful horses on the land who needs loving care and… read more
This is the perfect place for animal lovers since we have 15 beautiful horses on the land who needs loving care and… read more
15 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Katarina)
Thanks Kat! I'm so grateful you are here also and we will indeed be sad to see you leave!
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Katarina) for host
I arrived at this place three weeks ago and I cant wait for the next four to come.
Right from the beginning I felt comfortable in this family. They welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like an old friend.
All the tasks in and around the house as well as with the horses are always fun.
I always feel safe when we work with the horses,… read more
Right from the beginning I felt comfortable in this family. They welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like an old friend.
All the tasks in and around the house as well as with the horses are always fun.
I always feel safe when we work with the horses,… read more
