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We are located in the heart of the Eastern Townships (Estrie) in a pleasant area, 1h20 away from the traffic and pollution of Montreal, and 2 hours from the Quebec City region. Our Domain enjoys both a mild climate, rich pastures, a great summer without mosquitoes, an autumn with warm colours and a winter with 'real' snow.
We provide free accommodation plus wage $$ (Horse experience needed)
Nous sommes situés au cœur des Cantons de l'Est (Estrie) dans une région agréable à vivre, à 1h20 du trafic et de la pollution de Montréal, et 2 heures de la région de Québec. Le Domaine bénéficie à la fois d'un climat doux, de riches pâtures, d'un bel été sans moustiques, d'un automne avec des couleurs chaleureuses et d'un hiver avec de la «vraie» neige
Nous fournissons un logement gratuit plus salaire (experience chevaux requis)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We receive German, French, english and other culture
Projects involving children
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Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
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We offer free accommodation, no salary, but we provide the equivalent in meals, as well as a salary to allow interns to gain experience and train in the desired field.
The minimum duration for an internship in our field in Canada is 3 months, although in some cases we can make exceptions.
Accommodation includes one room at no charge, and we welcome non-smokers only, with no exceptions.
We have been welcoming interns every year for over 30 years, and several dates are already full.
The criteria for applying are as follows:
Be aged 18 and over
Be a non-smoker (no exceptions)
Have minimal experience with horses and be passionate about country life
We are located 7 km from the village, so you must appreciate the solitude
A private room will be provided for you, including a kitchen, bathroom and access to a washing machine
Accommodation is reserved for the intern only, with no visitors or pets allowed
The trainee benefits from one day off per week, except in the event of an unforeseen situation (competition, hay harvest, etc.)
Alcohol consumption is permitted only on special occasions
Internet access is available if your cell phone has WiFi (free but limited)
Daily tasks to accomplish (depending on the season):
Clean horse stalls in the morning and evening
Feed horses in the morning and evening
Supply water to horses in the fields and carry out daily checks
Handle horses in the stable and in the fields (rotation, etc.)
Handling newborns and young horses
Assist during the breeding (mating) period
Assist during blacksmith and veterinarian visits
Treating horse injuries or illnesses
Participate in the production of maple syrup
Caring for other animals such as cats, ducks, rabbits, chickens and dogs
For experienced riders:
Training the horses
Present horses to customers
Give lessons if you are trained as a riding instructor or instructor
Various tasks to accomplish (depending on the season):
Stable maintenance work (painting, cleaning, etc.)
Exterior maintenance work (grass mowing, painting, fencing, hay harvesting, etc.)
Driving an ATV (and possibly a tractor if you have experience)
Help at the sawmill
We are also involved in the production of firewood and have a small production of maple syrup.
English:
We offer free accommodation without salary, but we provide equivalent meal benefits and a salary for gaining experience and training in the desired field.
A minimum of 3 months is required for an internship in our domain in Canada, although exceptions may be made in certain cases.
The accommodation includes a complimentary room, and we only accept non-smokers, with no exceptions.
We have been hosting interns for over 30 years, and several dates are already fully booked.
The criteria for application are as follows:
Must be 18 years old or older
Non-smokers only (no exceptions)
Minimum experience with horses required and a passion for country life
We are located 7 km from the village, so you must enjoy solitude
A private room will be provided, including kitchen, bathroom, and access to a washing machine
Accommodation is for the intern only, no visitors or pets allowed
Interns are entitled to one day off per week, except in unforeseen circumstances (e.g., competitions, haymaking, etc.)
Alcohol consumption is permitted only for special occasions
Internet access is available if your mobile phone has WiFi (free but limited)
Daily tasks to be performed (depending on the season):
Cleaning horse stalls in the morning and evening
Feeding horses morning and evening
Providing water to horses in the fields and performing daily checks
Handling horses in the stable and fields (rotation, etc.)
Handling newborns and young horses
Assisting during the breeding season
Assisting during visits from the farrier and veterinarian
Treating horse injuries or illnesses
Participating in maple syrup production
Taking care of other animals such as cats, ducks, rabbits, chickens, and the dog
For experienced riders:
Training horses
Presenting horses to clients
Teaching lessons if you are trained as a riding instructor
Various tasks to be performed (depending on the season):
Stable maintenance work (painting, cleaning, etc.)
Outdoor maintenance work (lawn mowing, painting, fencing, hay harvesting, etc.)
Operating an ATV (and possibly a tractor if experienced)
Attending at the sawmill
We are also involved in firewood production and have a small maple syrup production.
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Nous offrons un hébergement gratuit, sans salaire, mais nous fournissons l'équivalent en repas, ainsi qu'un salaire pour permettre aux stagiaires d'acquérir de l'expérience et de se former dans le domaine recherché.
La durée minimale pour un stage dans notre domaine au Canada est de 3 mois, bien que dans certains cas, nous puissions faire des exceptions.
Le logement comprend une chambre sans frais, et nous accueillons uniquement des non-fumeurs, sans aucune exception.
Nous recevons des stagiaires chaque année depuis plus de 30 ans, et plusieurs dates sont déjà complètes.
Les critères pour postuler sont les suivants :
Être âgé(e) de 18 ans et plus
Être non-fumeur (aucune exception)
Avoir une expérience minimale avec les chevaux et être passionné par la vie à la campagne
Nous sommes situés à 7 km du village, donc vous devez apprécier la solitude
Une chambre privée sera mise à votre disposition, comprenant une cuisine, une salle de bain et un accès à une machine à laver
Le logement est réservé au stagiaire uniquement, sans visiteurs ni animaux autorisés
Le stagiaire bénéficie d'un jour de congé par semaine, sauf en cas de situation imprévue (concours, récolte de foin, etc.)
La consommation d'alcool est autorisée uniquement pour des occasions spéciales
Un accès à Internet est disponible si votre téléphone portable est équipé du WiFi (gratuit mais limité)
Tâches quotidiennes à accomplir (selon la saison) :
Nettoyer les boxes des chevaux le matin et le soir
Nourrir les chevaux le matin et le soir
Approvisionner en eau les chevaux dans les champs et effectuer des contrôles quotidiens
Manipuler les chevaux dans l'écurie et aux champs (rotation, etc.)
Manipuler les nouveaux-nés et les jeunes chevaux
Assister pendant la période de monte (accouplement)
Assister lors des visites du forgeron et du vétérinaire
Soigner les blessures ou maladies des chevaux
Participer à la production de sirop d'érable
Prendre soin des autres animaux tels que les chats, les canards, les lapins, les poules et le chien
Pour les cavaliers expérimentés :
Entraîner les chevaux
Présenter les chevaux aux clients
Donner des cours si vous êtes formé(e) en tant que moniteur ou instructeur d'équitation
Tâches diverses à accomplir (selon la saison) :
Travaux d'entretien de l'écurie (peinture, nettoyage, etc.)
Travaux d'entretien extérieur (tonte de gazon, peinture, clôture, récolte de foin, etc.)
Conduite d'un VTT (et éventuellement d'un tracteur si vous avez de l'expérience)
Aide à la scierie
Nous sommes également impliqués dans la production de bois de chauffage et disposons d'une petite production de sirop d'érable.
English:
We offer free accommodation without salary, but we provide equivalent meal benefits and a salary for gaining experience and training in the desired field.
A minimum of 3 months is required for an internship in our domain in Canada, although exceptions may be made in certain cases.
The accommodation includes a complimentary room, and we only accept non-smokers, with no exceptions.
We have been hosting interns for over 30 years, and several dates are already fully booked.
The criteria for application are as follows:
Must be 18 years old or older
Non-smokers only (no exceptions)
Minimum experience with horses required and a passion for country life
We are located 7 km from the village, so you must enjoy solitude
A private room will be provided, including kitchen, bathroom, and access to a washing machine
Accommodation is for the intern only, no visitors or pets allowed
Interns are entitled to one day off per week, except in unforeseen circumstances (e.g., competitions, haymaking, etc.)
Alcohol consumption is permitted only for special occasions
Internet access is available if your mobile phone has WiFi (free but limited)
Daily tasks to be performed (depending on the season):
Cleaning horse stalls in the morning and evening
Feeding horses morning and evening
Providing water to horses in the fields and performing daily checks
Handling horses in the stable and fields (rotation, etc.)
Handling newborns and young horses
Assisting during the breeding season
Assisting during visits from the farrier and veterinarian
Treating horse injuries or illnesses
Participating in maple syrup production
Taking care of other animals such as cats, ducks, rabbits, chickens, and the dog
For experienced riders:
Training horses
Presenting horses to clients
Teaching lessons if you are trained as a riding instructor
Various tasks to be performed (depending on the season):
Stable maintenance work (painting, cleaning, etc.)
Outdoor maintenance work (lawn mowing, painting, fencing, hay harvesting, etc.)
Operating an ATV (and possibly a tractor if experienced)
Assisting at the sawmill
We are also involved in firewood production and have a small maple syrup production.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
The accommodation is separate from my residence; you'll have a building with a terrace and kitchen, along with three private bedrooms. Are you familiar with operating a wood stove? :)
L'hébergement est situé à part de ma résidence, dans un bâtiment comprenant une terrasse et une cuisine, ainsi que trois chambres privées. Savez-vous comment utiliser un poêle à bois ? :)
What else ...
It is your responsibility to be legal in this country, we are not responsible for immigration file
*️️*️️*️️ No Smoking without any exception *️️*️️*️️
Il est de votre responsabilité d'être légal au pays, nous ne sommes pas responsables de dossier d’immigration
*️️*️️*️️ Non Fumeur seulement sans aucune exemption et sur renvoie immédiat *️️*️️*️️
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?
One
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Son dévouement, sa passion pour les chevaux et son attitude professionnelle ont fait d’elle une précieuse collaboratrice au ranch. Toujours prête à apprendre et à s’investir, elle a su créer un lien particulier avec nos chevaux et a grandement contribué à… read more
Theo, Angelina, and Rachel are really endearing persons, even if I have not seen them very much ! I’m really grateful for trusting me with the horses...
I was there in winter, so no child group, but I saw the buildings etc, and it seems to be really well organized !
Ah, and the forest near is… read more
J'ai été accueillie chaleureusement par Théo et sa fille, avec qui j'ai vécu de très bon moments.
J'ai pu apprendre pleins de choses sur la race halfinger. Ce sont des chevaux extrêmement attachants avec des caractères incroyables (surtout Gloria ^^) .
Et je n'oublie pas Frigor et les… read more
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Son dévouement, sa passion pour les chevaux et son attitude professionnelle ont fait d’elle une précieuse collaboratrice au ranch. Toujours prête à apprendre et à s’investir, elle a su créer un lien particulier avec nos chevaux et a grandement contribué à… read more
Theo, Angelina, and Rachel are really endearing persons, even if I have not seen them very much ! I’m really grateful for trusting me with the horses...
I was there in winter, so no child group, but I saw the buildings etc, and it seems to be really well organized !
Ah, and the forest near is… read more
J'ai été accueillie chaleureusement par Théo et sa fille, avec qui j'ai vécu de très bon moments.
J'ai pu apprendre pleins de choses sur la race halfinger. Ce sont des chevaux extrêmement attachants avec des caractères incroyables (surtout Gloria ^^) .
Et je n'oublie pas Frigor et les… read more
