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we have a sheep & cattle farm and horse training yard . we primarily train endurance horses and breed sporthorses.
its a busy little farm but we have good fun in beautiful surroundings.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will be steeped into Irish farming and family life. They will learn about sheep and horse breeding as well as the chance to ride competition horses. I am a qualified horse riding coach and can give you some tuition. We actively compete both nationally and internationally at endurance .
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PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING TO COME AND STAY.
Horse riding level, intermediate- be able to safely canter/gallop a horse and ability to safely jump small fence.
have some horsemanship and stable management skills.This is essential for safety reasons.
there will be farm chores but no experience needed other than be a good workawayer with a sense of humour and not worried about some dirt. Make sure to bring your boots and a riding helmet!
no fear of animals. They are not wild beasts but you will be required to be hands on when needed.
Be respectful of others and everyone gets along.
Help with the household chores, have initiative to see and do what needs doing. I.e cleaning kitchen , lounge area bathroom, the areas you use.
Ideally a place for person 25+ yrs , if you a careful driver a car may be available to use from time to time.
Be self motivated as you will have to work independently a lot of time while I am at work.
Dog sitting when I am away at competition.
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Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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 catering shared apartment, with lounge area , dining/kitchen area. own bedroom. WC , laundry facilities.
we will have breakfast , lunch and dinner which we all usually help make. and we all clean up afterwards.
What else ...
We are are within reach of Dublin (40 minutes by car, little longer on bus), airport and have great public transport. We are also situated between 2 big towns , 10 km each way of us. We live in an area which has great scope for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling, hillwalking , rock climbing, plus many more.
There are many historical and cultural sites in our area. We are just 30 mins from Glendalough, The Dolmens of Carlow , 5 minutes from Castleruddery Stone circle and at the bottom of the hill where Brusselstown Fairy ring is situated as well as many more sites.
Socially there are some great pubs and restaurants close at hand as well as cinemas and shopping etc.
What we are hoping for in exchange is someone who is trustworthy , good fun and easy to get along with.
You need to be able to work well on your own or with others and ride a horse well! Be safety conscious and practical
Make sure to bring appropriate clothing and footwear. Eg, hard wearing jeans , trousers, warm jumpers and waterproof clothing and jackets. Boots for farm work. If you need any advise on this feel free to ask.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
Skills definitely improved over her time here.
We wish her luck in her future endeavours
Wish her luck I the future
A pleasure to have around. Once given her tasks she got on with them happily.
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Skills definitely improved over her time here.
We wish her luck in her future endeavours
Wish her luck I the future
A pleasure to have around. Once given her tasks she got on with them happily.
Take care you deserve the best
Really enjoyed her time us. Se got in with tasks given and is lovely aloud our horses.
Always welcome back
I am so grateful that you made the effort to make… read more
Fabricio is one of the loveliest people you will meet. Great worker, perfect houseguest , caring and wonderful person. Great cook and above all totally trustworthy.
Any tasks set he completed with enthusiasm.
I wish him the best of luck and look forward to when he visits us again
When I contacted Nikki and Cliffer they made me feel at home from day one.
Nikki is super friendly, fun, and easy going. She is a horse trainer, she has a lot of experience training and working with them. She took me on a day of touring around Glendalough and Wicklow National… read more
Always super helpful and hardworking , eager to learn.
She is now a forever member of our family and we wholeheartedly look forward to her visits in the future.
I can highly recommend her to anyone
Great cook and great company. With no experience in sheep farming Charlene was a very quick and willing learner. no task too great.
A very capable… read more
