Experienced horse help at family run horse trekking centre in Glendalough, Ireland

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2020

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Good standard English is very important , minimum of 6 weeks.

We are horse trekking yard which is family run. The business is on a family owned farm over which the treks ride. The center is set in unspoiled scenery in the Wicklow mountains. The farm runs along the Kings River on the lower side while on the higher side, stone walled fields lead upwards towards Wicklow national park. The landscape also follows St. Kevin’s way, the ancient pilgrim walk which leads to Glendalough.

We have 30 horses and ponys at the trekking center, catering for all levels of riders who can choose between trekking or lessons. The student who comes to work here will be involved in taking out treks, aiding and teaching lessons and other aspects of running a trekking centre such as preparing, feeding and caring for the horses and the trekking centre.

Workawayers will stay with us and are welcome to take part in all aspects of our lives.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Live as part of an Irish rural family, improve their English language and also improve their horsemanship skills through the breaking, schooling and general bringing on of young stock.
The location of the trekking centre lends itself very well to visiting cultural hot spots in Ireland. Dublin is easily accessible, while in our own locality, Glendalough offers ample historical experiences and hiking.
As this is a family run business, travelers will gain insight into the running of a business and also gain a sense of belonging to a close knit, rural community.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Take part in all activities in the trekking centre involving general stable work, taking out treks, aiding and teaching lessons, pony camps and exercising and training horses.
It is expected that volunteers who apply will share in the general maintenance around the house such as meal preparation and tidying up and occasional child minding.

:asterisk_symbol:️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH HORSES:asterisk_symbol:️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️:asterisk_symbol:️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️and speak English well
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteer will have their own spacious bedroom in a traditional Irish farm house
What else ...
The farm in the middle of the Wicklow National Park. The biggest park in Ireland

Dublin is easily accessible by bus
Hiking in surrounding Wicklow mountains
Local sights include Russborough House, Blessington Lakes, Powerscourt waterfall, Wicklow national park
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

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30/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Inken) for host

I've spent 3 months with Ray,Ash and Conor from September until the beginning of December and only left because they needed the space in their small house for their new baby girl which was due mid December (Isabell came the night after I left- Perfect timing :-) ).
It's the perfect for a horse lover who wants to spend lots of time on horseback .… read more

(Excellent )

08/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Emili)

Emili stayed with us for about 2 and a half months during our busiest period and was a pleasure to live with, work with and socialise with. We'd have absolutely no problem welcoming Emili back if she ever feels inclined!
Emili has a great work ethic, is friendly and responsible and makes a really tasty quiche! Her horsemanship skills are if a… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Emili) for host

Thanks for Ray and Ash for the very great experience!

I got the opportunity to stay with Ray and Ash for about 2 and a half months during this summer.
As this time of the year is really busy and many people come visiting the trekking centre, it definitely never gets boring.

Your main tasks will be getting the horses in in the morning, tacking… read more

(Excellent )

21/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

Thank you so much for this amazing time! I spend one and a half month with Ray, Ash and Conor and it was great. I could spend all my time riding in goreous landscapes and the horses are all really nice. I was fully included in the family and Ray gave us loads of chances to come around and make great experiences.
I recommend this place to… read more

(Excellent )

29/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Odilia) for host

Ray and Ash took me in when I quit my previous job on short notice. I only stayed in their house for a week but every following weekend for the next year and half I went up to the Trekking Center to help out (or just ride along for the fun of it :) )
Everyone in the Trekking Center Family is so very welcoming and friendly and helpful. I love to… read more

(Excellent )

28/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host

I stayed for about four months with Ash, Ray and Conor and had a great time there. All the people are open and welcoming and you will have loads of fun with them. You will be included into the Irish family life and will see and learn a lot of things. The work is not too hard and you even have time to ride horses for yourself.
The scenery is… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host

I stayed almost three months with Ray, Ash and little Connor and I really enjoyed my stay.
They are really nice people who include you in their lives.
I liked to work there. You can ride every day even when there is no Track I could go and ride a horse or pony. I learnt a lot about working with tourists and I would say I have gained new… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kristina) for host

I stayed almost 2 month with Ray, Ash and little Connar. It was exacly what I needed and wanted and I really enjoyed the time I could spend with the horses, the yard comunity and the family. All the horses are well-adjusted because they are always on the field and you can trust them and have a lot of fun with them. During the ride-outs you see the… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kristina)

Hi, we had the pleasure of having Kristina with us for almost 2 months in August and September. From the very beginning she fitted in with our family and day to day life of work in our trekking centre. She was with us during our busiest time of year and was such a great addition to our trekking centre. Some days working from sun up to sun down… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host

It was my first workway with them and it was amazing!! I stayed one mouth with Ray, Ash and the best baby boy Conor, they are awesome!! This is the perfect place to ride horses, we are completely immersed in nature! We rode in Wicklow mountains, in rivers and in the woods, to show that we never had dull moment!! Tourists are very nice, and I had… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)

We loved having Anne with us over the summer for one month. She was very dependable and great to have living in the house. She did a great job with the horses and the tourists! She was great with our baby boy.And I really can recommend her. Wish you the best for the future.

(Excellent )

06/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Katrin) for host

My time with Ray, Ash and babyboy Conor was amazing. I stayed four weeks with them and time ran so fast. I was very sad when I left their place. All of them (their friends and families as well) made me feel like a family member and I learned a lot about the Irish way of life, which is very uncomplicated and always includes a lot of fun (and… read more

(Excellent )

15/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sofia) for host

An amazing place!
Stayed over 5 weeks and had a very good time!
It was so much fun and it is more vacation than work. If you can handle and ride horses and if you love the nature and good food, go there. There are no words for all the experiences I did.
Ray, Ash and little Conor are just amazing! So much fun and good energy in this house :)
I'll… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Mara) for host

Hello everyone,
I thought about giving a negative feedback, so nobody wants to visit Ray and Ash anymore and I could live forever with them!! But I honestly have to say that I never felt so save and home, whether I stayed in a totally strange place. Ash is an amazing cooker and I enjoyed talking to her like to a sister. Ray has the best humour… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Elisabeth) for host

I stayed three weeks with Ray and Aishling and had a great time with them. I felt like a family member and got a lot to know about Ireland and Irish family life.
The work contained grooming horses, working with tourists, helping with pony camps and most of the time bringing tourists out on treks.
I had a great time and would definitely… read more

(Excellent )

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