Help around our horse farm and home in British Columbia, Canada

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  Description

  I own and live on a small hobby farm in the beautiful Bella Coola Valley, raising horses, chickens, and Border Collies. My home is a large wood frame house, with extra space to share. There are a number of outbuildings on the property, including a large (8 stall) barn, that is nearing completion. My daughter and I train and ride our horses, and I have recently been working with youth to offer a skill-building Equine Assisted Learning Program. With twelve horses, and some recent health issues, we are in need of extra hands to help with feeding, grooming, and exercising chores.
  
  Our property is conveniently located midway between the communities of Bella Coola and Hagensborg, with an abundance of cultural and outdoor recreation opportunities nearby. Easy access to both an outdoor and indoor equestrian facility is possible.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Charity work

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Immersion in life with horses is a significant benefit, along with the beautiful surrounding scenery and numerous outdoor recreation opportunities, such as fishing, hiking, horseback riding, grizzly bear viewing. Indigenous culture in the territory of the Nuxalk Nation.
  
  Comfortable semi-private accommodation is offered, along with delicious meals and independent access to cooking and other amenities.

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  Help

  Help is required with feeding and caring for the horses in the winter, and gardening, yard work, fencing, small building projects (raised beds), painting, preserving fruit and vegetables, gathering and stacking firewood, moving hay, and feeding and caring for horses (grooming as well as riding, if experienced), in the spring, summer, and fall. Some help is also required in storing and organizing within the house, as well as small interior finishing and decorating. Most work is "light" labour, and/or semi-skilled.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Private bedroom within main house. Shared kitchen; shared bath and laundry; large yard. Some or all meals can be provided, as well as food and access to kitchen for personal cooking. Vegetarian options may be available.

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  What else ...

  The Bella Coola Valley is located in the Heart of the Great Bear Rainforest, on the Central Coast of BC Canada. The Valley has a temperate climate that encompasses the Coast Mountains, glacial rivers & inland regions. Many outdoor recreation activities are available during the spring and summer months. Numerous hiking trails, ancient cedars, fresh and saltwater fishing, indigenous cultural exposure, wildlife viewing opportunities, and friendly people abound.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Willing to accept well behaved dogs or cats (or horses).

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

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