Looking for riders to help improve our horses in a lovely picturesque village in Co. Limerick, Ireland

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Hi Everybody,
We live in a lovely picturesque village in Co.Limerick. We have horses,cattle and dogs. We produce Irish Sport Horses for the European market.
Type of help
Farmstay
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to improve your riding and learn about Irish sport horses and cobs.
Host offers a wage in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We need help with riding horses. As some of our horses are inexperienced we need experienced riders to help improve them.We also need help with the day to day care of the horses. Grooming, washing, mucking out, bringing in and out of fields.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
You will have your own room in our family home. All food is provided. You make your own breakfast and lunch and we cook dinner and sometimes we get a takeaway.
What else ...
There are many things to see and do in the locality. We are close to some mountains where there are some beautiful walk and sights. The Burren and the cliffs of moher are an hour away and there is a day bus tour available for €25 that takes in all the sights including the world famous Bunratty castle and folk park. The breath taking “Ring of Kerry” is an hour away by bus. There are great public transport links locally.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Max 25 hours a week

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Feedback left by and about host (4)

18/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Anna stayed with us for a month. She is an amazing person. No task is too difficult and she always has a smile on her face. My best memory was the day we went to the show and you won some Irish rosettes :unicorn::unicorn::unicorn: Even though Anna was only here for one month we feel like we know her a lifetime. Very easy to talk too and great fun… read more

(Excellent )

14/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I stayed one month with Jill and her family, and it was more than a great time ! Jill knows her job by heart so it was a really great opportunity to work with her and her horses, because you can learn a lot and it always in safety. The asked job is quite easy, some mucking out and a lot of riding. And Jill adapts it to your abilities. So if you… read more

(Excellent )

18/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marianne & Hugo)

Marianne and Hugo stayed with us for 2 months. They are very hardworking and always happy to help. They are both honest and very trustworthy. They are very good at following instructions and can be left alone to complete tasks correctly. I hope you enjoy the rest of your travels guys. :grinning:

(Excellent )

13/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marianne & Hugo) for host

We stayed two months with Jill and Pat and it was a real good experience for us.
Thank you Jill and Pat for your warm hospitality. Thanks to you, Jill, I found my co,fidence in myself ! Thank you again for my birthday and your patience with my englsih level !
If you want to work with horses, meet nice and honest people who respect 5h/day and… read more

(Excellent )

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