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We are a family of five, our two oldest sons are in University and sometimes home for the weekend, our daughter finished high school this year and is still at home. We have a mixed Norwegian / Dutch background.
We live in a beautiful area in the countryside on the east side of the Netherlands, close to two nice small Hanseatic cities, Zutphen and Deventer. We live on a renovated old farm with our six horses (three Lusitanos and three Andalusian horses of which one is retired), two dogs and four cats.
Cara has recently broken her knee, so is currently unable to take care of the horses, and therefor we are looking for somebody who loves horses to help around the horses (stables etc.) as well as riding / lunging and walking the dogs. We therefor need you to be an experienced rider. Having a driving license would be a big advantage.
You will have a private room and your own bathroom as well as a living room (with TV) which will sometimes also be used by our kids. Obviously you'll be able to use our high speed internet access. Amsterdam is about one hour by car or train, so easy to reach.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Animal Care
Interests
Farming
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
History
Music
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Art & design
Animals
Dancing
Nature
Outdoor activities
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There are multiple museums / old cities in the area which we can jointly visit. We love to exchange ideas on (classical) horse riding, horse breeds etc. As we are close to the German border, visits to German cities is also an option. Enjoying some student life with our kids who are in Utrecht University.
Projects involving children
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Help
Help welcome to clean three stables daily, clean the paddocks, feed the horses, providing hay, taking them to the field, riding two or three horses per day. Walking the dogs.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Norwegian bokmål: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis 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
You will have a private bedroom and bathroom, for your use only. A large, cosy living space which also has a fridge and kitchen mainly for your use but sometimes shared with our (student) kids. You will be welcome to eat with us, we love fresh quality food, mixed fish, vegetarian and sometimes meat. If you want to, you can also prepare your own food or any mixed scenario between the two options. We love to drink a good glass of wine at the end of a nice sunny day on our terrace and you're very welcome to join in.
What else ...
There are no strict house rules except for a no smoking inside policy and we keep our house tidy and clean and also expect that from our guests.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
we have high speed internet access (1Gb/s)
Space for parking camper vans
We have more than enough space.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
