Experienced with horses? Help out in New South Wales

Australia

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20/09/2019
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2019

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Gluten Free Diet Available if needed..

We own a haflinger stud. We are a husband and wife, our 25 year old son and our son's Dutch girlfriend. No young children . We are looking for someone to help with dressage educating, riding and daily chores like feeding and cleaning. You'll work for food and your bed. Plenty of free time to explore the area. Family happy to show you the district / sightseeing. Must be able to ride young horses just started under saddle..
You must be a capable horse rider, able to saddle and ride on your own. We drive carriages as a sport and happy to teach you about carriage driving.
We are located in rural NSW, no beaches but plenty of other beautiful sights.
English is the main Language with Fluent Dutch and some French ..
Type of help
Gardening
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Being out here with us will give you a real Aussie experience. Lifestyle, language and way of working. Read the feedback below of the previous workawayers and they'll tell you!
Help
We need a capable horse person. Riding is a must, you'll have to be able to work on your own. General horse care like feeding and cleaning. Assist us with foal handling and handling yearlings.
Also, it would be good if you help us out with carriage driving. No experience needed, we'll teach you everything you need to know!
Languages spoken
English / Dutch/ French
Accommodation
Full board (Food and room). Private bathroom and Laundry facility's. Be part of the family.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (11)

23/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kylie) for host

My first Workaway experience was with Kerrie, Phil, Maaike and Ben! They have 25 beautiful Haflinger horses and are very good at what they do. When I was there, I was feeding, mucking out, halter-training foals and riding some of their young horses.
They really do try to make this experience a good one. Ben and Maaike brought me to a carriage… read more

(Very good )

18/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kylie)

Kylie is a honest girl. Good with the horses and can be trusted with foals ect.. Didn't get as much time as we would have likes, weather was terrible for ridding.. Happy to recommend her ... Wishing her a great future..

(Very good )

10/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Lisa is a lovely girl.. Hard working and eager to help . On time and gentle with the animals.. Lisa fitted in to our family and it was a sad day when she left us.. I'm sure we will stay friends . Wishing her all the best .

(Excellent )

16/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Henriette & Thorsten) for host

Thank you Maaike and Ben for taking me everywhere with you and sharing a wonderful time on the farm! Thank you Phil and Kerrie for making me feel like home!
Sadly I could only stay for about 2 weeks but I had so so much fun!
You will have the ability to work with the horses all day long or play with the dogs (or Puppies if you're lucky!). It's… read more

(Excellent )

05/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host

I stayed for 3 month on the farm and had a wonderful time. The family is just lovely. They showed me everything possible and took me to a rodeo. Such a nice experience! The meals are really good. Phil and Maaike are definitely the best chefs :D
The horses are really nice. I really love this breed now :asterisk_symbol:-:asterisk_symbol: they are… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (valentine) for host

Kerrie and her family was just amazing. The horses are very good and that was a real pleasure for me to work here. They try to learn me to speak English and they always make efforts for I understand them. They bring me to the mountais, Canberra and a lot of other places. I recommend this experience !

(Excellent )

28/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara)

Barbara is a lovely girl.. Works hard and happy personality. Willing to get in and have a go.. I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday in Australia.

(Very good )

27/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa)

Vanessa is a very lovely girl.. Speaks good English , polite and welcome back any time... Vanessa is a capable rider and value asset to any farm.. Wishing you all the best ...
Kerrie

(Excellent )

19/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

Very nice family! I stayed for approx 3 months. Beautiful horses, cats and dogs which they treat wonderful.
They were really good a taking me places and showing me the amazing nature - and kangaroos of course :-)

(Excellent )

16/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Rebecca is a wonderful person.. Very good with all Animals and a happy person to have in your family.. Rebecca has a special ability with Horses and a asset to any Stud.

(Excellent )

11/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host

It has been a great time staying at Kerrie and Phil`s stud. The stud is located in a quiet and very peaceful area. I enjoyed working with the horses and learnt something about carriage driving. The family has a lot of experience with carriage driving! I have been shown around and was so happy to meet a lot of wild kanagroos in the rural area. :-)… read more

(Very good )

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