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Last replied
5 Oct 2024
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Description
We own a haflinger stud. We are a husband and wife and our 32 year old son. No young children . We are looking for someone to help with 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. Must be able to handle foals, teach to lead ect.
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. You would be able to be a back step on the carriages .
We are located in rural NSW, no beaches but plenty of other beautiful sights.
English is the main Language.
No vegans please.
Gluten free available if needed
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
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!
Projects involving children
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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 about carriage driving. !
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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
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
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (10)
I can recommend Natascha as a hard working and honest person.
I also really enjoyed the work with the horses. It was so much fun… read more
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I can recommend Natascha as a hard working and honest person.
I also really enjoyed the work with the horses. It was so much fun… read more
Phil and Kerrie made me feel comfortable right away. The level of my English was not a problem, took the time to teach me.
They took me to discover their beautiful country, I had the chance to see my first rodeo.
It was also my first… read more
They really do try to make this experience a good one. Ben and Maaike brought me to a carriage… read more
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
The horses are really nice. I really love this breed now :asterisk_symbol:-:asterisk_symbol: they are… read more
Kerrie
They were really good a taking me places and showing me the amazing nature - and kangaroos of course :-)
