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Help at a non-profit pony sanctuary in a peaceful setting in Waterford, Ireland

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    I’m looking for a reliable, practical and friendly woman with good equine experience who is available in October for a couple of weeks.

    I need help.with pony care and household tasks.
    There are currently 9 ponies, 2 dogs and 1 sheep living here.
    Please only apply if you have genuine practical equine experience.

    WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES
    Pony & Sanctuary Care.
    ●Checking ponies and their general wellbeing
    ●Helping with routine jobs around the sanctuary
    Household Help
    ●Cooking a simple everyday evening meal
    ●Light housework
    You should be able to work without constant supervision

    The exact balance of tasks will vary from day to day depending on what needs doing.

    Accommodation & Board
    You will have your own private accommodation in my caravan during your stay, while also having access to the household facilities and shared areas as appropriate.
    Food is included

    A Few Things You Should Know
    I am a smoker and the position is unlikely to suit someone who is very sensitive to cigarette smoke or who strongly dislikes being around smokers.

    I cannot cater for special dietary requirements so please take this into consideration before applying.

    Whilst I am more than willing to help you improve your English you do need to be reasonably proficient so that you can understand instructions.

    Life Here
    This is a peaceful, animal-centred environment where the ponies are a big part of everyday life.
    You will have plenty of your own free time.
    If you love ponies, enjoy a quieter way of life and would like to experience living in Ireland for a few weeks you may really enjoy it here.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Nature
    Self development
    Writing
    Drawing & painting
    Books
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will learn how to take care of ponies, maintain electric fencing, and learn about Horse Guided Empowerment

  • Help

    Help

    You need to be of a calm disposition as some of these ponies have been severely traumatised and are very nervous.

  • Languages spoken

    Afrikaans: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A 4 berth caravan with use of my bathroom and kitchen.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I am within walking distance of Tramore, (about 25 mins) from where you can get bus and train transport to anywhere in Ireland. There are many beaches and wooded areas locally.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Phoebe

    Lurcher

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