The image depicts a brown and white horse standing in a grassy field, facing left, with trees in the background, showcasing its distinctive coat pattern.
A small, yellow house with a dark roof sits on a hill, surrounded by trees and a grassy field, set against a blue sky with a few clouds.
The image depicts a serene scene of a horse grazing in a lush green field, with a house nestled among trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a black horse and its foal standing in a lush grassy field, surrounded by trees and a wire fence.
The image depicts a serene wooden house with a spacious deck, set amidst a lush green field and towering trees, under a clear blue sky.
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Help ride and care our 3 horses and general gardening in Kaitaia, New Zealand

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are looking for an experienced horse rider to help care for our 3 horses. We live on a small lifestyle block with 2 boys 13 & 10. Two horses are good for riding but just need some more time put into them. And we have a gentle 3 year old filly who we need help with training.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Experience living in the Far North of New Zealand on a small family farm. Close to beaches, forest and alternative Peria community.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    I am looking for an experienced horse rider to come and ride / care for my two horses. Experience teaching horse riding preferred as I have two boys 9 & 12 that want to ride them. Horses are both well trained but haven't been ridden much for the last couple of years.

    Looking for the right person to stay for several weeks / months if they fit in with our lifestyle.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Independent basic off grid cabin. Compost toilet, basic solar power, Workawayers to have option of providing their own food and having more time off, or having food provided in return for more work. Some meals to be shared with hosts and some to be prepared in their own space.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Use time off to explore the Far North of New Zealand, get involved in the local community or conservation projects, go walking, horse riding, river swimming...

  • 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

  • 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?

    Two

Host ref number: 628296542784

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A small, yellow house with a dark roof sits on a hill, surrounded by trees and a grassy field, set against a blue sky with a few clouds.
The image depicts a serene scene of a horse grazing in a lush green field, with a house nestled among trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a black horse and its foal standing in a lush grassy field, surrounded by trees and a wire fence.
The image depicts a serene wooden house with a spacious deck, set amidst a lush green field and towering trees, under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a brown and white horse standing in a grassy field, facing left, with trees in the background, showcasing its distinctive coat pattern.

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