Pony care in the Scottish Highlands, UK

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  Description

  We do pony trekking in the Scottish highlands, we are open seasonal (Easter to end of October) with June, July and August been our most busy.
  situated 9 mile from a lovely village called Gairloch. Gairloch is a very busy tourist holiday area with lots to offer, see and do. We are 1hr 40 minutes from Inverness on the west cost of Scotland.
  
  We work with well mannered native ponies with stunning scenery all round.
  we offer riding for all ages and abilities to the tourists, we have a variety of ponies from Shetlands, Exmoor, Welsh A, B, C and D, and Highlands. we do a lot of activities for children, half day and full day, we also have a lot of novice riders who need our assistance. We have been operating for over 20 years and meet some lovely families and visitors to this area, many return year after year. Having been given awards we are proud of how we operate. always to high standards.
  We are open 5 days a week during the season. Normally from 8.30am to 4.30pm but working with animals and the weather this can sometimes change. We are situated right by the beach so more time can be enjoyed here,
  We offer a friendly environment to stay and work in so feel at home and enjoy our hospitality.
  we often have paid internship placements available and work with a lot of colleges and universities.
  If you have experience with horses / ponies this will be best for july and august as we are busy.
  
  We can also offer exams and training and other equine certificates. the centre is also approved by the TRSS and ABRS. Please contact us for more information.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  meet people from all over the world,
  enjoy working with and taking care of horses and ponies,
  gain certificates, help with your studies, expand your equine knowledge
  enjoy been part of the team.
  working with animals can be very therapeutic
  the area has lots to see and do as it is a great tourist destination

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the UK minimum hourly wage for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided inline with UK guidance. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  our routine: we bring in from the fields, groom and get tack on ready to ride. we walk with the ponies as they head to the beach with a novice rider. we make feeds, fill hay nets and skip out and sweep the stables. return ponies to the field. assist with children who groom and ride. our yard is always a tidy yard and the ponies always look there best as does there equipment. we all work as a team.
  workaway also get the chance to ride either to the beach or a lesson in the outdoor school
  
  we look for someone who can be here a while as getting to know all the horses and safety training takes time.
  the yard is closed during September ( horses have a holiday) so we only look for a house and animal sitter for that month, paid.
  
  We will be looking for experienced pony handlers during July and August
  
  Wage / payment is the minimum wage as the government states for 2024 that also depends on your age as it differs for different ages, we pay for all hours worked, doing the tasks mentioned.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  room in the house (new build)
  or room in the static caravan ( new staff accommodation is getting built at the yard)
  at this date all food pre in the house we also have an outdoor area for BBQ and pizza
  all showers and baths in the house
  we offer all bedding and towels so less for you to carry with you. we also have a few items of uniform.
  we have 2 small dogs in the house in case anyone is allergic or nervous but they love a cuddle and are very friendly
  we have a great range of tv channels with netflix, now tv and free sat all rooms have a tv we also have a collection of dvd's and books to read.

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  What else ...

  as we have lots of beaches in the area we love a splash at the end of a sunny day with paddle boards, inflatables or just chill and enjoy the view.
  we can help with transport to the village if you do not have your own as lots to see and do places to eat and drink boat trips, golf, museum, national trust gardens, great walks, waterfalls, mountains or a bus to inverness or dingwall

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  start time is 8.30am finish time is 4.30 lunch break is 12.15 until 1.15pm monday tuesday wednesday friday and saturday