Experience ranching and riding, help care for the animals and enjoy our local community near Meadow Lake, SK, Canada

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Looking for some enthusiastic help with our calving season April-May (about 2 months). Are you interested in ranching?

We are anticipating a great 2023 when we can share our Ranch with YOU! We encourage all our visitors to contact us early to arrange a visit at a time that is mutually convenient. We want everyone to enjoy the time spent learning, caring for the animals and seeing & experiencing a great many new things. We benefit when you are happy and engaged with the new opportunities the Ranch presents.

We have some travel information that we can share with workawayers who wish to join us here in Saskatchewan.

By managing natural resources in an environmentally sustainable manner we provide for the needs of our family so that we have an opportunity to help others in the larger community.

We enjoy hosting volunteers from around the world and across the country, showing them rural Western Canadian hospitality and culture. We are a family owned and operated beef ranch and equestrian centre. Our volunteers can help with our cow herd, horse training and general ranch maintenance in the ranching aspect of our venture. Volunteer help from our international visitors and local enthusiasts is always appreciated with our equine educational experiences.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We hope that we can offer you some unique experiences and opportunities to learn about Western Canadian culture and hospitality. We try to make sure that our volunteers get to do fun things nearly every day (something they enjoy--like riding, hiking, sky watching, photography), frequently while we are doing our everyday chores. We are also glad to help with English as a second language.
Help
Those who volunteer with us help with many of the ranch chores as well as around the house. Volunteers help with feeding and caring for the animals in the yard, herding cattle, training horses, gardening, berry picking, painting, building and repairing fences and ranch buildings, cooking, baking, house cleaning and yard maintenance. We have experience with several European students doing internships. We do require a certain level of English competency from our helpers for their own safety. If you are learning about animals AND the English language at the same time, you can misunderstand our warning about an animal and find yourself in grave danger.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner
This 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
We accommodate our volunteers in the house year round and in the bunkhouse from April-October. We have 3 cats and in the winter a couple of cattle dogs in the house. Animals are not usually allowed in the bunk house. Wireless internet in the house, no TV, but the neighbour (just across the yard) will allow you to watch with him.
What else ...
Please contact us for our website!
Until 2018 our volunteers/helpers received a thank you card when they departed the ranch and if they were interested in finding employment I would agree to supplying a reference letter. When it came to my attention that Workaway was providing a very complete reference letter for Workawayers, with feedback from the different hosts, I immediately began providing a reference in this manner. Hence the sudden appearance of feedback for Workawayers in 2018 ;>)
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have had some visitors who did on-line work and they had no difficulty with our internet connection.
Space for parking camper vans
I understand that workawayers like to have their own wheels, and sleeping in their own accommodation is just fine with me. We will provide meals, washing facilities, shower facilities and wI-fi.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs that come here must be tied or under supervision at all times. Once we can be absolutely sure they will not disturb the resident animals they may be allowed to roam more freely.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Varies according to the season

Photos

Aurora streaked by clouds

October 2016 cattle drive

Shotzi & the Sunburst

Canada Day at the beach

Pickin' Saskatoons

Sorting cow/calf pairs at the North Ranch

Cattle Drive going to Home Ranch

Feedback left by and about host (23)

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Accuracy of profile:
(4.7)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(4.7)

26/11/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Tanja & Michael)

Thank you, Michael and Tanja for all the help you provided. The two of you have been exemplary in assisting with every sort of chore from feeding animals, to repair and maintenance of infrastructure, to photography of the daily life here on the ranch. Your contributions in the kitchen have been most praiseworthy as well. Mmm!
I can highly… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2022

Left by Workawayer (Tanja & Michael) for host

We had an intense eight weeks at Kelly's with countless amazing experiences like chasing bulls and cows on horseback, beautiful trailrides, sorting / marking and vaccinating calfs and lambs, we did a lot of fencing and helped with the daily tasks such as feeding the animals (cats, dogs, pig, chicken, lambs, ponys, mules, horses, a rabbit and Buffy… read more

(Excellent )

25/09/2022

Left by Workawayer (Tara) for host

I have spent 3 weeks at Kelly's ranch and it was a great experience. She is a really kind person who wishes the best for everyone. I have learned a lot about ranch life, especially horses and herding cattle. Every morning and evening we had to take care of the animals and in between we helped with riding lessons or did other tasks like cleaning,… read more

(Very good )

16/06/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Laura was with us for a month during calving season and helped with many chores around the ranch. She was happy to work with the different horses and showed special aptitude with one very green horse that she brought along very nicely. Laura learned about moving through the cattle herd, leading the herd, or separating out individuals from the… read more

(Very good )

10/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Federica) for host

Staying at Kelly's has been a great experience! Definitely a highlight of my trip! She welcomed me, my cousin and my doggo and made everything possible for us to have as many experiences as possible! We stayed nearly 3 weeks and the amount of adventures we have had the chance to try are countless! Curling, horseback riding and horse training!,… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mareike)

Mareike joined our crew during the summer of 2018. This gal must be a great teacher for her students as she is organized and knowledgeable. Mareike connected well with the horses and had a good time with them. She had some adventures with the cows and calves and learned about cattle round-ups and branding. Mareike saw some interesting sights in… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Henrike)

We had fun this summer with our many international volunteers. Rica was a great addition to the crew and experienced a great many adventures with us. She was interested in all aspects of our Western Canadian ranch culture and had the opportunity to participate in branding, trail riding and cattle round-ups. Rica enjoyed helping with all our day to… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Henrike) for host

We just spent a month at Kelly’s farm and had a fantastic time! We had a lot of fun working with all of the animals and great other helpers. The tasks were varied and mainly consisted of looking after all the animals, helping with lessons and trail rides, sometimes cooking or some other chores inside, fixing fences, etc.
A lot of the work had to… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sébastien) for host

I spend 1 month and half at Kelly's ranch. I arrived With no knowledge about horses. Kelly learned me everything. I even countered ! During spring the main task is to fix the fences, take care of the calfs and go to some branding. You ll also help With the horses lessons and feed all the animal. Kelly try that everybody has fun during the trip. I… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host

It was such a great new experience for me to stay on a typical Ranch in the middle of the winter. I spent four weeks with Kelly and have learned a lot, of course how to cook a good steak. Unfortunately we went out just once with the horses, causing of the cold weather, which I hoped to learn more of her riding instructor experiences. Nevertheless… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)

Thank you Paul!
Your help here was greatly appreciated. Your enjoyment of our COLD weather was refreshing. I was getting tired of it, but you continued to look forward to the -20 C days even if it meant regular monitoring of water bowls. Unfortunately the cold prevented you & I from enjoying more than one horseback ride. I hope that you have had… read more

(Excellent )

11/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Carola) for host

We spent one week in the beginning of november on Kellys farm. We really appreciated that we got an insight to the life on a ranch. Thanks here to two lovely volunteers: Hannah and Mascha who showed us everything! There are so many adorable animals on the farm, especially we felt in love with the dogs. We got diversified interesting tasks to do… read more

(Very good )

15/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host

I spent almost 2 months at Kelly's Ranch and it was such an amazing time. I loved to work with the cows, could ride nearly every day and learned so many things. The best days were the branding days, which were always so much fun. Fixing fences, cattledrives, checking cows and much more. Missing my dogs (Shotzi, Louvik, Alex and Yellow) and of… read more

(Excellent )

09/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host

I have just spent three months with Kelly here. I was supposed to leave at the end of September but then went back a couple of weeks later as I couldn't get enough! For me, almost everything at Kelly's was a new experience! I did everything from fence fixing, leading trail rides, cattle driving, helping with lessons, cooking, and even watching the… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nikki) for host

I spend 1 month on Kelly's ranch, and it was the best month ever.
I have been thought so many things from horses to cows and bulls.
I learned a lot about Western style, since I was only familiar with English and I am now even more confident with working with horses than before I came here.

I already miss all the people and all the animals I… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host

I was given the opportunity to stay here from early October till mid November. My expectation from the stay were having a ranch experience, perhaps getting to know how to ride a horse and moving cattle...
Well, that was the least I was getting to see and do during my five week stay.
For everybody who has even a least amount of ambition and work… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ludivine & François) for host

We spent almost four weeks at Kelly's and loved it. We learned a lot of things about farming, horses, cattle and other animals. The helper's crew was awesome and we had a wonderful time.
So, if you want to learn about ranches, if you love animals and are willing to work a lot (most of the time it is fun work), then this is the place.

We will… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kamie) for host

I visited Kelly's farm this Summer and it was INCREDIBLE!
I had done some other workaways in the last Summers, but this was my favorite workaway so far.
If you want the real cowboy/western life style then this is the place to be! From brandings to cattle drives. It's a once of a life time experience. Everyday you learn something new. The work is… read more

(Excellent )

11/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Nadja) for host

I spent 3 wonderful weeks with Kelly and the whole crew. I was very lucky to be given the opportunity to spend only 3 weeks, because normally every host requires a minimum stay of 1 month. I met absolutely great people to share some of the best moments I've ever had.

If you're looking for a complete new lifestyle - this ist the place to go. It… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Lorenz) for host

I had the geatest time in Canada at Kelly's. I wanted a new experience. A different lifestyle from mine, mixed with adventure and I found it here.
Kelly is a caring and hard working woman and she is welcoming and patient. I learned how to ride, to wrestle calves, to saddle, to repair fences, to build up and check electricity and much more. The… read more

(Excellent )

28/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Stijn) for host

I spend one month on this ranch and had a great experience.
I hadn't had much contact with horses before, and was even less experienced in riding one.
But after one day I was already checking and chasing cows on a horse.

I had a great time with the other volunteers and with volunteers of other ranches around, and Kelly, Nancy and mr Brown are… read more

(Excellent )

25/08/2011

Left by Workawayer () for host

We (Laura and Michel from Germany) spent nearly 2 month at here and all in all it was a great time. We learned so much...Riding, building fences, wrestling calves...just all what you need on a real farm or ranch. We miss this place and all the animals especially Kosmo and Louvik.
Don’t be too shy to ask in the first days what exactelly to do. If… read more

(Very good )

09/06/2011

Left by Workawayer (Lioba) for host

I stayed with Kelly, Nancy, Fenja, Farina and Mister Brown one and a half month and it was wonderful! Thank you for this unforgettable time!!
The Ranch is such a wonderful place for people who love to be outside and to work with animals. They have cats, dogs, horses, cows, chickens and a bison. It is a very nice experience to work with all these… read more

(Excellent )

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