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12 Mar 2024
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Description
I'm raising and training horses in the geographical center of British Columbia. At the moment, I own 50 quarter horses\paints about, and besides a small hobby farm, which includes cows, chicken, cats and dogs. This year we also had 8 border collie/Australian Shepard cross puppies, and lots of kittens, that will need be taken care of.
As an all-around horse trainer, I host sortings and pennings weekly. There are lots of different events all over the year, like clinics, buckle series, and the open house.
I also breed horses, so there are foals born every spring, which is the most exciting time of the year.
I’ve been hosting workawayers for over 10 years now, most of them became part of the family, and decided to come back.
Horse skills are not a must-have, as long as you are willing to learn. There are general daily ranch chores, such as feeding animals, fixing fences, cleaning horses’ pens, catching and saddling up horses, and riding for those who want. Please do not expect to spend a relaxing holiday at my place, there's time for that too of course, but there are also a lot of things that have to be done. I would like people to stay at least two months, as it takes time to train the workawayers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn how to handle horses. Build confidence around horses and life.
You will get the chance to learn all about western riding and the cowboy lifestyle. Be part of my events. There are always many people and it’s much fun.
Become part of the family!
It’s always very entertaining.
In my time off i will show you the sites. (The better you help the more time off ;) )
Help
I need help with
feeding the animals
cleaning pens and arenas
fencing
training horses (warm up, cool down, saddle,...)
There is always much to do all around the farm
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You can decide whether you want to stay in the basement, or in the cabin next to my house. I have a three floor house with three bathrooms.
What else ...
Go swimming in hogsback lake
Hiking
Riding
Skiing
etc. etc. etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hours a week max
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As I was only riding english in past I learned western riding at Randy's. He is a excellent teacher and I was able to make fast progress. After 2 months I was able to ride with the other riders at his weekly sortings. Aswell I did some… read more
I want to say that I didn’t just joined a place of work but more a big horsey family that welcomed me just like if I was home. I can assure you, this is clearly one of the best experience I ever had and I wish I didn’t have to leave.
The second Randy… read more
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As I was only riding english in past I learned western riding at Randy's. He is a excellent teacher and I was able to make fast progress. After 2 months I was able to ride with the other riders at his weekly sortings. Aswell I did some… read more
I want to say that I didn’t just joined a place of work but more a big horsey family that welcomed me just like if I was home. I can assure you, this is clearly one of the best experience I ever had and I wish I didn’t have to leave.
The second Randy… read more
