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Help on our racing and pre training yard also competition ponies and horses near Kilkenny, Ireland

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  • Last activity: 26 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a picturesque thoroughbred stud near Stunning Kilkenny City. We pre train and train race horses and train and compete event horses and show horses at competitions. Riders come for training here bringing their own horse. We are a family based business with 3 small children. The children ride at competitions at the weekend. We also breed some foals in the spring.

    We are looking for some one who Is a capable rider riding young horses and race horses or capable handling horses and ponies to do stable work.

    Accomodation is provided in my house so you live with the family and meals are provided.
    The minimum wage is paid. Working hours generally 9 to 1pm 2 pm to 5pm. On your day off you can visit Kilkenny city or local attractions.
    College Students also welcome as part of the equine courses. We have had many girls that have enjoyed learning and improving their skills and many girls have come back after going to other places.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live near a town called Callan which has everything you need. Then gorgeous Kilkenny City is 10 mins drive away. Lots to do and see which attracts a lot of Tourists.
    You will experience Traveling to competitions around Ireland.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    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 minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. 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.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for enthusiastic people who like working with horses.
    # Help handling foals and mares on the stud and preparing them for sales. Spring time.
    # Riders who are good on young horses on the gallops or riding in and arena. Lots of Horses to ride if you are capable and ride to a good standard. All year round. You must be a good rider.
    Or just help on the farm doing stable duties, grooming, turning out and bringing in and feeding.

    So either if you just want to work alongside horses learning the stud side of things or helping with the riding side and yard work we have something for you.

    Have small ponies for children so if a keen small rider you can ride them.
    Occasionally help with our 3 young children when things get busy.

    Help at competitions when competing at the shows or events.

    Minimum wage paid with accomodation and food provided. Meals are cooked as a family meal.

    College students welcome as part of your training for equine courses

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    At the moment you live with the family. Dinner is provided and you help your self for breakfast and lunch.
    Bedrooms up stairs.
    You will live as part of the family.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Lovely area for exploring city of Kilkenny
    You can come to improve your language and learn on the job or if younger a capable rider you will receive
    Minimum wage with food and accomodation provided within that.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 days a week. 8 30 1 pm then 2 pm to 5 pm . Sometimes less.

Host ref number: 672528832599

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