Help with horses and more at my farm in Tenerife, Spain

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2020

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I have a 10,000square meter farm in Tenerife with 10 horses, dog's, cats, birds, chickens most of which are rescue animals.so only for real animal lovers. I live 10 mins drive from the famous windsurfing paradise El Medano in n a rural area but close to a bus stop and local bars and restaurants. I'm looking for keen eager people who can help with the animals and gardens. Must have experience with horse's . English speaking people only please. Also help around the house. I do experience a high number of workaways and I really need someone who is experienced with horse's . When it's couple's I'm happy for the other person to do non horse work. I also only confirm workaways only once I have there flight details due to time wasters. I do prefer workaways to stay a minimum of a month if possible.
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Lovely area and warm climate great for outdoor lover's and to explore the volcanic island of Tenerife.i I live very close to El Medano the windsurfers paradise.
Help
I need help looking after my horses and stable duties, tack cleaning and general gardening also help around the house. Easy building and painting work would also be great. I really do need someone who is experienced with horse's as I have 12 horse's here.
Languages spoken
english, little spanish
Accommodation
Double bedroom, bathroom, meals provided, wifI. Shrared lounge and kitchen but loads of private outdoor space.
What else ...
Endless outdoor activities, close to bus route. Beautiful island to explore. 10 minutes to the local beach. Horse riding for competent rider's.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (13)

24/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria )

Tori is a lovely girl and I would highly recommend her. She works completely on her own initiative which for me is perfect. She's fantastic with my dog's and they all took to her straight away. Tori is not scared of hard work and is very diverse and eager to please. She's very low maintenance to have in the house and eats whatever I have made or… read more

(Excellent )

22/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (ANTONINA) for host

Thank you very much Karen!!! It was really fantastic time to stay your farm!

It was my first experience on workaway and it was really great. Because I felt there very well.
Karen and John are very nice and kind people. We were able to talk them for many topics (unfortunarely my English is not so well to talk a lot but anyway). I had my own… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

I stayed for two months with Karen and John and it was a great experience. The farm is beautiful with great views (perfect for doing yoga on the roof) and I loved being surrounded by animals.
Karen and John were very friendly to me, making sure that I had everything I needed. For my birthday they even invited me on a boat trip, where we were able… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julia ) for host

I stayed with Karen and John for over two months. It was everything I could wish for. Five hours a day of work and the rest of the day was at my disposal. It was clear what were my duties and working hours (always nice to have it all clear). The work was simple and rewarding (even though it was mostly mucking out) because of the horses and other… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Pavlina) for host

Working at Karens was my first experience with workaway and I could not be happier. Karen and John are amazing people, full of joy and happiness. I completely felt like at home.. I love all the animals and the way how they behave to them. I was so lucky I could ride such an amazing horses. Its just hard do describe, I missed them so much. Thank… read more

(Excellent )

10/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Florence) for host

This was my first work away and what a great experience. Lovely people, house and animals, gorgeous horses!

Karen and John were so friendly and made you feel at home even at this busy time for them.

I would defiantly recommend Karen's farm and hopefully i will be back soon.

All the best and thank you for your generosity!
Flo

(Excellent )

29/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nicola) for host

This was my first work away experience.
Unhappily a very short one caused by problems at home.

This place is wonderful. You are surrounded by a beautiful nature, lovely animals and very generous and lovely hosts.

Karen and John try everything that you feel comfortable.
They showed me nice places of their beautiful island and took me to dinner… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Davide)

Davida and Laura are a lovely couple who worked on there own initiative and were very good with the animals. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They are very kind and went over and above there duties. They came for a month and ended staying for 2 Months. We had such fun together. I would definitely recommend them as workaways and hopefully… read more

(Excellent )

17/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kareen & Stephen)

Kareen and Stephen are a lovely natured couple who worked once shown on there own initiative and were fantastic with my many horse's and animals. They're very meticulous in there work and were a pleasure to have at my house. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. Thank you both for your hard work and caring so well for my animals. You will… read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kareen & Stephen) for host

Our experience on the rescue center of animals of Karen was really amazing ! All the animals are really kind, the work is not so hard and really interesting. Karen was with us the first week to explain to us everyting, and the week after, we was alone with her boyfriend, we was really independent because she trusts on us. The accomodation is… read more

(Excellent )

12/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julia & Ahmed) for host

We had a wonderful first workaway experience at Karen's farm! Karen and John are lovely hosts who made us feel very welcome in their beautiful home. Karen gave us tasks according to our skills and let us work very independently. We can highly recommend staying and working with her! All the best and hope to see you again someday!

(Excellent )

29/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Ahmed)

Julia was brilliant with the horses and very meticulous and hard working. They were a pleasure to have here Ahmed was happy gardening. Would highly recommend them both.

(Excellent )

09/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Stefano) for host

Is very difficult to find the words to describe this experience ,everything was perfect..
from the first moment that I m arrived I've felt as at home.
Karel is sensitive friendly generous person always ready to help you ,she brought me in many places around Tenerife, and shown me so many things about the horses, she has not shared only her house… read more

(Excellent )

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