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

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26/02/2021
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2021

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I have a 10,000square meter farm in Tenerife with 15 horses, dog's, cats, birds, chickens alot 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 horses and gardens. You must have experience with horses and be confident around them. English speaking people only please. Also help around the house. . 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 or preferably 2 months minimum. You must have experience with horses be kind and compassionate. Alot of the horses are retired competition horses who enjoy their retirement.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
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 14 horse's here.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: 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
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
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.5)

Communication:
(5.0)

15/01/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Marion)

Marion is a great girl who learnt the jobs very quickly and worked on her own initiative. She a friendly easy going girl who fitted in really well with everyone. She was very happy to diversify and do any work asked of her. This was her first workaway. I would recommend her to anyone and would willingly have her back to stay if she so wished. Best… read more

(Excellent )

13/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (Marion) for host

Being at Karen’s place was a true pleasure – you are surrounded by animals, the conditions are great. I was in a single room, with two kind horses just next to my window, during the day I was gardening, cleaning a bit the area and helping with the horses when needed, I felt good. Karen, Jasmin and Helder are making this place special, and the… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Gonzalo) for host

This was my first experience with Workaway and it couldn't have been better! Karen is a wonderful woman who made sure I always had everything I needed, she is completely fair with working hours and flexible to adjust your plans into the schedule. The finca is a lovely place with lots of beautiful and lovely animals and people coming and going, but… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Gonzalo)

Gonzalo is a lovely kind person who works on his own initiative and is very committed to his tasks always doing them too the best of his abilities. He settled in as part of the family and my pet's loved him. A very person who I would definitely recommend to anyone. Thank you Gonzalo for your hardwork and dedication during your stay at my home.

(Excellent )

18/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Egor) for host

What an amazing experience! It was my first Workaway and it was really great to help and stay in Karen’s Finca. Really nice people, amazing horses, and other animals ( especially Kuki, Nala, and ELA ). Work was really nice, in a garden and helping with horses. Finca itself amazing place too, with amazing spots to just relax and see the views, it… read more

(Excellent )

02/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Egor)

This was Egors first workaway stay and came to me last minute from Spain due to the covid 19 situation. Egor was amazing, such a lovely, kind person who worked on his own anicative. All the animals loved him. Egor landscaped part of my garden and completely transformed it to a lovely seating area with lots of different plants. It was a real… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Franco & Monia)

Franco and Monia are such lovely people, they came for 3 weeks but got caught up in the covid 19 situation and could not get home so they were with us for nearly 3 months. They are both so hardworking, trustworthy and lovely people. I'm going too miss them so much. You are both welcome back anytime you want to. The animals will really miss you… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Puck) for host

This was my first Workaway experience and I didn't know what to expect, but I was welcomed in the best possible way and I left the finca after three months with a bunch of new wonderful friends and a place to come back to. Thank you all, sooo much!
The work was a mix of gardening work, help cleaning the house and working with the horses, mucking… read more

(Excellent )

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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