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Welcome !! My name is Timothy I have a hobby which is a small ranch in West Cork ( wild altlantic way) 1 mile from town of schull. I live in the neighbourhood farmhouse adjacent the cottage accommodation.
It's truly a idilic area in ireland with a landscape that has a rugged beauty that is unique.
I carry some horses on it but my particular interest is Kerry bog ponies .
I protect this breed and have a particular interest in preserving them .
All my ponies are friendly and good natured and some require extra handling to prepare for shows or inspection .
So I require a person that has experience with horses to do some light training with the ponies eg
Grooming and leading ponies .
Getting them to walk and trot .
Experience is crucial
Some fence painting & gardening maintenance also would be great .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Interests
Beach
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Fitness
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You experience a unique experience to work and live in an idillic area of Ireland Schull West Cork .
Experience the beauty of the landscape and atlantic ocean and immerse your self in its music culture .
Never mind working with beautiful ponies
Help
To help handling grooming ponies so they can walk and trot with a lead rope .
Some fence rails always need some painting & garden maintenance.
I'm pretty flexible with hours once we both can achieve our aims .
I will provide a cottage independent to Ranch house for you to stay . I will also provide meals or allowance for shopping
I'm eager to hear if you have any proposals and hopefully we can accommodate each other and everyone has a memorable experience.
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Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
Independent Cottage one mile from Town of Schull Co Cork
Food provided or a agree allowance with accommodation free
What else ...
Excellent bus service to all areas West Cork and nationally
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Honey
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Was a excellent workaway & was extremely capable in all her work challenges . Her methods of training & patience understanding shown towards my 7 yr old gelding were particularly impressive .
Helena was a pleasure to have as a homestay , confident & independent in all aspects . Willing to help at any time if required.
I would highly… read more
I spent about 2,5 months here (July to mid September) and had a great time. The accomodation is fantastic and has everything you need - including the view of the horses in the field in the summer time. There are plenty of things to do and places to explore in the… read more
I found Penny to be very reliable . She worked well with the ponies & Horses and showed genuine interest in their well being & care .
She was very responsible even when I had to leave the ranch at times she carried out her tasks with efficiency.
I genuinely wish her great luck in her adventures… read more
Despite her young age was extremely capable in all her work challenges .
Svea was a pleasure to have as a homestay . Always interested and willing to help at any hour if required.
Very easy with horses and ponies .
I would highly recommend Svea .
Great young lady .
Regards,
Timothy
Timothy was very generous and often took me to see the area. The work was very enjoyable and revolved around caring for the horses and ponies. Timothy trusted me with the ponies and especially with Honey, the… read more
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Was a excellent workaway & was extremely capable in all her work challenges . Her methods of training & patience understanding shown towards my 7 yr old gelding were particularly impressive .
Helena was a pleasure to have as a homestay , confident & independent in all aspects . Willing to help at any time if required.
I would highly… read more
I spent about 2,5 months here (July to mid September) and had a great time. The accomodation is fantastic and has everything you need - including the view of the horses in the field in the summer time. There are plenty of things to do and places to explore in the… read more
I found Penny to be very reliable . She worked well with the ponies & Horses and showed genuine interest in their well being & care .
She was very responsible even when I had to leave the ranch at times she carried out her tasks with efficiency.
I genuinely wish her great luck in her adventures… read more
Despite her young age was extremely capable in all her work challenges .
Svea was a pleasure to have as a homestay . Always interested and willing to help at any hour if required.
Very easy with horses and ponies .
I would highly recommend Svea .
Great young lady .
Regards,
Timothy
Timothy was very generous and often took me to see the area. The work was very enjoyable and revolved around caring for the horses and ponies. Timothy trusted me with the ponies and especially with Honey, the… read more
I wish her great luck in her adventures .
I stayed for about 4 weeks (I think that is the minimum required to get to know the ponies), in a small and cosy cottage next to his house, at the foot of a beautiful hill.
The ponies are very cute, each has its own personality, they can be a bit stubborn sometimes, so it is not always… read more
I wish her great luck in her adventures .
I had my independent cottage with a view on the pony’s fields while Timothy was staying at the main house just next door. For food he gave me an allowance and I was free to cook for myself.
“Work” was not… read more
