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Description
Booking for May, end of August and fall 2026.
The Property:
-a 6 acre equestrian center
-barn / horse arena / outside grass and sand arenas / barn loft
-two small outbuildings shed and garage
-7 horse paddocks
Location: 36km NE of city of Airdrie Alberta / 59 km NE of Calgary, Alberta
Animals:
-5 horses
-2 outdoor dogs
-2 indoor dogs
-5 barn cats
-10 chickens
The people and house:
-working professionals /
-work from in between home office / calgary office and overseas /
-love the city country balance
-5 bedroom 5 bathroom house with attached garage
-nanny suite attached
- barn loft
Why Workaway:
-house and farm sitting
-can always extra hands around the acreage
-home owners have travelled themselves and lived abroad
- like to provide opportunities to other travellers and experiencing different cultures offering acreage living in Canada
-offers experience of horse culture in Alberta
- completing hands on projects and animal care
-entertaining - the acreage is a busy place where family and friends gather to socialize and ride horses
- English discipline - jumping with opportunities to take horses to the mountains to ride
-Workaway provides unique experiences for those who love animals and horses travel, enjoy an acreage with a place to stay
-help with riding horses keeping them in shape year round
-cultural exchange , sharing food, traditions, and customs
Canadian Falla and Winter
-enjoy riding year round in heated indoor arena
-warm days enjoy practicing "Skijor" skiing behind the horse
-take days off to enjoy the nearby mountains for skiing, snow shoeing, and other winter sports in the area
Canadian Spring and Summer
- enjoy nearby lakes and pool
-polo tournaments
- camping
- Calgary stampede
- other outdoor festivals
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
House & pet sitting
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Animals
Fitness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
-experience Alberta and country living
- improved riding and horse experience
-located near mountains, badlands, Banff and Jasper National Parks
-access English riding disciplines / cross country / jumping / trail riding spring summer and fall
-farming communities
-flexible and relaxing work environment
-experience horse Polo Games
-Horse activities such as Calgary Stampede, Cross Country Horse Jumping, Skijor - pending on the season
-access to rent vehicle to travel on days off
Help
-we are not a commercial operation
- Private acreage located in the Alberta Prairies near the badlands and mountains within 1.5 hour drive
-rental car available on site
-independence required not a suitable placement for teenagers and first time travelers
-must be a competent rider and have experience outside of lesson riding programs
-workaways required to have drivers license
-the hosts are working professionals wanting to support travelers keen in horses or acreage lifestyle, building projects, rest and relaxation, and gaining experience helping around a private acreage with dogs horses and chickens.
Some of the expected tasks include:
-housesitting while hosts are away, workaways must be comfortable being alone on the acreage
-feeding horses 2-3 time per day / filling waters / cleaning barn stalls feed and tack rooms
-riding and working horses. Riding / regular horse grooming / need to have your own helmet and riding boots
-hours of work can be flexible given the jobs available
-cleaning and preparing stalls
-watering horse arena / moving and painting horse jumps
-bringing horses inside barn for farrier and riding and during winter
-small projects around the acreage landscaping / painting / organizing / clearing fallen branches / building / gardening
-household and barn cleaning tasks - cleaning specific to the animals
-care of two large and two small dogs
-additional odd jobs may come up as needed (pending the seasons)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Depending on time of year accommodations inclusive of private spaces
- private basement suite in main house (2 rooms) , with kitchen and private bathroom / shared and laundry
-basement suite large bedroom with queen size bed, private bathroom with shower, pool table, living room, and bar with access to sink cupboards, small fridge.
-share main kitchen of house, laundry room
- office space available in the barn loft
Food
- light breakfast and dinner meals included with seasonal fruits and vegetables
Please note /snacks / lunches / special dietary items are not included / workaways are responsible for preparing most of their own meals
- some dinners prepared by host
-alcohol and specialized drinks and food are not included
What else ...
-given the acreage is outside the city limits have a Canadian Driver's license and ability to hire a car would be helpful
-Car available for hire on site
- days off are typically Thursday and Fridays
-homeowners are private / like their own space weekdays and also enjoy socializing and entertaining
-animal knowledge, especially with horses is a must (we are not a training or teaching facility) and experience with large dog breeds
-non smoking and clean home environment
Lot's to do on time off - visit the mountains near three national parks, Waterton, Banff, and Jasper / explore the two major cities of Alberta Calgary and Edmonton/ take in an NHL hockey game/ and visit the Badlands/ golf course 5 min up the road / can also enjoy time off on the property
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
Winston (6 years)
Maremma
Livestock Guardian Dog
Wesson (2 years)
Bernese Mountain Dog
