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The Property:
-a 6 acre private horse property
-barn / horse arena / outside grass and sand arenas / barn loft
-two small outbuildings shed and garage
-3 horse paddocks
-5 horses
Location: 36km NE of city of Airdrie Alberta / 59 km NE of
The people and house:
- 2 working professionals in main house/
-hosts work from in between home office / Calgary office
-love the city country balance
-5 bedroom 5 bathroom house with attached garage
-separate suite attached so workaways have their own space
- barn loft with extra hanging out and socializing space
Why Workaway:
-hosts can always use an extra hands and help around the acreage
-home owners have travelled themselves and lived abroad and like supportive travelers
-we like to provide opportunities to other travelers and experiencing different cultures offering acreage living in Canada
-offers experiencing horse culture in Alberta
- completing hands on projects and animal care (dogs horses and chickens)
-the host like to socialize and entertain on holidays and weekends
- English riding discipline and you will have access to two horses for riding
-provide a cultural exchange , sharing food, traditions, and customs
Canadian Fall 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
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
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
- riding horses
-seeing Alberta
-located near mountains, badlands, Banff and Jasper National Parks
-access English riding disciplines / cross country / jumping / trail riding spring summer and fall
-see nearby farming communities
-flexible and relaxing environment
-experience horse Polo Games
-gain awareness to what its like living on an acreage with horses in Alberta
-Horse activities such as Calgary Stampede, Cross Country Horse Jumping, Skijor - pending on the season
Help
-We are a private acreage with a barn and arena for the host to ride and ride with friends / recreation non competitive horse environment
- located in the Alberta Prairies
-near the badlands and Drumheller museum
-car available on site
-the hosts are working professionals wanting to support travelers keen in horses or acreage lifestyle, building projects, rest and relaxation, and gaining experience assisting around a private acreage with dogs horses and chickens. Come and enjoy our space / we have been hosting workaways for 3 years and have enjoyed sharing our space with travelers
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
One of the host is bilingual English and French
Accommodation
Accommodations inclusive of private space
- private space in the house with your own private bedroom bathroom sitting room and small kitchen
-many meals are shared together
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 for days too to travel
-Car available to use and for hire on site for day weekend trips
- animal experience helpful there are two large dogs on property
-non smoking facility
Lot's to do near by - 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?
One
My animals / pets
Winston (7 years)
Maremma
Livestock Guardian Dog
Wesson (2 years)
Bernese Mountain Dog
