Looking for equestrians to help on our horse farm in Ontario, Canada

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URGENTLY NEEDED FOR NOVEMBER:
We currently have 2 openings for the first two weeks of November. Linda has hurt her shoulder and is in deparate need of assistance during that time. Most of your help would be with caring for the horses.

We are also looking for EXPERIENCED RIDERS (DRESSAGE AND JUMPING) and HORSE TRAINERS (from August to May).

Offering a unique horse riding opportunity in the Upper Ottawa Valley (Wilno, Ontario) for a competent, confident and experienced rider - please no beginners from the beginning of August to the end of May. Should be comfortable working with young horses.

We live on a small horse farm in the heart of a beautiful, hilly, forested rural area with prime horseback riding and hiking. We also have A NEWLY BUILT CROSS COUNTRY COURSE ON SITE to get young eventers ready for sale.

Our family consists of Linda and Dale. We live on a small farm and there are amazing trails around - perfect to go riding!

We are looking for an EXPERIENCED rider and/or trainer to help get two youngsters ready to sell.

Our animals include a pony, a mule, 5 horses (plus a friend's horse), a dog and a handful of cats and kittens.

JUNE and JULY: WE DO NOT RIDE REGULARLY during this time because of all of the flies in the bush so work during this time is mainly feeding and watering horses as well as fencing and gardening. Although we sometimes ride to rotate horses on summer pasture, the riding is minimal as we do not train in the summer so this is a great time for non-riders or beginners to learn about horse care and maintenance.

AUGUST TO JUNE: We do a lot of riding (2x a day when there is snow) and the younger horses are trained. There is some garden harvesting that gets done in the fall, but most of the work during this time is feeding and watering horses as well as exercising and training horses. During these months we would prefer competent and experienced riders with a passion for training.

Thank you very much,

Linda
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
1. You will get to practice your English! We have had Workawayers arrive speaking no English and we always find a way to communicate and teach you our language!

2. You will get to work with horses.....A LOT! Including riding in some of the most beautiful landscapes Canada has to offer! Bring your camera....a GoPro is better!

3. You will get to live, for a while, in the first Polish settlement in Canada. It dates back to 1858 and is still mostly populated with with descendents of the original Polish settlers.

4. We often have more than one Workawayer on the farm, so you may get to learn about other countries and their food!

5. Did we mention the scenery? Blankets of snow in winter, green as far as the eye can see in summer and forests of yellow, orange and red in the fall! BRING YOU CAMERA! :)
Help
We URGENTLY NEED competent riders with a passion for training well broken green eventers from August to May and help with gardening and fencing in June and July. Must have riding boots to ride and be able to ride outside of a ring on trails and get up early in the morning.

Help would include daily chores of caring for/feeding the horses, riding every day (often 2x a day during winter months), helping with meals, cleaning up, gardening, fencing as required, and help with photography and computer. Generally during the winter months though, it is just basic chores, and horse back riding. So light chores, and no shit shovelling!

If you feel comfortable with young horses and have fun working with them, this will be perfect for you! You will also have the chance to ride the other horses, which are all very sweet and nice to handle :)

We are deregulated, and break our horses in nature! We only require that you bring proper riding boots.

Ideally we would be looking for someone to stay for at least a month, but we can be flexible :)
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
We live in an old farm house with modern amenities - helpers get a private room with a single bed and all of your meals are provided. Don't worry, we have wifi.
What else ...
This is a pretty rural area - the horses and the outdoors is the main thing to do around here, but every Tuesday night there is live music in Wilno.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 25 hours per week

Photos

Cari and Jarmo

Josje (Workawayer) and Judge

Rike (Workawayer) and Venus, Cari and Buckshot and Camille (Workawayer) and Spike

Cari and Storm

Rike (Workawayer) and Jarmo

Lu (Workawayer) and Judge

Jarmo and Judge

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A game of horse tag anyone?!?!

Jacinta (Workawayer) and Jarmo, Cari and Spike, Linda and Storm and Morgane (Workawayer) and Venus

Linda and Spike, Jacinta (Workawayer) and Sookie and Linda (Workawayer) and Judge

Linda on a ride with our mule Sookie

Mr. Spike

Feedback left by and about host (20)

05/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Solène) for host

My stay at the ranch was absolutely awesome!
I came across some really beautiful people.
Linda, Dale and also Cari have their hearts on their hands.
They are very generous people who will do everything to make you feel comfortable.

I spent two months here in the middle of winter (February and March) with another girl.
The landscapes are… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Solène)

Cheerful, friendly, thoughtful, considerate, good sense of humour, adaptable, efficient, orderly, team player, trustworthy, willing to do what is asked of her. Takes on projects that need to be done of herbown volition, completes tasks in a timely fashion, good worker, very good with the horses. Great photographer, marketer and driver. Good eater,… read more

(Excellent )

17/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marilou) for host

It is very hard to sum up my experience at Linda and Dale's...
First of all, they are incredible people, very welcoming, always in a good mood and willing to share their experiences. They are careful with both humans and horses... and always ready to have fun ! I spent a month and a half with them last winter, we spent Christmas and New Year's Eve… read more

(Excellent )

13/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marilou)

Marilou set the bar for willing workers this year! Always seeing a job that needs to be done and making it so. The first one out the door in -30° C weather. Is a team player and excellent team leader. Gets along with everyone, very good in the kitchen. An excellent rider, multi-talented and I want her to come back! :blush:

(Excellent )

14/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Annika)

Annika set the bar this winter for being an eager worker. Punctual, efficient, courageous, a skillful rider, thoughtful, quiet and a game-on red head! Took on the challenge of breaking a mare and gave her a beautiful start! She will be quite welcome at my door anytime to ride any of my horses! A very impressive young lady!

(Excellent )

08/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sina)

Sina was a wonderful help on our farm. She was great with the horses, was always willing to help and was a pleasure to have stay with us! We would definitely recommend Sina to any host!

(Very good )

03/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Flavie) for host

One year ago, I can't imagine to have once in my life an experience like I’ve had in. Linda's farm. I will definitly never forget this period mostly the people I had the chance to meet. I feel like I was home. Thank you Linda and Dale for everything! Thank you is not enough to say all the emotion I had during my journey. That was a lot of fun with… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Barbara) for host

I spent 2 weeks at Linda´s and Dale´s house, it was a wonderful experience! Linda and Dale are very open minded, kind and pretty funny! They always gave me a very comfortable feeling. I helped Linda with the horses and in her vegetable garden and had some exciting rides with Linda and Cari, thank you for that! We went to the Killaloe Crafts Fair,… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Gudela)

I wanted an experienced equestrian that was competent, confident and enjoyed working with young horses. In the 8 weeks that she stayed with us on our farm this winter, I discovered that she is all of this and more. Not only was she a highly skilled horsewoman at the age of 19, but very capable as a photographer in all aspects. Lu did an excellent… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Gudela) for host

I spend an amazing time with Linda and Dale this winter (mid January up to beginning of April) and had lots of fun!
The area up there is rude but just so beautiful, we've been riding in a winterwonderland every day, more beautiful in real life than I could have ever imagined or even in every Disney movie (thanks to Morgane I now know lots of… read more

(Excellent )

02/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Rike)

Rike came to our farm in January for a few weeks. She was found to be friendly, cheerful, daring, adventurous, fearless, persistent, helpful, funloving and a problem solver with leadership qualities. I wanted a competent and confident rider and she was that. She replaced herself twice over when she left. I look forward to her return.

(Very good )

05/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rike) for host

I came to Linda's and Dale's in january for one month and I really don't know where to start.. I absolutely fell in love with this place, with the people, with the horses and I was so sad when I left a way too soon! I've made some friends for life at this place for sure!!
Horsebackriding everyday twice in a beautiful area with great horses,… read more

(Excellent )

02/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Yvette)

Yvette Joosen did not stay long enough. She was a willing worker, good cooking skills, sociable, pleasant, respectful, friendly, adaptable and skilled with horses. I wish she had come sooner and stayed longer.

(Very good )

02/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Morgane)

Morgane Brahier makes me struggle to come up with adequate words to describe her. Absolutely courageous to call me from Switzerland with very little english and me with even less french to make arrangements for her stay with us on our farm and in just a matter of days of accomplish this.
She proved herself to be a very willing worker, ALWAYS… read more

(Excellent )

11/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host

I had the most wonderful and exciting travel experience at Linda´s place! Linda and Dale are super nice people. They have a great sense of humour, are open-minded and very thoughtful about the horses.
Their house is the most inspiring place I´ve ever seen. It´s surrounded by hills, woods and meadows. It is so incredible beautiful in the… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)

Linda came to our farm in January to help get young horses started under saddle. She is exuberant, observent, very social, has a great sense of humor, compassionate, has great leadership skills, and is a very good cook! She was excellent with the horses - very competent and confident both on the ground, in the saddle, and bareback! She earned… read more

(Excellent )

26/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jacinta)

Jacinta Secker is no slouch. When it's to get up in the morning- she is up. When it's time to go outside and get started on the day's work- she needs no prodding. When it is dinner time- she does not wait to be served. When the floor needs sweeping- she picks up the broom. When the dishes need attention- she is on it. She's not obsessed with her… read more

(Excellent )

25/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jacinta) for host

I stayed at Linda and Dale's through December and January for six weeks. They are such a lovely couple! They made me feel right at home, and like a member of the family! I was excited to get up each morning! My riding experience before I came was moderate, but I learned so much more from them! It you like horses and horse back riding, this is the… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Calvin)

Calvin came to our horse farm in September for four weeks. He was a very willing worker, sociable, easy to get along with, confident with the horses, and an excellent cook!! We were sorry to see him leave, and hope that he will one day return!

(Excellent )

30/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Calvin) for host

I stayed with Linda, Dale and Calista (and by enxtension all their animals!) for a little under a month and it was one of my best travelling experiences, not just for Canada, but for workaway as a whole. Having the oppurtunity to ride, sometimes even three times, every day with their horses, often bareback, was such a great experience that has… read more

(Excellent )

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