Help with our horses in the beautiful luscious Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada

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  Description

  We live on acreage in the beautiful luscious Fraser Valley of British Columbia, Canada. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains on two sides, the United States on one side (actually two pastures away), with Vancouver and the warm Pacific Ocean an hour west. We breed Standardbred harness racing horses & gorgeous Collie dogs.
  We are senior retired husband & wife of 58 years with 3 sons and their wives, 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson!
  We are a short driving distance to many many attractions including Hells Gate Canyon, Capilano Swinging Bridge, Grouse Mountain Gondola, Whistler & more. World famous Banff, Jasper & Lake Louise Alberta are a full days drive away.
  I worked for many years as a School teacher so am able to help with proper English, speaking & writing.
  YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE YOUR OWN CAR, and provide your own transportation to enjoy the many sight-seeing attractions. We are 5 miles from town with no bus service. Lots of rental companies available.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are born Canadians with German & Irish ancestry. I worked in Secondary Schools and have experience teaching English. We are a traditional family with moral standards & Christian values. We enjoy the outdoors, family & friend bbqs & weiner roasts with a backyard firepit. We love camping & have a large trailer plus a truck camper, plus a side by side for off-road exploration.
  We have hosted several farm stay young adults from Japan in the past. Many return for visits.

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  Help

  Workawayers must be experienced in handling horses. Feeding, mucking stalls /corrals, handling babies & yearlings. Summer includes general farm upkeep such as fencing, gardening, haying, and yard up keep. Maybe even painting if the need arises. We currently have 4 horses including mares, yearlings & babies. We have several breeding dogs plus puppies once or twice a year which you will need to be comfortable with & help with whatever is needed. I would also appreciate housekeeping help, cleaning, vacuuming etc. Sometimes we travel, or go camping. You can come with us depending on situation, or keep the home fires burning so to speak.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  German: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  Separate one bedroom provided in our home, with single bed. Across hall from bathroom, close to kitchen, tv room etc. Shared home.
  
  Also available for couples, completely self contained 30 ft trailer. Complete privacy includes kitchen, queen bed, bathroom with shower, couch, tv etc.
  If you are staying in the trailer, you will be self-sufficient. Making most of your own meals & generally coming & going on your own. The trailer is stocked with bedding, towels etc. and a few food staples. We will provide money ($100 per 2 week period)towards your groceries but you will be responsible for buying what you like.
  We will give you a list of jobs to do and the priorities, then you will be mostly on your own working down the list. You must be able to work independently as we all go about our daily chores and business, interacting as need be.
  It's a win win for all of us....
  you get a lovely home away from home, independence, and the opportunity to visit the many attractions within driving distance.
  We get help with all those pesky chores that entail a farm...gardening (weeds! oh those pesky weeds!), maintenance, fencing, animal care (horses, dogs, puppies, chickens at the moment).

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  What else ...

  Public transportation (bus) is 5 km away but it does not cover an extensive area anymore. Abbotsford International Airport is 15 minutes, Vancouver International Airport is 1 hour. Express Rail to Vancouver is 20 minutes. The USA is 5 minutes. A car is a must have as you will be responsible for your own excursions. Lots of car rentals available.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We can accommodate a small van up to 30 feet long including water and electricity. Sani will have to be dumped manually.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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