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Description
We are a veterinary reproduction farm. We have a busy season from March to August and are looking for help with taking care of the horses during this time . The position is good for a few friends traveling together who have experience working with horses and on a farm. We have mares that come in for breeding and foaling as well as stallions - we work hard but have a lot of fun in the process
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
must have horse experience this job is not to learn about horses or how to ride but there is an opportunity to expand your knowledge on horses and to learn about equine reproduction and get involved in the horse community near by - we are very close to Fort Langley BC as well as many hiking trails and lakes great for the outdoor adventure - whistler BC is a 3h drive
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
6 MONTH POSITION and MUST HAVE extensive of Horse handling and farming experience - feeding and caring for horses is the top priority, sometimes assisting by handeling horses for veterinary procedures as well as odd jobs around the farm such a lawn mowing, helping keeping the farm looking nice and in working order
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
accommodation is shared with other workers there is one bedroom and a sleeping loft area so we can accommodate 2 people at a time - the bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared and in the bunk house as well - you would be responsible for your own meals and shopping we are not on a public bus route so a car or Uber might be necessary you can bike into Fort Langley it’s about 13km and shopping and boutique shops are in that area . accommodation may be privet at times but also may be shared with up to 3 people max. including vet students/ interns or workaway travellers
What else ...
We are close to Fort Langley BC, a trendy little town with nice coffee shops and some great places to eat out - 3h drive and you are in Whistler BC, but we are close to many lakes and hiking trails only minutes away - if you are a horse back rider we are 15 minutes form Thunderbird show park and many other riding facilities - our staff members are all horse back riders we are a mix of western cutters, cross country eventers and Jumper riders
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
we can provide a place to park :) on the property
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
