Help us taking care of our horses in the mountains of Ushuaia, Argentina

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  Description

  Hello!
  
  We are a family business located in Ushuaia. We have been offering horse riding excursions for many years, in our beautiful surroundings.
  We have around 30 horses of the national criole breed, whom all roam free on the mountain. We work in a small team, completing the daily tasks surrounding the horses and the excursions.
  You will be working alongside and assisting a local member of staff who is in charge. You will learn the way we keep our horses, and get an insight into the Argentine gaucho culture.
  We have different saddles, a different riding style, and by keeping our horses free range we also have a very free way of maintaining them.
  We are open minded and used to have people from all over the world, and we like to learn your ways too!
  
  
  Hola!
  
  Somos una empresa familiar ubicado en Ushuaia. Argentina. Tenemos 30 años de experiencia ofreciendo excursiones a caballo en nuestros entornos naturales unicos.
  Tenemos 30 caballos de raza criolla, que viven sueltos en la montaña. Trabajamos en un equipo pequeño y familiar, realizando las tareas diarias que rodean los caballos y las excursiones.
  Estaras asistiendo a un miembro local del equipo que es el encargado. Podras aprender nuestras formas de mantener a los caballos, y la cultura gaucha de Argentina.
  Tenemos monturas diferentes, un estilo diferente de montar, y al tener los caballos sueltos los mantenemos en una forma muy libre.
  Tenemos la mente abierta, y estamos accostumbrados a tener a gente de todo el mundo con nosotros. Tambien queremos aprender de ti y tus formas!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We offer a unique experience in the end of the world, where you get to know the magic of riding in the surrounding mountains and forests with a sense of freedom. The opportunity to be a part of a small, familiar team, who will teach you about our horse culture.
  
  
  Nosotros ofrecemos una experiencia unica en el fin del mundo, donde puedes conocer la magia de andar a caballo en entornos de montañas y bosques con una sensacion de libertad. La oportunidad de formar parte de un equipo pequeño y familiar, y aprender de nuestra cultura y costumbres.

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  Help

  We only look for VERY experienced horse riders. The horses live free range, so to be able to round them up, catch them and ride all type of different horses is necessary.
  The main task is to be a guide for the excursions, and all of the surrounding preparatives implied. To bring them home from the mountain, brush them, saddle them, and lead the excursions. After the excursion untack them, and let them all back out on the mountain.
  We also ask for help with the cleaning and tasks of maintenance that comes with the horses.
  It´s important to have a nice attitude with the clients, and we do ask for a basic knowledge of spanish to make communication easier. But there is no need to be fluent!
  We search for flexible and active individuals, with the interest to learn new and different ways.
  
  
  
  Buscamos solo personas con MUCHA experiencia con caballos. Los caballos viven sueltos, hay que rodearlos, poder agarrarlos y montar a todo tipo de caballos diferentes.
  El trabajo principal sera de guia y auxiliar de cabalgata, y todos los preparativos que implica. Buscar a los caballos en el monte, cepillarlos, ensillarlos, y acompañar las excursiones. A la vuelta de la cabalgata, desensillar y largar a todos los caballos de vuelta a la montaña.
  Tambien pedimos ayuda con las tareas de limpieza y mantenimiento propias de las actividades con los caballos.
  Es importante tener un trato amable con los clientes, y pedimos un nivel basico de español. Pero no hace falta hablar fluido!
  Buscamos personas flexibles, proactivas, y con voluntad de aprender nuevas formas.

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  Languages spoken

  Spanish: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  We offer a private bedroom, with a shared shower and bathroom. As well as kitchen and acess to wifi.
  We buy your food, that you can cook at your own preference in your kitchen.
  
  
  Te ofrecemos una habitacion privada, con baño y ducha compartida. Tambien cocina y acesso a wifi gratuito.
  Nosotros compramos tu comida, que luego puedes cocinar en tu cocina a tu gusto.

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  What else ...

  Ushuaia is a famous destination being the end of the world, and the gateway to Antarctica. There are plenty of activities to do in the open air. Lots of trekkings, and excursions to get to know the wildlife, as well as museums of cultural interest. We are located about 15 minutes from the centre of ushuaia.
  
  Ushuaia es un destino famoso, siendo la ciudad mas austral del mundo, y la puerta a Antartida. Hay muchas actividades por hacer al aire libre. Caminatas en el parque nacional que tenemos al lado, navegacion y excursiones para conocer la flora y fauna maritima y terrestre. Tambien opciones de interes cultural, museos y city tours.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Máximo 4-5 horas al día, 5 días a la semana

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