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17 Jul 2020
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My husband and I live in rural France with farming all around. We have lived here for almost 5 years bringing with us all the 2 horses and 3 ponies, one of the ponies sadly passed away last year. We also have 2 very friendly dogs, a Border Collie and the a Miniature American Shepherd and four cats. Oh and I must not forget Fred the goldfish.
I run my own Gite business in France and my husband has his own business in England so is away a lot of the time, having alternate weeks at home.
You would have your own bedroom and bathroom facilities but I would like someone who is willing to help around the yard with the horses and not want to shut themselves away or spend all their time on their phones.
Our first language is English but do speak French but not fluently. We live 10kms from a small town with amenities such as cinema, swimming pool, supermarket, shops, banks, pharmacy.
As I am a very outdoors person then this will only suit someone who also enjoy the great outdoors, to riding and also carriage driving. If you’ve never tried I’m willing to show you how with my lovely sweet and naughty Welsh A pony.
I would like someone who is willing to help in every aspect, including housework, cooking meals and shopping.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseAnimal CareLanguage practiceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You would benefit from assisting with the horses and ponies and living in the beautiful French countryside.You should be a horse loving person with a good background in general equine care, also a good basic riding ability is needed.
In short this is a great opportunity for a person who wants to either Improve their equine knowledge in a new country. Fast internet and TV is also provided but we would prefer a person who likes to be outdoors.Projects involving children
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Help
Help needed to exercise horses and ponies in Couesmes-Vaucé, North West France
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
You would have your own bedroom with bathroom facilities. All meals will be provided and also help preparing would be most welcome, we love to try different foods.
What else ...
There are several larger towns close by in Mayenne, Laval is an hours drive, Le Mans 2 hour drive. Also local places Domfront, Gorron with restaurants, cinema, etc
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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During my stay, I had my own bedroom and bathroom. Sometimes, I shared my bed with one of the cats (I’m definitely missing Maui’s cuteness ❤️). There was always plenty of delicious food and Toni is a great cook… read more
I hope Hannah will return in the future
All creatures, the 4-, and 2-,and non-legged ones (Fred the goldfish) are briljant.
Everyting was in spotless condition. I loved my room with a view over their orchard and down to the… read more
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During my stay, I had my own bedroom and bathroom. Sometimes, I shared my bed with one of the cats (I’m definitely missing Maui’s cuteness ❤️). There was always plenty of delicious food and Toni is a great cook… read more
I hope Hannah will return in the future
All creatures, the 4-, and 2-,and non-legged ones (Fred the goldfish) are briljant.
Everyting was in spotless condition. I loved my room with a view over their orchard and down to the… read more