Chayenne

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I love the countryside, mountains, nature in particular.

Description

Hello!
My name is Chayenne, but everyone calls me Chay!
I’m a 25 y/o adventurous, animal-loving girl from the Netherlands.

I’ve always been surrounded by animals, especially horses and dogs, and have worked with them for many years.
I’ve taught children how to ride and handle horses and often helped my mom in and around the house. Together, we also have our own horses at home.

My gelding Hippie is 15 years old, I’ve known him since he was one year old!
We used to compete together, but nowadays we mostly enjoy riding with a neck rope, trick training, swimming, and just having fun.
We also have a 6y/o Barock Pinto mare (officially my mom’s), whom we’ve raised and trained since she was a foal.
I’ve taught my horses everything myself, of course, with some falling and getting back up again along the way!

I’ve had some western (reining) lessons and would love to improve my skills and learn more about this style.
I’m open-minded, hardworking, and always eager to learn new things, whether that’s with animals, people, or practical work.

In my daily life, I work full-time as a process operator and, for the past year and a half, have been renovating my own house together with my family (almost finished now!).
I also enjoy cars, I have my own modified car and sometimes go to car shows and meetings.
In the free time I've left, I’m also a photographer (both as a hobby and semi-professionally).

During a Workaway, I love spending time in nature, meeting new people, and learning about different cultures and lifestyles.

I discovered Workaway at the beginning of 2025 and have already had some amazing experiences:

- 2 weeks in Switzerland (March) – at a beautiful ranch
- 3 weeks in Norway (July/August)
- 3 weeks in Iceland (outside of Workaway) – full-time training Icelandic horses

I can’t wait to see what new adventures 2026 will bring!
One part of my dream is to work with horses on western ranches (cattle, reining, cutting, trail).

Kind regards,
Chay

Interests

Hiking

Culture

Camping

Photography

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Mountain

Farming

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
Dutch: Fluent
English: Intermediate

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

House sitting

Languages

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Some knowledge of:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Teaching

General Maintenance

More details about your skills

-Extensive experience working with horses and other animals
-Teaching how to handle and ride horses
-Experience with training and caring for horses (groundwork, riding, trick training, daily care)
-Hardworking, reliable, and hands-on
-Independent worker, but also a good team player
-Experience with household tasks and light maintenance work
-Photography (hobby and semi-professional)
-Interest in cars and technical work (maintenance, modifications)
-Comfortable living and working in rural and outdoor environments
-Open-minded, positive, and eager to learn new skills and cultures

Age

25

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  No fish for me