Daphne

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Horse riding
Snowboarding
Animal rescue
Hiking
Cooking & baking
Trying new pubs & restaurants

Description

*Looking for more long-term arrangements in Ireland (EU)*

Hi there!

I would really like to explore what this planet has to offer! I am looking for a way to have fun, work and meet new exciting people. I LOVE animals, horses, cats and dogs in particular. I am always in for some banter!

I have a uni degree in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology but horses are truly my passion. I have a 4 year degree in horse and behavioural science and have been getting hands on experience in a variety of businesses. I've been fortunate enough to fall on the doorstep of amazing instructors and mentors and now work as a professional horse behaviourist.

I love cooking all kinds of food and trying new recipes. When the opportunity is there, I love to forage for food or use home grown stuff. I enjoy going hiking and being in nature but at the same time I can really enjoy going to a good coffee shop or pub.

I'm an outgoing person, do well with responsibility and I would love to be a part of a small but kind and energetic environment.

My ideal situation would be working a few hours a day for the host and having the freedom to run my own horse training business in the spare hours. I go out to people's yards to either train the horse, fix a problem or teach the people.

I'm looking forward to meet you and to see what we can do for each other! I'm open to all kinds of win-win situations :)

Interests

Videography

Movies & TV

Drawing & painting

Culture

Hitchhiking

Politics / Social justice

Yoga / Wellness

DIY & crafts

Team sports

LGBTQ

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Events & social

Music

Hiking

Nature

Farming

Self development

Sustainability

Pets

Winter sports

Vegetarian or vegan

Cooking & food

Charity work

Camping

Adventure sports

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
If anyone wants to learn how to speak Dutch, I am happy to teach them! I understand German reasonably well, so I don't mind if people speak German around me. I'm just terrible at speaking it back! Currently trying my best at Irish/Gaelic, but I'm absolutely terrible still :)

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

DIY and building projects

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

Being an elderly companion

Life at a Farmstay

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Creating/ Cooking family meals

House sitting

More details about your skills

It's always weird to talk about you own 'skills', but this is a list of things I'm pretty sure I'm good at or have proficient experience with:

● Equestrian

Basic skills:
- Starting youngstock
- 20 years of riding experience
- Problem fixer for horses (non-violent and based on natural behaviour)
- I am fluent in English and Dutch (I speak basic German too)
- I am fully certified in First Aid.
- I have a Tractor licence.
- Sufficient in all-round barn chores such as mucking-out, health care and fixing fences.
- Experienced in training a horse to overcome specific fears such as fear of loading on trailer, water, different surfaces, flapping jackets of whatever you can think of :)

Experience as a guide:
- International travel guide experience (up to 40 people at once).
- 5 years of experience as a horseriding trail guide (which I really enjoy!)
- I guided kids camps & riding lessons.
- I have taught horse psychology and horse training courses.
- Writing educational & fun material for kids regarding horses.
- Ability to manage/lead crew when needed.
- Organising and leading activities for both kids and adults.
- I can use mediation techniques to try and prevent tense situations going sideways between people involved.

●Life!

- I can fix (or break) a lot of things with a power drill, hammer or my personal favourite: the crowbar. I have experience building and repairing fences and shelters, amongst other projects.
- I very much enjoy driving 4x4 vehicles through rough terrains such as mud or loose sand. I do like to stay safe though..
- I can cook :)
- Having lived on a small island for years without a vet, I can do basic vet procedures if necessary.
- I have a sharp eye on animal health and safety and be super happy to watch pets of any kind! As long as they're not tarantulas...
- I like to be involved with graphic design and making things look awesome.
- Full first aid certificate by the Red Cross.
- I don't mind getting my hands dirty! :)

Age

27

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Nope

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  Special dietary requirements
  Mostly vegetarian, unless well-sourced, hunted or homekill