Natasha

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Description

Bonjour! My name is Natasha, and I love nature, horses, gardening, hiking and adventures.

I am an experienced horseback rider who grew up riding horses in the Alaskan wilderness. I’ve competed in Dressage (USA 2nd Level, and started training for 3rd & 4th), as well as riding Western (including some reining), and riding bareback. I’ve been blessed so far in my travels to get to ride horses in the USA, Iceland, and Australia.

One of my greatest joys is meeting other people from around the world, exchanging knowledge, learning new ways of doing things, and also learning about different cultures and making new friends.

Other than horses, I have experience with dogs, organic gardening (both vegetables and flowers), and for 4 years I was the volunteer leader for a livestock program at an organic farm helping children learn to work with cows, pigs, chickens, rabbits, turkeys, sheep and goats. I also have some renovation experience from renovating our 1838 Greek Revival house (including gutting rooms, painting, and refinishing wood floors). I am also a software quality assurance engineer.

My hope for traveling:
Now that my daughter is away at university and my wonderful husband is happy for me to travel, my wish is to travel to France. I studied French a long time ago, and I’m working to learn it again. I would love the chance to improve my French language and comprehension, finally see France in person, and learn about French culture (and maybe some cooking and baking too!) from people who live there.

I hope to meet kind new people, ride horses and care for them, work with animals, garden, help with needed projects and repairs, and spend time with hosts who love being outdoors and sharing stories and laughter.

Interests

History

Sustainability

Pets

Culture

Farming

Charity work

Writing

Books

Gardening

Performing arts

Drawing & painting

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Languages

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Life at a Farmstay

DIY and building projects

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Helping around the house

Babysitting and creative play

More details about your skills

I have experience in:
- Horseback riding and equine care/management
- Organic gardening
- Animal care for both pets and livestock
- Home renovation, including gutting rooms, painting and refinishing floors
- Teaching children in an outdoor environment with animals
- Running a small non-profit organization
- Organizing community service projects
- Public speaking

Age

55

What else ...

I enjoy reading books and having long, relaxed conversations where I can really get to know people. I love to write stories, paint/draw, sing along with other people, and play board games. My favorite games right now are Catan, Isle of Cats, Carcassonne, and Ticket to Ride. I also like quiet times too where I can explore, be in nature, share time with animals, or simply think.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Shellfish, Molds

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  Special dietary requirements
  Cannot eat Shellfish (bivalves), or molds (blue cheese).