Zachary

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I am currently

Description

*September 28th, 2024*

Howdy!
I have been an itinerant horseman for the past five years, traveling around the country many times over. I mostly train and sell horses, but I also enjoy guiding and have developed, managed, and consulted for trail outfit programs around the country, aside from managing small ranches (I typically manage the ranch while I am training the horses, as a complete package).

I am currently in Indiana working through a string of about 15 horses. The current plan is to hit the road in November without any particular direction. I do not have any horses or pets with me. I have a small camper trailer that I live in spring through fall; but it is not insulated (and is a 1969 model) and although I have slept through -20 F weather with a small space heater, my days of extreme ascetic practices (imagine also throwing a bed roll next to a horse on the range during a storm with a tarp pulled overhead) and proving something to myself are behind me: I require modern accommodations during the winter.

I have been on ranches my entire life, having ridden my first horse as a toddler. However, I have lived around the country pursuing other professions: a professional ballroom dance instructor for a decade (much less since COVID and being on the road ); a software engineer for 4-5 years (.NET/Angular); an entrepreneur for 15 years, starting with a wholesale/retail pet food company.

I try to find new challenges all the time. Ennui follows me wherever I go--I do not like becoming complacent and idling away.

I live to make connections. I will always continue to love, build character and share laughter with strangers. I have been doing Couchsurfing and Workaway for over a decade.

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

More details about your skills

Entrepreneurship/Business Admin
Software Engineer
Professional Ballroom Dancer ( Ballroom and Latin, Flamenco, Hula Kahiko, Ballet, etc.)
Guitar
Animal Welfare
Horsemanship
Carpentry
Agriculture/Landscaping
Professional athlete (Multisport, Ultramarathons)
Much more! Feel free to ask.

Age

38

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No