Help on an farm with horses, discover natural horsemanship technique , Otavalo, Ecuador

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  Description

  The farm is devoted to milk production. As a hobby we do horse back riding, cross country, jumping and dressage. Therefore, we started breeding horses. About 400 hectares (1000 acres with mountains a valley a small river and two small lakes). We love yoga, we offer free of charge yoga lessons twice a week.
  
  We also stand stallions at stud. Our farm is known for it's friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We need volunteers who are very confident around young horses of several breeds and ages; riders get priority. There will be opportunities to ride and learn natural horsemanship. We would prefer somebody who is looking to stay for a couple of months. Understanding horses is extremely important for us. However, milk production is what pays the bills, so other tasks to help are available as well if you are not a horse fan or if you feel that your expertise is not enough.
  
  We love the peaceful countryside. We are fond of easygoing people who love the simple things of life.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Entretien général
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Learning some Spanish, learning how is life like in the countryside, learning how to handle horses in liberty. mating, taking care of foals. Horseback riding, one guided visit to lake Cui-Cocha (for truly experienced riders only) tips appreciated, learning about milk production, cultural exchange with locals, understanding 100% Indian families, free yoga lessons twice a week.

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  Aide

  Volunteer work may consist mainly in training, handling and riding horses, helping feeding the animals, clearing forests (with machete), taking care of horses, cattle, harvest and general farm work. Since we grow sport horses, volunteers shall have skills for this sport. We offer the opportunity to stay in an authentic farm in the country side of about 400 hectares (1000 acres) with mountains small river, small lakes and valley.
  
  Notwithstanding that it is only 20 minutes form the city it is countryside and the views are wonderful. Visitors may see and experience milk production, horseback riding, trekking, agricultural work. Honey production.
  
  Owner is not always present. a minimum stay of four weeks is desired but may consider a shorter stay for experienced horse riders. Basic Spanish is required.
  
  A beautiful lodge with basic facilities and a decent bathroom is offered. People who like horses may see and experience the way we handle horses, domestication, nursing, mating, etc. Cattle management and milking, artificial insemination, breeding. trekking, yoga, agriculture.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Espagnol: Courant
  Anglais: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  In our area you could learn very basic native dialect (quechua). And of course Spanish in the day to day life.
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  Hébergement

  Basic facilities, clean and charming. Internet. The views are wonderful. Clothes shall be washed by hands. Food for lunch is not provided, we providea milk and other products that the farm may produce and have in stock. Basik food fot breakfast and dinner is responsibility of volunteer, however we will provide eggs, some fresh fruit honey and bread from time to time. We offer fresh honey and milk (form the farm) more food shall be obtained by the volunteers. We have spring water, some visitors drink it directly but we strongly suggest boiling it first.

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  Autres infos...

  Basic work of at least five hours a day is required (we are flexible) , then volunteers may visit Otavalo and surroundings in the Provinces of Imbabura such as Cuicocha, Ibarra, San Pablo, Iluman, Cotacachi, etc. Our place is near Cotacachi volcano and the views are just spectacular. Horseback riding, one guided visit to lake Cui-Cocha, about 5hours, (for truly experienced riders only and it is paid because we have to go out of the farm). A minimum tip of 25 dollars per person is expected by the guide. Free yoga lessons twice a week.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  basic wify connection.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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