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Do you want to experience life on a farm in Normandy?
You have come to the right place!

We very much appreciate all kinds of help and in general on our farm we are searching for:

- People who consider themself handy are always welcome
- People who don’t mind to get their hands dirty and help us with the general maintenance of our farm
- People who have a love for horses and like to help us out with taking care of our own horses (Lusitano’s and Thoroughbreds)

Who are we?
Welcome to our home! We are a French-Spanish family and together with our horses we live in an amazing very characteristic farm from the 17th century. Except the horses, our family consist of 2 inside cats, 4 outside cats, some chickens and our rooster.

The nearest village (Le Molay-Littry) is just 5 km away from our place and it has it’s own trainstation. A trainride of 5 minutes will take you tot he beautiful and historical city of Bayeux with various shops and restaurants and the very well known Tapestry of Hastings.
Only 20 km away from the farm there is the sea with it’s famous D-Day beaches.

How to get here?
The closest big city is Caen which can easily be reached from Paris by bus (+- 3hours) or train (+- 2hours). From Caen you then hop onto a train to Bayeux or Le Molay-Littry and we will meet you at the trainstation.

Looking forward to meet and work with you!

All the best and happy travel!
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Entretien général
Aider dans une ferme
Aider à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Aide informatique / Internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
French, English and Spanish spoken.

Not far from major touristic areas: D-Day beaches (10 kms) and Bayeux (15 kms) in Normandy for tourism (Omaha Beach, Arromanches and his artificial port, American Cementery, Tapestry of Bayeux , Caen city and the Memorial, Pointe du Hoc).
Other D-Days beaches 20 to 40 kms (Juno, Sword, Utah and Gold). Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey ( 115kms)

Discovery of the life of a farm (inseminations in season, birth of foals)

Titouan has an university degree in foreign languages, literature and civilizations and has always had a great interest into sharing his passion for French. Lessons in French, Spanish or English can be arranged :)
Aide
Skills with gardening, painting, woodwork ...

For people that want to help us out with our horses, we can only accept experienced horse people to help with anything more than the daily cleaning and feeding. This is for safety reasons since we have mostly mares with foals and yearlings.
Langues parlées
English: Courant
Spanish: Courant
French: Courant
Dutch: Courant
Hébergement
Private or shared (2 persons) rooms in the house and a shared bathroom. There is a seperate living area for the volunteers and all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) we eat together.
Autres infos...
Very close to to D-Day beaches (Second World War). Omaha, Juno, Sword, Gold, Utah beaches.
Mont St Michel one hour driving.
Points of interest: city of Bayeux (15 Kms) with Tapestry of Hastings and Caen (30kms) with Memorial for the Peace .
American Cementery of Omaha.
9 kms from seaside Omaha beach.
Forbe's castle in Balleroy located 6 kms from the house.
Normandy Swiss 60 kms with canoe kayak, climbing , Hackett jump base, and others.
Informations complémentaires
- Accès Internet
- Accès Internet limité
- Nous avons des animaux
- Nous sommes fumeurs
- Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 5 hours a day in two periods/ 5 days a week

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11.10.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Charlotte) pour l'hôte

This was my first Workaway and I couldn't have asked for anywhere better. I was planning on staying for a month but ended up staying two because I was enjoying myself so much! Titouan and Jozefien are two of the nicest people I have ever met, always smiling and so welcoming it felt like you were part of the family. They are both so patient and… read more

(Excellente )

21.09.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Afonso) pour l'hôte

My experience at this beautiful farm in Normandy was awesome!
I stayed for around 3 weeks in August, helping out with the renewal of the shed, one of Titouan's pet projects ;)
Not only was the work fair and pleasant, but Titouan also taught me a lot about DIY and gave me autonomy to come up with my own solutions!
The stay was irreprehensible:… read more

(Excellente )

30.08.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Maaike) pour l'hôte

I stayed with Titouan and Jozefien for almost two months in July and August and I wouldn’t want to have spent my summer anywhere else, it was such a positive experience!! From the moment I arrived I felt so welcome and they always made sure I felt comfortable. Jozefien and Titouan are both very very kind, warm-hearted people with a great sense of… read more

(Excellente )

30.08.2020

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maaike)

Maaike stayed with us for almost 2 months in that time she became an indispensable member of our team!!!
She is an intelligent, polite, funny young woman who immediately fitted in with us!
She has great skills in the work with the horses. She was confident in handling every type of horse on the farm (foals, yearlings ...), she has an eye for the… read more

(Excellente )

01.03.2020

Laissé par le workawayer (Viviane) pour l'hôte

This was my first Workaway experience and it was a great way to start! Jozefien and Titouan makes us feel very comfortable and welcome since the first day, always checking if everything was ok. We stayed for 1 month and we and the others workawayers developed a great friendship. Jozefien is the nicest person ever, Titouan is such a brilliant guy,… read more

(Excellente )

27.02.2020

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jenna)

Jenna stayed with us for almost 5 weeks in the months of January and February. These are defenitely not the most enjoyable months for the farm with lots of bad weather conditions and quite some mud, but Jenna rose to the challenge!
Jenna is a lovely and kind 18 year old girl. Don't worry if she seems a bit quiet at the beginning, with the help of… read more

(Excellente )

14.12.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Ragnhild Marie) pour l'hôte

I spent six weeks here from august till september. This was my first workaway, and I couldn't have asked for a better place to start!

I learned so much about the care of foals, yearlings, stallions and more! I had no experience with Lusitanos or Thoroughbreds when I came, but everyone was patient and helpful Jozefien and Titouan were great hosts,… read more

(Excellente )

31.10.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Tanja) pour l'hôte

In August/September I had the pleasure to stay at this wonderful farm for 2 weeks. Jozefien and Titouan were so welcoming from day one and I felt immediately at home. The work was really fun and varied and after a few days I was used to the routine. I learned so much about all kinds of different tasks you do at a farm and many things about… read more

(Excellente )

24.10.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Famke) pour l'hôte

I have so many lovely memories attached to this special farm.

I spent a month here in Summer, over the June/July period when it was extremely hot outside!
Adjusting to the physical work here was one of my main challenges. In the first two weeks I often had to take lay down and sleep during my break in the afternoon. I can imagine how this might… read more

(Excellente )

21.07.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Famke)

Famke helped us out on the farm for 1 month. She very easily integrated in the team! She is a calm,kind and witty person, who was always up for a laugh!
Famke was here to help us out with the horses and she was very effecient in the tasks that were set upon her and she was always there to help out. She was eager to learn as much as she could about… read more

(Excellente )

19.09.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (michele)

Michele stayed with us for almost the whole month of july. She is an easy-going, chatty, relaxed but hard working woman! It doesn't matter which task she would get, she would take it on with a natural ease and she would finish the job just like you would do yourself!
With some upbeat music from the bluetooth speaker, mucking out with Michele was… read more

(Excellente )

04.09.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Emmet) pour l'hôte

From day one it was evident i made the right choice coming to the farm, Titouan and Jozefien are very welcoming and great company. The farm had a great atmosphere and the work was varied and interesting, but maybe a bit too warm for an Irishman!
I stayed for 2 months from beginning of June until end of July and during that time i met so many good… read more

(Excellente )

08.08.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Malin) pour l'hôte

I stayed at this beautiful place for 4 weeks and had such a good time! I learned and experienced so much; I never thought I would ever longe a stallion, ride a 4-year old mare or witness the birth of a foal. Sure some days could be long and work hard, but that is part of the charm of ”farm life”! :-)

Jozefin and Tituoan are great hosts - so… read more

(Excellente )

26.07.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Paige) pour l'hôte

This was my first WorkAway experience and it was everything I could’ve imagined. The hosts were the most wonderful kindest people I have met and they shared their training techniques with me which was awesome. The horses were absolutely gorgeous! The food was delicious and the people I worked with have become life long friends that I plan to go… read more

(Excellente )

15.07.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Paige)

We had the pleasure to host Paige for the whole month of february.
Paige is a delightful young woman who travelled a long way to help us out on the farm! Paige is what we call a true horsey person! She has a lot of experience with handeling horses, doesn't matter if they are yound, spiritfull or full of energy, she knows what to do. Paige is used… read more

(Excellente )

22.07.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sabrina)

We had the pleasure to host Sabrina for 3 weeks in the month of June.
There is no doubt about it, Sabrina is a 100% true horsey-person! From day 1 it was obvious that Sabrina has spend her whole life around horses. It didn't matter which task needed to be done (mucking, feeding, checking the water, riding ...) Sabrina always had it under control.… read more

(Excellente )

13.05.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rocio)

Dearest Rocio,
We are so sorry to write this feedback so late! But as you defenitely know by experience, the time passes by so quickly around here!

Rocio stayed 3 months with us on the farm and therefore she became a real part of our little family. She's a wonderfull young women, with a feisty spirit who doesn't mind working hard in bad weather… read more

(Excellente )

24.03.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Rocio) pour l'hôte

This was my first experience as a workaway and i couldn't have asked for a better one. I spent three amazing months at the farm. It is true that the work is hard and the weather (only at first) is tough, but it is worth it. Titouan and Jozefien are some of the best people i've ever met. Titouan is brilliant (he literally knows everything… read more

(Excellente )

25.04.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Seth)

We had the opportunity to host Seth for about 2 months at our studfarm.

Seth is one fine gentle, educated and easy-going fellow. Hosting him has always been a pleasure.

Specifically talking about the work, there is really no task that Seth could not take on! He has been involved with all kind of yard duties: from mucking out stables, handling… read more

(Excellente )

12.04.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Islay)

Dear Islay, sorry for the late feedback!

We had the pleasure to host Islay for about 6 months. Islay is a lovely young women, highly educated and polite. She has been the most pleasant guest. Beside she's a witty person, with a keen sense of humour.

She's been a good helper and more than capable regarding all yard duties ( feeding, mucking… read more

(Excellente )

14.02.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Islay) pour l'hôte

The farm was my first work away and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. I was welcomed warmly, treated kindly, and included in the family lifestyle on the stud. Whether or not you have experience with farm work or horses, Jozefien and Titouan will make sure you know what’s up and always feel comfortable with what you are doing. Be prepared… read more

(Excellente )

09.04.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Lizzie) pour l'hôte

I stayed at the farm for 2 weeks and part of me wishes I'd stayed a little longer as I feel like I'd really got into the rhythm of the life on the farm, feeling comfortable and confident with all the horses - stallions and yearlings alike. Tituoan is great at giving you advice on anything horsey or even historical, with the D-Day beaches and… read more

(Excellente )

07.02.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dempsey)

We had the pleasure to host Charlotte & Dempsey at our place for about two weeks.

First of all, we want to thank them for having been such easy going and educated fellows. They quicky integrated into our yard rythm and understood what the work was about. Charlotte has been particularely helpfull with the horses. She is a very experienced rider… read more

(Excellente )

27.01.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Dempsey) pour l'hôte

We did our first working holiday on this beautiful farm. We arrived on Christmas Day and were immediately received with a warm welcome. We stayed for about 2 weeks, but if we could, we would stay much longer.
You quickly notice that Titouan and Jozefien are used to working with workawayers. We could easily discuss our free moments. Titouan… read more

(Excellente )

07.02.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Evelyn)

Evelyn was on the farm for three weeks.

She's a very easy going young women. Polite and educated. It was a pleasure to share this time with her.

Getting Evelyn integrated into our team was very easy. She quickly understood what the work was about in the yard, from mucking out boxes to every daily yard duty, horse handling and horse care. She… read more

(Excellente )

20.12.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Evelyn) pour l'hôte

As this was my first Workaway, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. Reflecting back on my three weeks in here, I can confidently say that it was a super positive experience and I can’t think of anything negative to reflect on. While Titouan and Jozefien are incredibly open to welcome new people into their home, I didn’t feel like a guest or an… read more

(Excellente )

07.02.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (William)

We had the pleasure to host William for about 4 months at our studfarm.

William is the most gentle and educated fellow one could find. Hosting him has always been pleasure.

Specifically talking about the work, he has been involved with all kind of yard duties: from mucking out stables, handling foals and yearlings, to all gardening duties (… read more

(Excellente )

07.02.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (William) pour l'hôte

This was my first Workaway experience and I truly enjoyed it! I stayed at the farm for about 4 weeks in the end of 2018 (so sorry for the late feedback, time has just flied!) and although I'm not a horse person in any way I felt that I came to the right place!

Jozefien, always being so close to laughter and Titouan, Normandies' own historian,… read more

(Excellente )

04.02.2019

Laissé par le workawayer (Carlotta) pour l'hôte

Dear Jozefien and Titouan!

Im so sorry to write your feedback this late! It doesn't mean its less important to me!

I spend 6 weeks on the farm and it was my first Workaway experience. Because I don't speak french, it was very helpful that Jozefien and Titouan spoke english with each other and the workawayers! Jozefien is one of the warmest… read more

(Excellente )

13.12.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carlotta)

Dear Carlotta,
So sorry to write the feedback so late, you know how time passes by so quickly here!

Carlotta spend 6 weeks with us on the farm. She's a wonderfull young women, it is hard to imagine someone more polite and educated than her. We've been positively touched by her sensivity toward humans and animals.

Carlotta quickly integrated… read more

(Excellente )

02.02.2019

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carmen & Francisco José)

We had the pleasure to host Carmen & Fran for about 1 month and a half at our place.

Carmen & Fran are a friendly couple, easy going, independant, pollite, educated, reliable and very pleasant guest to host.

In the farm, they've been involded in every kind of tasks around daily yard duties, from mucking out to handling foals and yearlings.… read more

(Excellente )

27.11.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Liz & Felix ) pour l'hôte

This was my first workaway experience and definitively won´t be my last! I spent the last 10 weeks with Jozefien and Titouan and enjoyed it so much. I don´t know anyone who is as openminded, happy, lovingly, adaptable and energetic as Jozefien. In the course of the time I spent there she nearly always had a smile on her face, except the day I left… read more ;). No matter what we did together, work with the horses, making caramel, doing some grocery shopping or going on an afternoon trip to Caen, it was always fun! I will always keep our candy trips to the Super-U in mind!
Titouan is a phenomenon! A man full of knowledge about everything! He will love to share it with you and introduce you to the history of Normandie, the different regional alcohol, cheese (the cheeseknife) and of course everything about horses. You can always make jokes with him and laugh together. I learned a lot about horses during my stay. Titouan is a great teacher and together with him I also got the possibility to break in one of his wonderful young horses.
The work with the horses was great. Most of them are really calm and just lovely. I had the pleasure to have mainly two horses to train from the beginning of my stay till I left. It was perfect, because we really had time to get familiar with each other. For sure the work on a farm is not only the riding. In the mornings we usually used to muck out and do other stuff around the farm, like fixing fences, cleaning... . We worked much, but we also always had the possibility to make a break in the afternoon or go and explore the region. Or of course ride. All in all I loved to help Titouan and Jozefien wherever I could, because they both work so hard!! As we had all meals together it really felt like family and from the day on we started to use the oven we spent many evenings together in that nice warm spot, talking, reading or just enjoying a nice tea!
For sure if you run a familybuissines with mum and son there are sometimes some disagreements, which lead to some tension. That’s what you noticed from time to time when Isabel was around. As a workawayer it was difficult to get a good connection with Isabel, but if you get to know her better she is nice, will help you to improve your French and she is a great cook! That was never something which made my stay less nice!
I think I can´t put all the wonderful moments I had at this place into words! You can be sure that if you decide to go there, that you will be welcomed with wide open arms, much love and also a bit of work :wink:. Thank you so so much Jozefien and Titouan for those wonderful 10 weeks with your little family! I am totally sure I will come back! The latest if Luna has her first foal! Promise!

(Excellente )

19.11.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Katie) pour l'hôte

I spent an amazing two weeks with Titouan and Jozefien, and I truly was sad to leave! I was immediately welcomed with hugs, smiles, and different specialities of the region. It was my first workaway, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I had so much fun with Titouan and Jozefien, as well as the two wonderful other workawayers, and I… read more

(Excellente )

19.11.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Katie)

We had the pleasure to host Katie on our studfarm for two weeks. Two weeks that flew by in a second!

Katie is a lovely young women, easy going and open minded. She immediatly integrated into the team and quickly understood what was the work about in the barn: from daily feeding, handling foals and yearlings, riding young ones to mucking… read more

(Excellente )

28.10.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Tom) pour l'hôte

I think there's no better example for the openmindedness and kindness of Titouan and Jozefine, as the stupid cityboy who didn't know anything about anything, who still got integrated into all the complicated and tedious farmwork. I never would've thought I'd even get to set a foot in the traktor or use any of the machines, but Titouan was a good… read more

(Excellente )

16.10.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tom)

Tom came to the farm as a boy and after 6 weeks he left as a farmer.

On the farm, Tom has been involved into plenty of different farmcare works, including though ones (chopping wood, mucking out boxes, collecting autumn leaves, weedwacking, powertools such as driving the tractor and bobcat, fixing of a roof, fixing fences ...) but Tom was also… read more

(Excellente )

25.10.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Coco) pour l'hôte

I’m very glad that I got to spend my very first Workaway here! It has been an extremely rewarding time for me with very generous and open hearted hosts and great fellow workawayers!
Thank you so much Jozefien and Titouan for having me and making my stay so enjoyable! Jozefien is one of the kindest people I know and Titouan is a funny guy full of… read more

(Excellente )

15.10.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Alea) pour l'hôte

I had an amazing workaday experience! Titouan and Jozefien are perfect hosts: welcoming, open-minded, easygoing, kind, helpful… I quickly felt to be a full-fledged member of the team! There were so many nice group experiences: making promotion videos for the horses, going out to a french wine restaurant, visiting Bayeux or the… read more

(Excellente )

02.10.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alea)

What a woderfull young woman! Alea left behind so many great memories and funny moments being with us at the studfarm.

We had the pleasure to host her twice: 3 weeks in the first place, followed by 3 other weeks. On the farm she took a leading role in the yard dealing with every daily duties from mucking out, horsecare, handling foals,… read more

(Excellente )

15.10.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Svende)

We had the pleasure to host Svende on the studfarm for 6 weeks. She quickly understood what was the work about in the yard and, thanks to her natural sense of organisation and responsability, she took a leading role in the wellfare of our horses, being part of every mission and activities ( muckink out, cleaning, handling mares with foals,… read more

(Excellente )

10.09.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Victor ) pour l'hôte

This was my first workaway and it couldn't be better! I enjoyed so much the daily life of this incredible farm, there were so many interesting projects going on, and the horses, accommodation and landscapes are amazing. I would always remember the beautiful sunsets with the foals.
Thanks to Isabel, Titouan and Jozefien. They are wonderful hosts,… read more

(Excellente )

06.09.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Victor )

What a brilliant guy! We have some experience now in hosting workaway guest, but it is not often that we are lucky to meet a person like Victor.

First of all Victor is the most patient, easy going, polite, sensitive, curious, tidy and humourous fellow you could find.

Concerning the work, Victor has been involved in so many projects on the… read more

(Excellente )

06.09.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Fabio)

We had the pleasure the host Fabio on the studfarm for about a month. First we want to thank him for being such an educated fellow. You couldn't find a more polite, easy going, tidy and organised person.

From the begining Fabio showed remarkable capacity to integrate into our team. He's been involved into several projects, from daily yard… read more

(Excellente )

05.09.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Ian) pour l'hôte

What a wonderful 3 week experience at this home/ stud farm of Isabel (mother), Titouin and his girlfriend Josephine. From the moment of arrival everyone is welcomed as a member of an extended family. It was a pleasure to share time, work and conversations with hosts and fellow Workawayers. With often large gatherings for each of the 3 meals of the… read more

(Excellente )

05.09.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ian)

What a great fellow! We've been very lucky to have Ian among us on the farm for a month and it is fair to say that he's the most educated, polite, tidy, open minded and organised guest you could dream of.

Concerning the work, part of several handy projects we had here and there on the farm, Ian has been leading the construction of two new… read more

(Excellente )

01.09.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (George) pour l'hôte

I spent 2 great weeks here (probably 3 or more would have been better) and was sad to leave.

The rooms for workawayers were nice and comfy and we were fed plenty of great food at very civilised lunches and dinners.
- I was satisfied and I eat a lot. A LOT.

The work was varied and interesting. I helped out with hedge trimming, general… read more

(Excellente )

25.08.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (George)

George stayed for about 2 weeks on the studfarm. Well, first of all, we want to thank him for beeing such an educated and polite guest. He's an easy-going and nice fellow.
George increased our team in a very short amount of time. On the farm he had several farmcare task: weedwacking, gardening, stacking tail, helping around with a bit of… read more

(Excellente )

27.08.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Dana) pour l'hôte

I spent an amazing 15 days at Isabel and Titouan's farm! I learned so much about their horses and was able to practice French. The food was plentiful and delicious, the property was gorgeous, and Isabel and Titouan were eager to share their culture and language with the Workaways.

I was involved with taking care of the horses each day (feeding,… read more

(Excellente )

25.08.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dana)

We had the pleasure to have Dana among us for about 2 weeks on the farm.

She quickly increased our team and participated to the daily duties of the yard ( mucking out, feeding, horse care, handling foal and yearlings) but she also had more personal project as preparing yearlings to be handle for photoshooting.

Dana is a very easy-going,… read more

(Excellente )

27.08.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Stefanie) pour l'hôte

It was an awesome experience to be living and working on this beautiful farm. The team was great, the food was yummy and I also got to ride the beautiful Diva and Momo in the afternoons :) only stayed here for two weeks, but I was integrated fast into the daily workings of the farm and definitely recommend it as a place for workaway!!

(Excellente )

25.08.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Chloé)

Chloe stayed at our stufdfarm for about a month and has been mainly involved in the welfare of our horses and every general yard duties.

Chloe is a very polite, educated ad easy going young women. To host her as a guest has been very easy.

During this month Chloe has been involded in our team and took part in every yard duties ( mucking out,… read more

(Excellente )

23.08.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Katharina )

We've been lucky enought to have Kathy among us on the studfarm four about 4 weeks. She's quickly been involded in our team and took part in all the general yard duties ( mucking out, handling foal & yearlings). She's also been in charge of light horse care as well as breeding work ( handling mares during a covering session), also eager to learn… read more

(Excellente )

03.08.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Rottie) pour l'hôte

My stay at this place was beyond expectations! I really loved the work with the horses and the general farmcare!
Jozefien and Titouan made me feel welcome and appreciated. I could give my opinion about many things and had the feeling to be listened to and really be a part of the team.
I learned also so much from them like taking care of… read more

(Excellente )

01.08.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rottie)

We had to chance to have Enya with us on the studfarm for about one month. It is hard to imagine a sweeter person than her!
On the farm she's been actively involved in the stable with everything dealing horses, from daily general yard duties to special "operation" when client were coming to visit the yard and try horses. She has also been part… read more

(Excellente )

16.07.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Fiona) pour l'hôte

I had such an amazing time at this wonderful place ;)

I spent six weeks with Isabel,Titouan and Jozefien and it was a dream come true. I am very lucky that I could meet so many new great people. I learned so much about the life at a stud with all those impressive horses and cute foals and I had not one day without a big laugh. I felt welcomed… read more

(Excellente )

07.07.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Fiona)

It is hard to imagine an easier and friendlier guest than Fiona. For around 6 weeks, we've been lucky enough to have Fiona on the farm and the list of all the funny moments we've been sharing toghether would be endeless. So in the most simple way: we would like to thank her for everything!

To every host, Fiona is gold: she's not only a… read more

(Excellente )

10.07.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Izzy) pour l'hôte

It’s very hard to put into words what an extraordinary place this is, and what wonderful people Titouan, Jozefien and Isabelle are. In the short time I spent there, I made some of the best memories and felt like I really belonged there, and for this I’m so grateful!
The horses all have the sweetest nature, and thank you so much for giving me the… read more

(Excellente )

05.07.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Izzy)

We are fortunate enough to have met many great people on the studfarm, and Izzy is definitely the kindest and easiest person you could ever meet!

In those two weeks on the farm she took part in every kind of job. From yard duties to farmcare, always with a refreshing enthousiasm. She's a very capable rider and very competent with young horses.… read more

(Excellente )

08.07.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Kirsty) pour l'hôte

Wow, what a place and what a beautiful bunch of people. I only spent two weeks here but could've stayed much longer. From the incredible history lessons from Titouan to Isabelle's fantastic one liners to amazing life chats with Josephine, I felt very much at home. We always had a laugh whether we were picking up horse poo or rolling up hay bales.… read more

(Excellente )

06.07.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kirsty)

A five star girl, for sure ! We've been glad to host Kirsty only two weeks on our studfarm but she left behind plenty of good memories. Always dynamic and easy going, she's has been able to integrate very quickly our particular rythm and work in team in the most effective way, from farmcare to every yard duties.

To every host we highly recommend… read more

(Excellente )

30.06.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna)

We had with us Anna on the farm for around a month.

She's has been a great help at the farm, especially with the horses. She's well-organised, punctual and experienced enough to deal with young horses, foals and even some stallions.

Anna is a friendly person, attentive to the other's well-being, polite, with a wild cultural background that… read more

(Excellente )

29.06.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Francisco)

Dear Fransisco,

So much to say about this wonderfull fellow. To have him on the stud for more than 2 months has been a true delight!

First of all we would like to thank him for being such an educated, well mannered, polite, cheerfull guest. And thank him for all the fun we had working. He has always been easy going with everybody in the team,… read more

(Excellente )

29.06.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Francisco) pour l'hôte

2019-09-01
Best Workaway ever. It is my second time in this farm and have to say, it’s by far the best experience, the best time and the best people ever. Since the minute you get there they make you feel like home. The place is amazing and the work is fun. The good vibe there makes everything unique. Thank you to everyone Titouan, the Boss,… read more

(Excellente )

30.05.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matias)

We've been delighted to host Matias in our stud for one month. Matias is a very straight men, always eager to help, he's been involded on the yard with every daily work ( handling horses, mucking out, etc..). He also participated in every kind of farmcare and gardening job, always with a keen sense of duty.

Special mention to his cooking skills… read more

(Excellente )

14.05.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Matias) pour l'hôte

I spent almost a month and it's not easy to leave a feedback after sharing so much! what could I say?
If you have the opportunity to go there don't miss it! If you go you will meet Titouan, his mother Isabelle and his girlfriend Jozefien. All of them work a lot and have different personalities and I think they match really well to live, work and… read more

(Excellente )

11.05.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Mathew) pour l'hôte

To all workawayers: This is a place you must come work at! It is something special.

Living on the farm in Normandy is an experience I will always cherish. During my two week stay, I made so many incredible memories, gained invaluable experience in farm and horse care, and learnt so much about the regions rich history and culture. I had so much… read more

(Excellente )

30.04.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mathew)

Such a nice chap! We had great time with Mathew on his time here among us on the farm: always eager to learn new things about everything around horses, farmcare or the rich history of the region. Beside that, he's been a great help here and a hard worker indeed, because, part of the very enjoyable expedition we had together to explore the region,… read more

(Excellente )

02.05.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ivo)

Cher Ivo, nous tenons à te remercier du fond du coeur pour toute l'aide et ces bons moments que nous avons partagés. Ce fut un plaisir à chaque instants. Du reste, nous n'allons pas en rajouter puisque pour nous Ivo est devenu un membre de la famille à part entière.

A tous les hôtes qui auraient l'opportunité d'avoir ce garçon chez eux, NE LE… read more

(Excellente )

15.04.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (ivo) pour l'hôte

Ya a pasado más de un mes desde que parti de esta casa y ya muy convencido puedo referirme a este lugar y a las personas que la componen cómo mí segunda familia.
Isabel y Titouan son dos personas muy atentas y de gran humildad que abren las puertas de su casa para que el que quiera pase allí los momentos más divertidos y llenos de experiencias… read more

(Excellente )

28.04.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Amrito) pour l'hôte

This was my first Workaway experience and also the best that I had until now. Titouan is a super cool person, very responsible and fun to be with. I got the possibility to meet lots of new interesting people, to be in contact with those beautiful horses that they had. I hope to visit the stud again in the future, maybe with some more experience… read more

(Excellente )

23.04.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Amrito)

Amrito stayed two weeks with us on the farm. 2 enjoyable weeks that have passed very fast since Amrito is a very nice guy to spend time with. He has always been eager to help to any work, from yard duties to farmcare, and proved himself as a competent workawer on the farm.

We will miss his peacefull presence and guitar playing !

For this and… read more

(Excellente )

20.04.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Laura) pour l'hôte

It is hard to find the time or the words to express what a great experience working for Titouan and Isabel is. Despite living in fear of the dwarf rooster, and being teased constantly about my bad French accent, I was extremely sad to have to leave after 6 incredible weeks. The work is hard, but fun, not least because the people are so fun to work… read more

(Excellente )

17.04.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laura)

There are so many good memories with Laura from those six weeks that remember all would be pointless. To be simple, we would just say Laura is a brilliant young woman, easy going, friendly, kind, very well educated and, despite her very young age a totally trustworthy person.

On the farm she's been in charge of the wellfare and the training of… read more

(Excellente )

11.04.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ricardo)

Thanks for yr kind message Ricardo. I Hope all is going the right way for you. All my wishes for yr next project !!!

(Moyenne )

10.04.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Ricardo) pour l'hôte

In my short stay at the farm SAN ELOY and the famous Lusitanian Stud in Normandy beyond the dreamed was simply wonderful and pitifully suspended for personal reasons ... Isabel and Titouan two very cultured, warm, kind and hardworking people that words are they are short when describing them. Thank you very much for your kind stay. I felt part of… read more

(Excellente )

05.04.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Marie) pour l'hôte

It was a real pleasure working with Titouan, Isabelle and all my other companions! I learned a lot with them all. I was so well received, as if I was at home! I will not have imagined better! Thank you for your welcome, your advice, your good mood, and thank you to Titouan for all the work he taught me about horses. I hope to see you again soon !… read more

(Excellente )

23.03.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marie)

It was such a pleasure to have Marie on the farm for 2 times 2 weeks!
Inspite of her young age, Marie is a very responsible young woman, very well educated and an easy going guest!
During her stay in our place she was part of our team at the stables. She proved herself as a very versatile helper, capable to take care of horses, capable to be part… read more

(Excellente )

04.04.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kyra)

We had the pleasure to have Kyra on the farm for 2 weeks. She's been able to adapt very quickly to our stable rythm and group dynamic. At the yard she's been in charge of the general maintenance and the welfare of our horses,handling, lunging including stallions and yearlings. She proved herself to be very effective in every aspect.
In those two… read more

(Excellente )

27.03.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alessa & Charline)

We had the great pleasure to have Alessa with us for 3 weeks on the farm. In a very small amount of time she's been able to integrate in our team and be effective with every task around horses in the stable. We were also totally confident to give her responsability of the training of some of our stallions and young horses. Inspite of her young… read more

(Excellente )

21.01.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Hans Kristian) pour l'hôte

My stay with Titouan and Isabel was beyond my imagination! Words can not describe how warm, kind and affectionate these people are. They followed my trip from the minute I decided to order my plane tickets, until I left from Bayeux station, returning back home. I was served delicious meals throughout the day, transported to desired locations and… read more

(Excellente )

19.01.2018

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hans Kristian)

Hans has been our guest on the farm for 3 weeks. He immediately joined the team in a very effective way. Serious and reliable in his job. His vet skills were very appreciated, both for horses and cat. On the farm he has been also actively participating with gardening, wood work, moving furnitures, and every task in the stable around horses from… read more

(Excellente )

09.01.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Caitlin) pour l'hôte

I stayed on the farm for about a month and loved it! Isabelle and Titouan taught me so much about French food, culture, history and of course Lusitanos. This was my first work away experience and it was a great mix of hard work and learning. I have never ate so much in my life, all the food Isabelle cooks is delicious and there are always warm… read more

(Excellente )

05.12.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Caitlin)

Caitlin stayed one month with us on the farm.

She was a wonderfull guest. Open minded, polite and independant.

She has bravely participated to different kind of farmcare jobs and took a leading role in the welfare of our horses!

For this and many others things, thanks. Farewell Caitlin and safe travel.

(Excellente )

02.01.2018

Laissé par le workawayer (Rohan) pour l'hôte

Amazing! This has been a great life experience, not only because of the work (that I loved) but also because of the people I worked with. After a bad experience a couple of years ago I was worried about using workaway again. Thank goodness I did! I loved every minute of it!

Isabel and Tituan are wonderful hosts as well as amazing people. I'm sure… read more

(Excellente )

25.12.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rohan)

What a pleasure to have rohan among us on the farm! He stayed 3 weeks in the farm. He showed a remarkable capacity of integration in our teamwork, and we very quickly had the sensation to have an very efficient, positive and reliable fellow!

Rohan has been a great guest, always eager to help, educated, and with a keen sense of humour. It was sad… read more

(Excellente )

23.12.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marjorie & Samantha)

We had the pleasure to have Marjorie last year for two weeks and the experience has been great.

First of all, she's been a wonderfull guest. She's a lovely young women indeed: ressourceful, easy going, hard worker, always eager to help with anything.

She played an important role into the welfare of our horses. She's very reliable with them… read more

(Excellente )

28.11.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matt)

We had the chance to have Matt in our horse studfarm four a couple of weeks.

Matt was a great guest. Easy, independant and open minded, it was very easy to integrate him in our team.

In the area of the teamwork in our farm, Matt has been affected in the stable dealing with the daily work: mucking out boxes, cleaning stables, using engine… read more

(Excellente )

16.11.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rosie)

Rosie stayed in our studfarm for about one month. We had a great time with her. She was an easy going guest, particulary smiling ( always)!

During her stay here, she took a leading role in our stables, dealing successfully with the wellfare of our horses. She's trustworthy regarding to them, with a keen interest in learning new things. And in… read more

(Excellente )

30.10.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Rosie) pour l'hôte

Well where to begin.. after my first workaway experience wasn’t what I had hoped I looked elsewhere and found more than what I could dream of at Isabelle and Titouan’s home. With only a few days of contact they took me under their wing for a month!
From the moment I arrived I felt part of the family! The food Isabelle cooked was amazing and I was… read more

(Excellente )

16.11.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (David)

We had the pleasure to have David twice in our stud. End of the summer and mid fall.

First we want to thanks him: he has always been a very pleasant guest, very straight and educated.

Around the work strictly speaking, he helped us and was very effective around every kind of job around horses such as mucking out, grooming and handling (… read more

(Excellente )

02.11.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Michael)

We had the pleasure to have Mickael among us for about one month in our farm.

In the first place we want to thank him for being such an educated and pleasant guest. We had great time with him both at home and in the work due to his easy-going nature. He was always positive and enjoyable, with a keen sense of humour.

Concerning the chores… read more

(Excellente )

30.10.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Michael) pour l'hôte

I've done a significant amount of travelling, and volunteering, however this was my first work-away. Honestly, it was one of the best experiences in my past 3 years of travel.

Firstly, Titouan and Isobel are amazing people (as are all the others around the farm). The more you interact with them the more you learn, obviously, and Isobel has some… read more

(Excellente )

04.10.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Fedir & Anastasia)

Dear Fedir and Nasta,
We really enjoy having you at home for three weeks. You helped us a lot and discovering the "Bortsch" and "Plov" has been a great experience. Fedir is not only a hard worker for outside jobs but funny and always smiling . You are a beautiful couple and we wish you the best. The english of Nasta is really perfect and yr… read more

(Excellente )

04.10.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Fedir & Anastasia) pour l'hôte

Isabelle and Titouan, thank you for the time we had in your farm!

We are happy that we met you, and we are happy that we had these three weeks in your house. As I tell my friends when I describe our stay, it was like living in a lovely family with good and cheerful people. Three weeks passed as quickly, as three days.

And of course, your farm… read more

(Excellente )

22.08.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Tabaré) pour l'hôte

Un tiempo después de terminar estos meses de experiencia workaway, creo que es un buen momento para el feedback.

Lo voy a hacer en español porque aunque he mejorado el inglés, tengo mejor dominio con el español, así que Tituane, por favor, te pido que se lo traduzcas a Karin jajaj

¿Qué puedo decir de esta experiencia? Lo primero que voy a decir… read more es que si los comentarios son para que otros workawayers tengan una idea de este anfitrión, no se lo piensen más: tenéis que ir, no os vais a arrepentir.

Esta fue mi primera experiencia workaway. Había terminado mis estudios, habia realizado unas prácticas en empresas, y buscaba algo nuevo, relacionado con una de mis pasiones: los caballos. Al ser mi primera experiencia workaway, yo antes de irme de mi casa tenia sentimientos encontrados, ya que por un lado estaba con miedo por la incertidumbre de no saber realmente adonde iba, sin conocer a nadie, a la aventura, pero por otro lado con ganas de probar algo nuevo, y sobre todo, con muchas ganas de aprender y disfrutar.

Estuve un mes y medio en esta granja, y sinceramente, de verdad, creo que no pude tener más suerte de recaer en este lugar. Desde el primer momento, desde la primera llamada, todos en esta familia fueron super amables, atentos, y buenos conmigo. Me dieron todo tipo de facilidades en todos los sentidos, y lo más importante, me hicieron sentir parte de su familia. Con Michael, Karen y Titouane logramos formar un gran equipo, fuimos muy eficientes, y creo que hicimos un muy buen trabajo en el tiempo que estuvimos allí. Conseguimos organizarnos muy bien, y sacamos el trabajo hacia adelante. Titouane y Karen son dos maestros en todo lo relacionado con los caballos, y son dos personas que aman a este animal, logrando transmitir todo ese amor por los caballos a los demás. Además, creo que me va a resultar difícil encontrar personas que trabajen más que ellos! (Especial mención a Karin, "The machine" jajaja).

Otra de las cosas que también me gustaría decir es que nunca olvidaré quien fue mi primera profesora de equitación, Karin, a la que creo que nunca le podré estar tan agradecido tanto por sus clases, como por su paciencia conmigo! Disfruté mucho con ello, y se que, aunque tu no tenías porqué hacerlo, lo hacías de buena gana! Echo de menos las conversaciones que teníamos de vez en cuando sobre la vida, sobre nuestros futuros!

A ti Titouane quiero agradecerte que desde el primer momento, desde que llegué, fuiste excelente persona conmigo, un excelente anfitrión. Junto con Karin, me enseñaste todo lo que estaba en tu mano sobre los caballos en concreto, y sobre toda tu granja en general, y me hiciste partícipe de todos tus proyectos, dándome la opción de comentar contigo los temas de la granja, incluyéndome en todo momento. También agradezco la responsabilidad que desde el principio posaste en mi, lo que implica confianza (todavía me acuerdo de aquel fin de semana que Michael y yo nos tuvimos que quedar solos en la granja jajaj).

Tampoco quiero olvidarme de Isabel, que se comportó como una madre conmigo y con Michael ( incluso ella lo reconocía: "Soy como una madre para vosotros eh"). Es una muy buena persona, siempre ofreciendo facilidades, y con una sonrisa. Nos llevó a diversos lugares para que conociéramos la zona, es una gran conversadora, y una magnífica cocinera ( me tenéis que pasar la receta de la pasta gratinada ajaj). Pasé mucho tiempo con ella charlando sobre cantidad de temas, y lo disfruté mucho.

Respecto al trabajo, si te gusta el campo y los caballos, no tendrás problemas. Es un trabajo físico, como todo en el campo, pero, salvo excepciones, no resultó duro para mi, porque me gustaba mucho. Sobre el alojamiento, en un principio viví en una pequeña casa con todas las comodidades, y luego en la casa principal, en una habitación propia. La verdad que ambos alojamientos estuvieron perfectos. Ni un pero.
Visité muchos lugares durante mi estancia allí: Bayeux varias veces, Caen, Mont Saint Michel, playas del Día D varias veces, pequeños pueblos de alrededor...

Para terminar, solo me queda decir que recomiendo esto totalmente,y que os echo de menos a todos, que espero que todo vaya perfecto, y que volveré tarde o temprano, no os vais a librar tan fácil de mi! jajaj

Nos vemos por Sevilla pronto!

Besos y abrazos para todos,

Tabaré!

(Excellente )

30.07.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jhonatan)

Really a fantastically generous, kind and hardworking guy. Were directly part of the team, helping around anywhere it was needed. Did everything from roof job to horse mucking, always with a smile. Easy to work and be with!! We are so thankful that you stayed here with us Jhonatan!!

All the best!

(Excellente )

23.03.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Jhonatan) pour l'hôte

i started to make one of my dreams come true, witch was traveling around the world as much as i could!! And destiny put me on Isabelle`s and Titouan`s home... and i think i could not have asked for more!! what a wonderful experience !! I can`t believe how well they treated me.
This was my first work away experience and it really made a mark on my… read more

(Excellente )

30.07.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (David)

David, so sorry for late response. Half a year has gone by so fast, but we will always be thankful for your stay here. Super helpful and cheerful guy, who was always ready to do anything asked for. Had some good talks, and also besides from helping outside, an excellent "interior designer" for our "internet world". An all in all, a wonderful guy!… read more

(Excellente )

27.12.2016

Laissé par le workawayer (David) pour l'hôte

Isabel, Titouan and Karin made my first work away experience one I will never forget. We were bless with incredibly good weather for the first two weeks of December (8-14 degrees). Isa and Titouan know so much about the local history and culture, foods and wines, horses and life that I learned more in my two short weeks than I could have had I… read more

(Excellente )

30.07.2017

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jonathan)

Jonathan, what a super guy you are. Always with a smile and willing to work hard. Did a lot of grass cutting hours, which was very much appreciated! We had a great time having you here. And yes, you were the first Finnish-Italiano guy :)

All the best!

(Excellente )

27.06.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Jonathan) pour l'hôte

Titouan, Karin, Isabelle, Tabaré, Commander, Proust.. thank you all for this enriching 2 weeks experience!! It was my first time trying out Workaway and I definitely got good vibes that makes me want to continue this journey.

Back to the farm, the work for me that had absolutely zero knowledge of horses was mostly physical, daily routine task of… read more

(Excellente )

25.04.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Yuri) pour l'hôte

Isabel & Titouan so sorry for the late answer,....Thank you so much for make us feel home and everything you shared (especially your heart)....hope you have a great time and finger crossed to see each other one day.....:-*******

(Excellente )

12.12.2016

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yuri)

We had Yuri and Veronika 3 weeks at home and it was great . Yuri has been great in the garden and on the roofes, helping Titouan and Veronika has shared with us her love for horses and her skill in breaking horses !!! We have found a sensible, happy, funny and positive guy and a nice girl, a little bit shy in the first days but sensible and… read more

(Excellente )

24.04.2017

Laissé par le workawayer (Juan Sebastian & Cesar Julian) pour l'hôte

We had an amazing time at Isabel and Titouan's house! They made us feel part of their family, their friends and their projects. It does not reach the space to write the wonderful thing of sharing time there, we are grateful for the experience of the work and the construction of this as a team. We could not feel more comfortable and at ease, our… read more

(Excellente )

05.12.2016

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Denis)

We have been very happy to have Denis at home with us. Denis became part of the family ...thats how it is! We really win a very good friend with Denis. And we are very thankful to have known him.
He is a very practical person and interested in every kind of works,and culture . Always helpful and attentive ! Denis is also a hardworker outside… read more

(Excellente )

03.12.2016

Laissé par le workawayer (Denis) pour l'hôte

I was in a beautiful home of Isabelle and Titouan three weeks in October as part of my European trip. It was one of the most exciting days of my life, because I learned a lot about the local culture and historical sites in Normandy: Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux Cathedral, and the town of Bayeux itself is very interesting. On top, near there is the… read more

(Excellente )

07.11.2016

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lena)

Lena was a wonderfull helper for our stud and ecome really a friend of our family. She has been involved in all jobs of our horse farm, being a good rider, and loving really horses. Lena has been a wonderfull and amazing addition to our small crew, always with smile.She is brilliant and it has been a pleasure to exchange on any number of subjects,… read more

(Excellente )

06.11.2016

Laissé par le workawayer (Lena) pour l'hôte

In September I had the chance to stay around 3 weeks with Isa and Titouan.
I had a truly wonderful time there! They welcomed me in their family as a full member, always ensuring I was happy and lacking nothing. Giving me the wonderful opportunity to be around horses all day and learn as much as possible.

To give you an idea what a usual… read more working day for me was like I'll talk a bit about it:

Usually we were starting around 8.30 with feeding hay and granulés, cleaning out stables, putting some horses outside, getting some back in. Doing gymnastics with Titouan (very fun and I got really fit whilst staying there:D)
Then lunch all together. Food was always amazing! Isa truly is a great cook and if you had some special wishes she would always try to cater for you. Anyway I never had and I loved all of her food and the athmosphere of eating with the family.
The afternoon was off usually, if you wanted you could visit some of the interesting places around. Like the Bayeux tapestry or the Dday beaches or various museums. Especially for people interested in history Bayeux is a great place to start discover.
Titouan and Isa would always drop you off, pick you up or recommend you places to go.
If you wanted to stay on the farm, that was also fine of course. You could relax in the little home you will share with another workawayer or by yourself. Or stay in the house as you were welcome there all the time for example for having a nap on the couch:)

Then maybe Titouan will give you some horses you can work with by yourself so you can always do that in the afternoon as well. I had the chance to start working with a young gelding again, which had been on the pasture for some time to recover. He was wonderful to work with and I would have loved to take him home;). As well I could do ground work and some light riding with their breeding stallion. A wonderful and very powerful horse (big Daddy;-)) and it was so interesting to see all their different characters. Titouan would also give me some other horses to work if there were any or I could watch him give lessons or ride himself, which is great to learn.

I'm convinced that Lusitanos are exceptionally smart and you will find that they all have very strong characters which makes it always interesting and fun to work with them!

I was so amazed that Titouan really took his time to give me many many lessons, pretty much everyday. He is a wonderful teacher and I had the chance to improve my riding skills a lot. Thanks Titouan for all the patience and I'm working on my sitting trot :D

In the evening if you still wanted you could help with feeding the horses again, and again putting some outside for the night or inside.
Then you would have dinner again with the family (just great food again really). If you prefered you could of course also do dinner yourself in the little home. I always prefered to stay with Isa and Titouan though as they are so lovely and interesting and interested people to talk to and laugh with.
Of course they would also give you 2 days off each week - which I like Honey never took because I just loved to stay around with Isa and Titouan and the horses.

I can truly recommend this host to anyone. They are so welcoming loving people, always trying their best to make you feel welcome and home (Isa will continually improve your little home and always asks you for food preferences and if you have enough blankets and everything) So you will never have a lack of anything. I even had real connection problems when travelling to them and they called me several times assissting me with figuring out new connections.

I've seen that a stud farm is a lot of work, which they usually do most of by themselves. If you love horses and are willing to do some physical work (but I guess they could also give you alternatives! I just loved to fall asleep nice and tired every night) you could not find a more welcoming, loving family.
I wish them truly all the best, thanks a million times for everything and dear Isa and Titouan you know I will love to visit you again soon:)

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18.10.2016

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Daniel & Garrett)

It was a great pleasure to have Dan and Garett at home with their nice project ! You have been great , you have made a great job helping us a lot in preparing the winter for horses. We enjoy really exchanging about a lot , you are open mind and we really appreciate yr points of view . You have been so positive and happy to be there . We hope you… read more

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09.10.2016

Laissé par le workawayer (Daniel & Garrett) pour l'hôte

My 15 year old son and I stayed with Titouan and Isa for two weeks. We absolutely loved the ranch, the hosts, the work and the area. Titouan and Isa are fantastic people who welcomed us into thier home and thier lives. My son adores horses and couldn't have been happier helping with every aspect of the ranch. We both learned a lot and enjoyed not… read more

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11.10.2016

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Honey)

We feel very privileged to have Honey with us during one month, cheery and willing to help us more every day with anything asked of her. She is a very confirmed horse rider, able to work with horses of différent ages, stallions, mares and foals. She has made a geat job with a difficult horse, breaking him with a great hability. Honey is really a… read more

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18.09.2016

Laissé par le workawayer (Honey) pour l'hôte

Words can simply not describe my experience with these beautiful people, yet I will try my best to paint an image.

I've always loved horses, but I'd never had any experience in dressage or with stallions or with young stallions! Nevertheless, I arrived and was welcomed so incredibly warmly by Titouan and Isa.

I spent a month with this family,… read more

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