Experience country living in Acme, Canada

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  Description

  Booking for May, end of August and fall 2026.
  
  The Property:
  -a 6 acre equestrian center
  -barn / horse arena / outside grass and sand arenas / barn loft
  -two small outbuildings shed and garage
  -7 horse paddocks
  
  Location: 36km NE of city of Airdrie Alberta / 59 km NE of Calgary, Alberta
  
  Animals:
  -5 horses
  -2 outdoor dogs
  -2 indoor dogs
  -5 barn cats
  -10 chickens
  
  The people and house:
  -working professionals /
  -work from in between home office / calgary office and overseas /
  -love the city country balance
  -5 bedroom 5 bathroom house with attached garage
  -nanny suite attached
  - barn loft
  
  Why Workaway:
  -house and farm sitting
  -can always extra hands around the acreage
  -home owners have travelled themselves and lived abroad
  - like to provide opportunities to other travellers and experiencing different cultures offering acreage living in Canada
  -offers experience of horse culture in Alberta
  - completing hands on projects and animal care
  -entertaining - the acreage is a busy place where family and friends gather to socialize and ride horses
  - English discipline - jumping with opportunities to take horses to the mountains to ride
  -Workaway provides unique experiences for those who love animals and horses travel, enjoy an acreage with a place to stay
  -help with riding horses keeping them in shape year round
  -cultural exchange , sharing food, traditions, and customs
  
  Canadian Falla and Winter
  -enjoy riding year round in heated indoor arena
  -warm days enjoy practicing "Skijor" skiing behind the horse
  -take days off to enjoy the nearby mountains for skiing, snow shoeing, and other winter sports in the area
  
  Canadian Spring and Summer
  - enjoy nearby lakes and pool
  -polo tournaments
  - camping
  - Calgary stampede
  - other outdoor festivals

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Animaux

  

  Fitness

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

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

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  -experience Alberta and country living
  - improved riding and horse experience
  -located near mountains, badlands, Banff and Jasper National Parks
  -access English riding disciplines / cross country / jumping / trail riding spring summer and fall
  -farming communities
  -flexible and relaxing work environment
  -experience horse Polo Games
  -Horse activities such as Calgary Stampede, Cross Country Horse Jumping, Skijor - pending on the season
  -access to rent vehicle to travel on days off

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  Aide

  -we are not a commercial operation
  - Private acreage located in the Alberta Prairies near the badlands and mountains within 1.5 hour drive
  -rental car available on site
  -independence required not a suitable placement for teenagers and first time travelers
  -must be a competent rider and have experience outside of lesson riding programs
  -workaways required to have drivers license
  
  -the hosts are working professionals wanting to support travelers keen in horses or acreage lifestyle, building projects, rest and relaxation, and gaining experience helping around a private acreage with dogs horses and chickens.
  
  Some of the expected tasks include:
  -housesitting while hosts are away, workaways must be comfortable being alone on the acreage
  -feeding horses 2-3 time per day / filling waters / cleaning barn stalls feed and tack rooms
  -riding and working horses. Riding / regular horse grooming / need to have your own helmet and riding boots
  -hours of work can be flexible given the jobs available
  -cleaning and preparing stalls
  -watering horse arena / moving and painting horse jumps
  -bringing horses inside barn for farrier and riding and during winter
  -small projects around the acreage landscaping / painting / organizing / clearing fallen branches / building / gardening
  -household and barn cleaning tasks - cleaning specific to the animals
  -care of two large and two small dogs
  -additional odd jobs may come up as needed (pending the seasons)

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  Depending on time of year accommodations inclusive of private spaces
  
  - private basement suite in main house (2 rooms) , with kitchen and private bathroom / shared and laundry
  
  -basement suite large bedroom with queen size bed, private bathroom with shower, pool table, living room, and bar with access to sink cupboards, small fridge.
  -share main kitchen of house, laundry room
  
  - office space available in the barn loft
  
  Food
  - light breakfast and dinner meals included with seasonal fruits and vegetables
  
  Please note /snacks / lunches / special dietary items are not included / workaways are responsible for preparing most of their own meals
  - some dinners prepared by host
  -alcohol and specialized drinks and food are not included

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  Autres infos...

  -given the acreage is outside the city limits have a Canadian Driver's license and ability to hire a car would be helpful
  -Car available for hire on site
  - days off are typically Thursday and Fridays
  -homeowners are private / like their own space weekdays and also enjoy socializing and entertaining
  -animal knowledge, especially with horses is a must (we are not a training or teaching facility) and experience with large dog breeds
  -non smoking and clean home environment
  
  Lot's to do on time off - visit the mountains near three national parks, Waterton, Banff, and Jasper / explore the two major cities of Alberta Calgary and Edmonton/ take in an NHL hockey game/ and visit the Badlands/ golf course 5 min up the road / can also enjoy time off on the property

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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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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  

  Winston (6 ans)

  Maremma
  Livestock Guardian Dog

  

  Wesson (2 ans)

  Bernese Mountain Dog

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