Description
Our two legged family consists of my husband and I, both in our sixties. Our four legged family includes two retired horses, two miniature horses, 5 dogs and two cats. We live on a five acre hobby farm in Nelson, BC with a larger recreational acreage on the nearby Slocan river.

After a lifetime riding and driving, I now find myself with limited mobility and requiring assistance in the barn and house.

Nelson is known for its beautiful mountains, rivers and lakes as well as its many opportunities for year round outdoor activities.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Entretien général
Aide à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
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Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
Aide
We are looking for someone to help with barn chores including feeding, grooming and general clean up. The horses are not used in winter due to the snow and our location. However, beginning in March we would like help with exercising them. and assistance with conditioning for competition and possibly attending competitions as a groom. Spring and summer months would involve some fencing and farm maintenance work. There may also be occasional short periods of farm sitting required.

Experience with horses and dogs is preferred. The applicant must be confident handling horses of all sizes.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
Accommodation would be in a private bedroom in our home, within walking distance of town. Other facilities are shared. We enjoy a quiet household except when the dogs want attention! We are not vegetarian but can be flexible.

We are a non smoking/drinking household.
Autres infos...
Female applicants will be preferred. There are many outdoor activities available in the beautiful Kootenay area, including: skiing (downhill and cross country), snowshoeing, hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking, trails, hiking and so on.

A volunteer will have many opportunities to participate in many activities and to learn through doing. There will also be ample time to enjoy and explore our beautiful area.
Informations complémentaires
- Accès Internet
- Accès Internet limité
- Nous avons des animaux
- Nous sommes fumeurs
- Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un

N° de référence hôte : 985628368568

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13 sept. 2015

Laissé par le workawayer (Lea) pour l'hôte

I had an amazing time at Betsy and Michael's place! They are very kind, happy, and just altogether wonderful people! Their home and the cabin where the horses are trained - and which sits on the the beautiful Slocan River... which is always inviting for some kaykaing - are super comfy and very nice. I felt at home right away. Thank you bothfor the… read more

(Excellent )

29 juil. 2015

Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lea)

We feel very priviledged to have had Lea stay with us! She is a wonderful hardworking individual and kept us laughing as well. She is a quick learner and very capable, always ready to take on a new challenge. Our only regret is that she couldn't stay longer!

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