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We are currently looking for help with gardening/building and care of our animals.
We are looking for riders for the 2025, starting in middle/ to end March. If you apply as a rider , experience is necessary: Icelandic Horse or dressage background. 2 month minimum stay.
The farm is home to us, about 30 horses, a few cows and 2 dogs and a cat. We are 15 km out from Enderby and have crown land all around us.
We have a greenhouse and veggies garden to take care of and grow a loty of our own food. We may need some help with this as well.
You will see wildlife visiting the farm and our place is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast.
We offer a friendly clean room and we will provide laundry service as well.
Looking for friendly, uncomplicated people, who love animals and the outdoors. Great hiking around here. In summer floating down the river is fun and there is always an option to explore the Okanagan area (Enderby to Kelowna)
Please put into your application how you would travel and the timeframe you are applying for. Our place is located at the foot of a mountain the setting is naturally beautiful.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As we operate as a family on our place. You'll experience country life in Canada first hand. Responsibilities change by the seasons so do the tasks.
You'll experience animals behaviour and farm life in general. Wildlife is around so you may see deer, bears or coyotes and if you are super lucky maybe even a moose.Help
For 2025 we are mainly looking for people who are good riders to help with the horses training. English riding, dressage and gaited Icelandic Horse, background.
So lunging, riding , groundwork and all the fun stuff which comes with a horse. Very little stall mucking required.
At times I may need a little help in my veggies garden or with cleaning.
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If you like gardening and building and have no expectation to ride that’s fine ,too. We usually have projects going.Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I would love to learn a bit of Spanish , can help with English or German.Accommodation
Friendly two bed room with shared bathroom. Family connection is a given.
We do eat meat ourselves, but we can accommodate vegetarians, who eat eggs,fish and milk products, like cheese and yoghurt. We drink a lot of water , tea and coffee and sparkling water iin our home, but some juice or pop can be supplied as well.What else ...
Often we can accommodate minor allergy to single food items. Please ask, if there is any specific prolem.
Please accept that full on Gluten allergies are to complex for me to handle on a daily base. I am gluten sensitive myself , but do not have a full on allergy.
Lactose intolerance is no problem as we do have to watch this ourselves.
2 dogs and a cat live with us in our home- allergies against pet hair, hay or dust will be an issue.
Important please note:
PLEASE note: No smokers, vapors or vegans for us - sorry this does not fit our family's lifestyle.
I do have a sensitivity to strong perfume odor. Deodorant, especially non sweet in usual amounts and roll on or sticks are fine. But if you use excessive amounts of perfume or strong smelling shampoos or body products I will not be able to tolerate the smell in our home.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day 5 days a week
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I’ve been working and living with Iris and Erhard for two months this year which was an amazing experience in every way possible. Both of them are very friendly and pleasant people always up for a laugh and good conversations. I’ve always felt comfortable having my own personal space (room and bathroom). Iris provided fresh… read more
It was better than i ever could imagine!
Super friendly hosts and two awesome dogs. I had a really familiar feeling.
Very nice Horse Ranch, it was one of my favorite Canada experiences!
I had nothing to do with horses before but I really enjoyed it
Thank you very much… read more
Marco is a person you can easily have around as he does not always need company, but… read more
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I’ve been working and living with Iris and Erhard for two months this year which was an amazing experience in every way possible. Both of them are very friendly and pleasant people always up for a laugh and good conversations. I’ve always felt comfortable having my own personal space (room and bathroom). Iris provided fresh… read more
It was better than i ever could imagine!
Super friendly hosts and two awesome dogs. I had a really familiar feeling.
Very nice Horse Ranch, it was one of my favorite Canada experiences!
I had nothing to do with horses before but I really enjoyed it
Thank you very much… read more
Marco is a person you can easily have around as he does not always need company, but… read more
Amy is very non enthusiastic and will not change her ways. We did not ask wonders, but were very reasonable. She wasn't even able… read more