Help in a horse riding farm in south ouest France

Argentina

5

Fue una experiencia tranquila y desconectada del ritmo de la ciudad que me gustó experimentar. Gracias a Sylvia que me invitaba cada vez que podía a enseñarme a montar 🐎, me siento profundamente agradecida por ello! El trabajo es simple pero requiere buena predisposición física y energía, las horas se cumplen según lo acordado pero es una granja particular por lo cual los dueños aveces necesitan ayuda extra porque no dan a basto y considero que hay que ser abiertos a ofrecer una mano en todo momento. PD: El pueblo es pequeño 👀 Saber francés es un plus grande. Gracias Sylvia y Erik 🙏🤗✨

hace más de 1 año

Colombia

5

Fue una experiencia única y retadora. Disfrute mucho la estadía con Silvya y Erik, son personas muy agradables. Las actividades se desarrollan en poco tiempo pero con mucho esfuerzo físico. Es una experiencia muy gratificante y que ayuda a conocer la cultura local con facilidad. Gracias por tu existencia. Abrazos 🤗

hace más de 2 años

Perú

5

Me encantó la experiencia, compartir con Silvia y su esposo fue maravilloso, aprender a montar los caball9s, las actividades no son muy pesadas, me parece genial la actividad. Comparti mi experiencia con otra voluntaria e hicimos un vínculo familiar con Silvia. La comida y el lugar donde estuvimos fue tal como lo ofreció. Espero que se animen mucho por este voluntariado. Es genial.

hace más de 2 años

Estados Unidos

5

I got what I had wanted out of this experience which was to work hard, learn what it takes to maintain a farm, and meet new people. It was great to get on a horse again! Important to note- Do not volunteer here if you aren't prepared for hard work and doing things in a way you aren't accustomed to. Also, you must have a flexible schedule because meals/tasks aren't always same time and there's lots of waiting around. Overall, this can be a good experience if you come with the right expectations and are interested in immersing yourself in a new place. Better to have a basic knowledge of horses

hace 2 meses

Brasil

5

Minha experiência foi legal. Agradeço à voluntária Emília por me ensinar sobre as tarefas voltadas aos cavalos e pôneis, e sobretudo por ter trabalhado durante a folga dela para me ajudar. Eu agradeço ao casal de anfitriões Eric e Sylvia e também ao WP. Cheguei ao início do verão, trabalho foi muito bom e terapêutico. A rotina inicia às 7:30 ou às 8:00 com alimentar, conduzir os animais e recolher excrementos deles. Após o almoço, em que todos se reuniem, têm que observar se precisam de água e colocar comida em 4 ou 5 padoks. É perto de Eauze, fui ao Museu de Arqueologia, ao cinema e à igreja.

hace 6 meses

Alemania

5

I took me a wile to hget used to the tasks and also to Sylvia and Erik because they have such a different lifestyle compared to mine but especially Sylllvia was very welcomeing. The accommodation was exactly as promised with a cute cat who loves cuddles included. Overall I had a good time and improved my riding skills by a lot.

hace 7 meses

México

4

My experience here was truly grateful. I meet really great people here and Sylvia the host was really nice. The horses also are very calm and nice, especially Livy, Raita and Diego. Its a little bit difficult in the beginning to learn their names, also there is a lot of things that you need to remember but with time its gets better. Also the mobile camp was a comfy place, except that my room (the middle one) was cold by night, it was very tiny but you can sleep in the sofa, also the kitchen was not that big but it works to cook there. Also we had riding lesson 3 times at week.

hace 2 meses

sylvia respondido


I'm happy you enjoyed your stay.
the mobil-home is often used for only 2 persons and if the bedrooms are small,but just to sleep in, the dining room is quite big.
for the heater you had 2 you could use, but with the door of the bedroom open.
normely, you only cook for your breakfast, but always can do some more cooking.
hope you the best for the future


Argentina

2

The routine was not well organized but the work wasn't heavy (feed, clean, move horses). The horses are easy to handle and the caravan accommodation was simple but fine. I rode horses many times, which I appreciated. However, the atmosphere was tense and uncomfortable. The host are very imposing and disrespectful when things don't meet their expectations. Riding lessons were stressful, with shouting and little teaching.I would not recommend this place for beginners cause there is no real teaching or support. Maybe for people with solid experience and can tolerate disrespectful environment.

hace 2 meses

sylvia respondido

Lara was very spécial and lainly afraid of riding horses although she was to bé rider.

Perú

1

Absolutely awful experience with Sylvia. The place was dirty, with mold and spiders in the dorms. The work involved feeding horses and picking up manure WITH MY HANDS—no proper gloves were provided. Meals were poor; I was denied breakfast for finishing the bread "too early." The host was hostile and rude, she made me feel useless for not being able to carry heavy loads. I wasn't even allowed to ride the horses because it would “waste work energy.” If I could give 0 stars, I would.

hace 3 meses

sylvia respondido

I'm sorry Maria felt so bad, but she was not expecting what a farm is, she staid less than a week, and was not at thé right place. Many people dream about horses and working with, but coming from a city life, thé reality can be hard to accept. I always say thé first week is difficult, but if After thé first days thé tasks are not accepted, she was right to leave, but not to speak so badly of thé place, we cannot fit with everybody, it's also difficult for us. we keep thé place very clean.

Reino Unido

1

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend coming here. The horses are very well cared for and the other volunteers were lovely, but ultimately the work you do is not worth what you get in return- minimal riding opportunities and dreadful accommodation (I could not sleep at all so had to leave early). Sylvia also wasn't very welcoming. The work itself isn't difficult but often exceeds the agreed hours or is sprung on you, so it is difficult to leave the farm. I have been volunteering at stables for many years so am accustomed to hard work and discomfort, but was very disappointed by this experience.

hace 3 meses

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