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Call for an expert help with our horses! Grooming position

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The experience

We are immersed in the Italian countryside and we currently have 15 horses.
We could use the help of a person that has already experience with horses, in taking care of them daily and help our horse-riding instructor.
We are looking for someone that loves this wonderful animals and would like to make a useful and educational experience in this field.
Unfortunately, for practical reasons, we will consider applications only from "experts"!

What you offer

6 hours of help per day

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Requirements

Intermediate Italian or Intermediate English

Over 21 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Make sure that the horses always have water and give them hay.
Ride the horses daily (to keep them active and also for your own fun!)
Help the horse-riding instructor in keeping clean the stables and prepare the horses for horse-riding lessons or walks in the woods.
If you are passionate about horse-riding, you will find in this place the freedom and complete enjoyment of ride them

Rules

As you might know, dealing with a majestic animal such as the horse is a serious and responsible task. We ask for complete seriousness and reliability.
Also a "riding license" from a horse riding association is preferable.