Experienced horse riders needed for outdoor fun in Burgundy!

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What you offer

32h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

We are in the heart of beautiful Burgundy and breed Arabian and Arabian-Barb horses. We have about 30 horses, ranging from foals, adults to retired ones. Help is needed in getting the horses fit (objective of possible endurance competitions) So we are looking only for experienced riders, light (not over 65 kg as our horses are small), with a secure seat and confident in all 3 gaits over variety of terrain, for all types of fun outings !

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Requirements

Intermediate French or Fluent English
Between 18 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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2 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

1 Get in touch with nature

Lydia

United Kingdom

Marie-Christine and Marcel were so welcoming! I spent 2 weeks on their lovely farm and had an amazing time. We rode most days through beautiful forests and spent a day trekking in the hills. The work was fun and manageable eg. rides round the fields on the quad bike, sweeping, grooming horses, refilling water buckets etc. There was also plenty of time to myself as well. Marie prepared delicious meals with so much homegrown fruit and veg. They made such an effort to include me in conversations and I was able to practise my French lots. Thanks so much!

25 days ago

Robin

Belgium

I spent some fantastic weeks volunteering with Marie-Christine and Marcel on their farm. Daily horse rides through the countryside were the highlight. I was provided with comfortable accommodation and daily delicious, nourishing meals. I learned a lot about horses, food production, nature, and life itself. My French also improved significantly through immersion and conversations. Marie-Christine and Marcel's hospitality was incredible. I highly recommend this authentic, enriching stay to anyone who loves horses and knows how to ride. Grateful for the knowledge and memories, merci pour tout!

about 2 months ago

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