Experienced horse riders needed for outdoor fun in Burgundy!

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A experiência

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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Como você ajuda

32 horas por semana

Cuidado de Animais: Ajude a cuidar do bem-estar e saúde de animais.

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O que você ganha

1 dia livre por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Quarto compartilhado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto compartilhado, ou seja, irá dividir o quarto com outras pessoas.

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Internet de Alta Velocidade: Internet de alta velocidade para você trabalhar remotamente

Espaço de Trabalho Dedicado: Espaço específico para você trabalhar remotamente

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Requisitos

Francês Intermediário ou Inglês Fluente

Entre 18 e 45 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

Seguro viagem

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

To fully enjoy your stay and get the most out of it, it's highly recommended (not to say almost obligatory) that you speak French. My husband, Marcel, doesn't understand any other language at all, and he feels embarrassed when he can't chat freely, and so do I because my english is not so good.

Marcel and I have bred Arabians and Barb horses for several decades, so horses are our passion, and we love to share this it with others !
Our sport is endurance, and it can be possible take part in competitions of varying lengths, from 20 to 120 km or more.

We offer :
- a great experience with horses on a farm, in the Burgundy countryside, with 2 dogs and many free-range hens.
- an opportunity to ride these wonderful horses mainly outdoors, across rolling fields, forests and country paths
- comfortable accommodation on the farm, with delicious meals, with many produce from our organic kitchen garden (in summer)
- although we are not going to teach you to ride, you will learn a lot from our approach of horses and their management!
- and if needed, we can provide you a reference for a job well done, helping you with your future career

In return:
- you ride with us in the forest or in the countryside, with more or less speed, depending on the horse's training program - so it can be quite sporty and intense, with generally a ride in the morning and another in the afternoon.
- you are an integral member of our team on daily tasks like feeding the horses or turning them out. Help with mucking out, only in winter and autumn, as horses are mostly in the field, and only come in at night then.
- it would be great also if when needs, you could give a hand in communal activities such as cooking, laying the table, washing up etc.

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Atividades & Turnos

We would normally expect you to be with the horses on average 5-6 hours per day, with one day off per week. However, some days might be longer if the horses training plan requires it or if an outing to the nearby Morvan national park is planned.

We usually start around 8am and work until lunchtime, at around 12.30. This involves turning horses out, helping take care of some "oldies" and most of all, going riding for about 2 hours.
After lunch, depending on the weather, you will go on another ride for the afternoon.
On hot summer days, where we might avoid the heat and start again in late afternoon.
In the winter, there will be more help needed with mucking out and feed distribution.

There may be additional activities, they can be quite varied and depend on our current needs, your skills and interests as well as the weather!

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Regras

- During spring summer and autumn period, we are looking only for experienced, calm and confident riders, capable of riding out on energetic horses, over all terrains, at all paces.
- We need light riders, not over 70 kg of weight, as our horses are small, who are willing to adapt to the gentle horsemanship methods we use. We also need good horse handling skills.
- We work hard, with the well-being of horses our priority, so we go out of our way to treat them with utmost care and respect.
-This extends also to the other animals here, the environment, of all living creatures

To be happy with us, you should:
- Like animals in general, obviously horses but dogs and hens too
- Speak French : my English is quite basic and my husband Marcel does not speak English at all, so for more fun and enriching conversation and cultural exchange, good French will really help! Marcel also likes to chat a lot and tells a lot of interesting stories, on his huge farming experience: he is a monument to local culture!
- Not mind to get your hands dirty once in a while
- Like simple traditional cooking, with a lot of home-grown veggies and little (but high welfare) meat.
- Be healthy, fit and strong, dynamic and tonic, sporty
- Must don't be afraid at all on horseback
- Not have any animal allergies
- Be reliable, flexible and adaptable

We look forward to welcoming you soon !