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Horse help in the N.Irish Countryside

Lisburn And Castlereagh, Northern Ireland | 2-3 hours per day | Private Room & Private Bathroom
Marian

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Nationality: Northern Irish
Last active: Sep 30, 2026
Joined: Sep 30, 2026
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About

We are a friendly busy family living in a beautiful historic home in the N.Irish countryside. Our location balances the best of both worlds - quiet and peaceful but within very easy access of major towns and transport routes. with evenings packed full of the children's activities, we need a little help looking after our many animals. We are a fun loving household so you can be as involved or not as you choose. You are welcome to practice your english or teach the children your language! You are welcome to bake and cook in our home as it were your own. Focus is the everyday care of our four ponies. Mucking out, feeding, providing water, turning out and bringing them in, checking their general welfare and keeping their stables, barn, yard and feed/equipment areas clean, tidy and organised. Previous hands-on horse experience is essential. You do not need to be a rider and no riding is offered, but you must have spent time handling or caring for horses before. The horses live here at our home and I will be here so you won't be expected to take sole responsibility for them. I will show you our routine and how we do things; we simply need you to arrive with enough horse experience to be comfortable and confident around them. We also have two fabulous, friendly Labradors and two very friendly cats. Help includes feeding and walking the dogs and generally giving all the animals some extra care and attention. There will also be some light outdoor work around our home and garden. No gardening or specialist skills required.

Accommodation

Private Room & Private Bathroom
2 rooms available. Both private - 1 single, 1 double. Both with exclusive use bathrooms. Desk space and storage available and all bedding and towels provided. Access to fantastically kitted out home gym. Fast WIFI available as well as private relaxing space.

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Skills

Skills that would be useful at this property

Beekeeping Dog walking Pet sitting House sitting Animal care Stable care

Information

Meals

we are happy to provide all food, but the volunteer should prepare their own food.

Schedule

2-3 hours per day

2 days off per week

Expectations

  • Be respectful of the property and family
  • Maintain a clean living space
  • Be flexible with working hours
  • No smoking or vaping
  • Observe quiet hours in the evening
  • Pets not allowed

Stay length

Minimum 2 weeks

Maximum 12 weeks

Amenities

BBQ
Books
Firepit
Incredible views
TV
Bicycles
Car park space
Games room
Laundry
Board games
Collect from station/ drop off
Wifi

Availability

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Local area

We are based just outside Lisburn, in a lovely part of Northern Ireland with plenty to see and do nearby. Lisburn has shops, cafés, restaurants, a cinema, leisure facilities and good transport links, while the beautiful village of Hillsborough is only a short distance away, with Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Hillsborough Forest Park, great cafés, pubs and restaurants. Belfast is around 20minutes away and is great for a day out, with lots of restaurants, pubs, live music, shopping, museums and attractions including Titanic Belfast. There are also good bus and train connections for exploring further afield. Northern Ireland is small, so lots of places are possible as day trips. The Mourne Mountains are brilliant for walking and hiking, and the beaches and coastal villages of County Down are within easy reach. The Causeway Coast, Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, the Glens of Antrim and the north coast towns of Portrush and Portstewart are all worth visiting.

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Marian
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