Farm Allier, France

3.0
(5 reviews)5

Artistic horse riding school in Saint-Clément, France

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Connect with nature
2 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
2 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

€ 10

One time

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

horse riding insurance for one month

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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Discounts on Accommodation
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Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

We are passionate about horses and need help feeding, grooming, maintaining the stables and fences, and preparing for our summer horse show. We also have a small cat breeding project and a guest room, so you may help there too. We provide accommodation, meals, and at least one horse riding lesson per week with our beautiful horses — Iberian, Friesian, and local breeds. Experienced riders may ride more often, especially in summer.

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Requirements

  • Beginner French or Intermediate English
  • Between 20 and 50 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
  • European Union Passport
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

3.0

Host & Team

3.0

Hours & Tasks

3.0

Farm

3.0

Learning & Fun

3.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 2 Get in touch with nature
  • 2 Meeting locals
  • 1 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2 15. Life on land
Sally

Australia

5

I spent three weeks with Laeti and Mika and it was a great experience! I got to do lots of horse riding which was my main goal, and learnt a lot of horsemanship and general care. It was definitely a very physical job so be prepared to be outside and getting dirty pretty much all the time, although there were plenty of opportunities to chill when I wanted to. One thing to note is that you need to be very comfortable with cats as they breed Siamese and you do live with them everywhere. Go with the flow, be open minded and you'll enjoy it!

6 months ago


VALENTE replied

Sally is a super friendly, energetic young woman who learns very quickly! In just three weeks, she’s already become a rider. A truly wonderful person for us to meet

Cassandre

France, Metropolitan

3

I loved my first two weeks! Unfortunately, the atmosphere towards me deteriorated to the point that my departure was moved up a few days before the end. It's better not to be the only French volunteer paired with a foreign new volunteer to avoid misunderstanding since instructions were often given in French. You need to make sure you're communicating effectively on your end to address any gaps in information or contradictions that may arise, as well as the possible difficulty of discussing things. Laetitia has her own personality—things could go wonderfully as they could take a different turn

8 days ago

Yléa

France

4

The stay was enjoyable, unfortunately I had an emergency and needed to go home early , Laëtitia helped me to find a place to sleep for that night it was very nice of her. For anyone who would like to stay there, be aware that it is a farm house with animals living in it, it was not a problem for me but it might not be up to everyone's standart of cleanliness. There was other volunteers during my stay and we got along perfectly, I also went along well with the hosts, laëti does have a character that might not suit everyone but i don't think it would be a major problem if you communicate well.

about 1 month ago

Martina

Italy

1

NOT RECOMMENDED 09-10/01/26, from Italy I chose "the farm" based on the positive reviews from another platform and the photos shown, but I quickly regretted it. I felt very disrespected; poor availability, no punctuality, openness to dialogue or empathy (towards me). Moreover, the house was quite neglected (I've visited different European farms, none in such a condition). The only positive point was the supportive roommate and the sweet dogs and cats, including one who slept on top of me. <3 A truly HUMANLY disappointing experience.

9 months ago


VALENTE replied

Martina stayed only one night and complained about the mess, the presence of animals in the house, and the mud around the farm , which is normal in winter.
We welcomed her as all our volunteers; we were a little late, which she had confirmed by SMS was fine, but later reproached us for it.
She did not participate in any activities but judge it here. She asked to be taken to the train station the next day despite a snowstorm and can't understand our refusal. An entitled, immature attitude.

Martina

Italy

1

Arrived on Jauary 9th, I left the day after -Dirty and quite neglected house (different from the photos shown) -I felt very disrespected (no punctuality, openness to dialogue or empathy) For me, a truly humanly disappointing experience

9 months ago


VALENTE replied

Stayed only one night but judge and make review with stars about activities while she even didn't ride a horse. She didn't like there are animals in our house and mud out but it's a farm in winter... That's the only difference with photos. Not able to adapt herself with the other volonteer in the dormitory, or with us, not a good experience for us. Fortunately we have a lot of volonteers who like to come home and make activities with us.

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