Private horse centre

We are a British couple living in South West Turkey. Our home is Uzumlu which is close to Fethiye. Our 3 horses are all barefoot and we are trying to go more natural with them. The 3 horses that we have, all have problems due to being miss treated. This work is very easy if you love to be around and involved with horses and young horses. We are a very easy family to get on with, you will be treated as part of the family. This is a team work environment. We need help with the 3 horses for in the morning for around 3 Hrs, In the afternoon about 1.5 hrs and in the evening around 2 hr late evening. Normal yard duties, feeding, mucking out, grooming cleaning tack and lots of riding out. Schooling etc. You must be able to follow instructions that are given. This is an indication of the work Times are when 2 to 3 people are doing the work. (am work : 07.00) 1) Bring the horses out. Tie them up. Give them a quick look over. 2) Check stable for damage & collect feMore...ed bowels. 3) Fetch feed from feed room, mix well and feed horses. 4) Remove droppings, take to muck heap, remove wet & place in wet bags. 5) Sweep stable floor to remove any further wet. Leave to dry. 6) Take down Haynets. 7) Sweep / remove dust from windows, partitions and tyres etc. 8) When horses have finished the breakfast remove boules and wash. 9) Sweep yard. 10) Make up PM feed, (keep feed room clean and tidy). 11) Help others to finish. 12) Put horses back in box. If they do any droppings please remove. Make a mental note if they wee, so that you can remove it after coffee break. Finish around 08.30 to 08.45am After coffee break: This takes 30mins / 45 mins 09.30 or 09.45am 1) Bring horses out, Tie up 2) Remove any wet and droppings level bed off. 3) Take out water buckets. Clean refill and put back in stable. 4) Sweep / remove dust from windows, partitions and tyres etc 5) Groom horses, pick out feet and hoof oil. 6) Sweep yard. Leave tidy. 7) Hang haynets. (Eric will show you how to make them up) 8) Turn horses out or ride. (Afternoon work : 4pm. Takes 45mins) 1) Remove haynets, take to stack. Make up new ones. 2) Catch horses, tie up. 3) Feed the ones that need feeding. 4) Groom and check for cuts etc. 5) Remove droppings from paddocks. Place on muck heap. 6) Hang new haynets. 7) Yard should be neat (PM work :9.30) This takes 1 hour. 21.30 PM : Routine. 1) Switch on all stable and yard lights. 2) Sweep all yard, spray with water to damp dust down. 3) Remove haynets and take to stack. Make up pm hay. 4) Place night feed into stables and make up am feed. Leave feed room clean and tidy. 5) Remove droppings from paddocks. Place on muck heap. 6) Catch horses, tie up. 7) Groom. Oil hoofs. 8) Hang haynets. 9) Place horses in stables for night. 10) Check all is done. Turn off all lights. All our work is based on team work. The horses are fit and well cared for and are not for beginners who have not learnt to ride. (walk,trot,canter etc) There are lots of riding opportunities both before am feeding and late afternoon. We are situated in a beautiful part of Turkey. Lots of free time to relax & sunbathe. Use of pools. We are situated in a large valley surrounded by pine forested hills. The coast is less than 10 miles away. The village is called Uzumlu. Uzumlu is 18km from Fethiye in the District of Mugla in the South West of Turkey. Uzumlu is 500m above sea level surrounded by high peaks. The summertime temperature reaches 40 deg C and above. Winter is cold and can be wet too. Uzumlu means grape valley. We live in a mountain valley that is 8km (5 miles) long and 2km (1.5 miles) wide. Uzumlu is 500m above sea level. Hills and mountains surround the valley. Pine forests cover the hills and mountains. The forests have shaded tracks ideal for riding or walking. The nearest highest peak looms 400m above Uzumlu. Every house or farm has grapevines growing. There are vineyards scattered all over the valley. The scenery is fantastic. The air clean and fresh. Our drinking water is from a natural spring which is one of the best in Turkey. There are a number of very good eateries that offer traditional Turkish food. There is also a bar/restaurant if you want to just have a drink. The local Turkish people are very friendly. The coast is 18km away. 15/20mins by car or 25/30mins by bus. This would be 2 bus rides. The famous Blue Lagoon at Oludeniz is 20km away, 30mins by car or 40 to 45mins by bus, again 2 buses. Fethiye is the local large town situated on the coast in a wonderful bay. This is 17km away, 1 bus ride. The Dolmus (bus) is very cheap. A ride into Fethiye is 4.5TL From Fethiye to Oludeniz is the same price. If this sounds like what you are looking for and you would like a more detailed out lay please contact us and we will be happy to send you any information. If you come by plane to Dalaman Airport, you can catch the Airport shuttle bus to Fethiye for 10 Lira. (http://www.havas.net/en/Pages/default.aspx) For entry to Turkey you will need a Visa. Here is the Official website for the 'E-Visa'. .... https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ We are happy to work with you so that you can explore the area. Just come and talk to us about time off / days off. We are here to help you. Places to visit : Day Tours: Daylan (Turtle Beach / Mud Baths), Tlos, Letoon, Xanthos, Patara, Pinara, Saklikent, Kadyanda, Olu-denis, Gocek, Rhodes, Others tours: 12 Island boat trip, 6 Island boat trip, other blue boat trips, Sunset trip. Jeep Safari, Truck Safari, Quad Bike safari, White water rafting, Diving, Microlighting, Paragliding,... Turkish baths. Overnight Tours: 1 night away: Pamukkale (1 of the 7 wonders of the World) Ephesus, Hieraplois, Hide

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