Category Archives: Internships

Safe Haven Equine Warriors Internships

Safe Haven Equine Warriors (SHEW) welcomes a limited number of interns each year. Interns are generally, but not limited to, students at the college or high school level (Intern/mentor programs) pursuing careers in veterinary medicine, the horse industry, equine rescue and advocacy.

Many of our former interns have gone on to careers as veterinarians, riding instructors and trainers, as well as careers in stable management, horse rescue, equine welfare law, animal control and wildlife management.

The work is hard but the rewards are great!

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Full Moon Farm Internships

Are you a high school or college student looking for an internship?

Do you have experience with horses or other animals?

We are proud to partner with local schools to provide internships for students!

Are you not in school, but still exploring career opportunities?

We’re also happy to tailor non-school internships for individuals looking to gain experience in the equine industry!

Duties to include: Mucking stalls; leading horses; feeding and watering of horses

Educational opportunities: Vet, dentist, and farrier visits; equine nutrition; business management; riding instruction; camp & event management; competition & event planning

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Days End Farm Horse Rescue Internship Programs

Internships at Days End Farm Horse Rescue give emerging professionals valuable insight into the day-to-day management, operations, and requirements of a large horse rescue. Interns can utilize skills learned at DEFHR in their next careers in equine management, training, animal welfare advocacy, equine rehabilitation, nonprofit marketing, facility management, and countless additional areas within the industry. Our internship positions are available as both residential and nonresidential positions and cover the following areas of DEFHR.

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Work Experience Program

 

Launched in 2018, the Work Experience Program provides qualified applicants with the opportunity to gain work experience in the field of their choice. Hours worked by the participants in their internship are funded by the MHF, so that host sites can provide an engaging and educational experience with no financial burden. The MHF helps connect qualified applicants internship opportunities, based on their future career goals and what aspects of the Maryland Thoroughbred industry interest them most. Previous internship locations include:

• Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association

• Fair Hill Training Center

• Maryland Horse Industry Board – Horseland at the Maryland State Fair


Interested? Contact Jordyn at jordyn@marylandthoroughbred.com

 


Intern Profiles

 

Elizabeth Moorman

Erin Swope

Marissa Melzer

Kandace Tignor

Brianna Higgs

Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program

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The 2024 Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program will run in early June – dates to be announced!

APPLICATIONS REOPEN JANUARY 2024


Launched in 2017, the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program is an educational program within the new Howard & Sondra Bender Educational Series that aims to:

  • Increase awareness of the diverse career options in the Thoroughbred industry
  • Give participants access to leaders of the Maryland Thoroughbred community
  • Highlight various paths for pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry
  • Address a critical need to attract and retain experienced and devoted employees

Over the course of a week, participants are encouraged to fully engage in the Maryland Thoroughbred industry and explore a multitude of career options. Graduates of the MTCP are eligible to apply for Career Development Funds, one-time funding that can be used to further career pursuits within two years after the program ends.

Interested? Contact bremsberg@marylandthoroughbred.com with questions.

 


Learn more about the MTCP:

MTCP FAQ’s

Sample Schedule

Graduate Testimonials

Participant Bios 

Graduates


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