Equine Internship

Weisberg Stables offers a unique internship program for undergraduate/graduate students with an interest in Equine Management, Equine Breeding, Equine Assisted Learning, and Therapeutic Riding programs.

The program gives participants a unique opportunity to work with a variety of equines (miniature horses, BLM Mustangs, Quarter Horses, Welsh Ponies, Appaloosa and miniature donkeys) in their daily care and management, breeding training and use in a variety of therapeutic programs.

Internship Job Duties Include:

Please be aware that this is a physically demanding program.  Interns must be physically able to carry out job duties which include: lifting up to 80 pounds; spending extended periods of time walking, standing, bending or moving continuously; and working outdoors in varied temperatures.

– Cleaning of stalls, paddocks and barn area

– Assisting in the daily care of equines to include: feeding, grooming, bathing & turnout

– Assisting vets & farriers as needed

– Care of broodmare, foals, and weanlings (depending on session).

– Daily handling and conditioning of horses utilizing groundwork exercises to prepare them for use in EAL or therapeutic riding program

– Assisting guests with equines for riding lessons, equine assisted learning program and other equine activities

– Assisting with therapeutic programs to include set up/break down, fitting children with helmets, side walking or leading horses, passing out materials, obtaining waivers etc.

– Set up and breakdown of special events and tours

– Media and Marketing to include preparing materials for media, participating in media tours, assisting with photo/video/social media for program marketing materials.

– Other duties as assigned by Barn Manager.

Application Process

1. Download, print and read the Equine Internship Packet before beginning the online application process.

Please note the application takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and you will need to upload resume and letters of recommendation( should you have them) as well as provide contact information for 3 references (personal, professional and academic).

2. Prior to beginning the online application, please review the session dates and deadlines to determine which dates work best for you. You must be available to work during the entire period listed in the session you are applying for.

3. Upon receipt of your application, your application will be reviewed and a phone or Skype interview will be scheduled. Two Interns will be offered internship positions per session. Any interns who are not selected will be immediately notified so that they can continue applying for other internships.

Animal Keeper Internship

Weisberg Stables offers a unique internship program for undergraduate/graduate students with an interest in Zoology, Animal Behavior and Training,   Animal Assisted Activities (AAA), or Animal Assisted Education (AAE).

The program gives participants a unique opportunity to work with a variety of domestic and exotic animals and participate in daily care, training, Animal based education and Animal Assisted Activities.

Weisberg Stables is a member of the Farm Based Education AssociationAmerican Association of Zookeepers, International Association of Human-Animal Interaction organizations and is licensed with USDA and  Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

Our facility offers qualified interns a unique opportunity to work hands-on with a variety of equines, domestic farm animals and exotics in a unique and fulfilling way.  We practice conservation through education and believe in the life changing impact that animals can have on humans.  We consider it a privilege to be entrusted with our animal’s care and share them with others.

Please be aware that the animal keeper position is a physically and mentally demanding position. Participants must be physically able to work up to 10 hour shifts, spend  extended periods of time walking, bending, lifting or standing, lift up to 50 pounds, work with power tools and spend the majority of their day outdoors in varied temperatures.

Internship job duties

– Detailed cleaning on enclosures, animal housing, feed/water bowls and food preparation/storage area

– Prepare diets and monitor feeding

-Distribute diets and administer medications as required

– Monitor and maintain animal health

– Detailed record keeping to include: animal behavior, weight charts, vaccination records, body temperatures, training etc.

– Training and Socialization of animals to prepare them for routine health checks, veterinary care or use in animal assisted activities

– Create and provide animal enrichment activities

– Educational tours and presentations

Application Process

1. Download, print and read the Animal Keeper Internship Packet before beginning the online application process. Animal Keeper Internships are 4-6 month internships  and are ideally suited for recent graduates or students entering their last year of study.

Please note the application takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and you will need to upload resume and letters of recommendation( should you have them) as well as provide contact information for 3 references (personal, professional and academic).

2. Prior to beginning the online application, please review the session dates and deadlines to determine which dates work best for you. You must be available to work during the entire period listed in the session you are applying for.  Students will be required weekends and a minimum of 25 hours per week or a maximum of 40.

3. Upon receipt of your application, your application will be reviewed and a phone or Skype interview will be scheduled. One Intern will be offered an internship positions per session. Any interns who are not selected will be immediately notified so that they can continue applying for other internships.

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