New Vocations is the largest racehorse adoption program in the country. The program truly understands the importance of education and is happy to work with local colleges in offering internship opportunities to qualified students. Internships give students a chance to work directly with a New Vocations facility and gain experience working within all areas of the program.

Horse Care and Retraining Internship: This internship provides students a chance to work directly with the care and training of the horses in the program. This position works with the facility manager/trainer and assists in any work involved in caring for as well as the retraining of the horses. This includes stall cleaning, turnout, grooming, tacking, longeing, some riding, basic first aid, and any daily facility tasks. There may be other assorted duties to help prepare for events.

Qualifications for this internship include: • Extensive experience and exceptionally strong riding ability* • Experience in general horse care • Experience in videography and photography is preferred • Attention to detail and ability to take initiative are necessary • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and work outside in all weather conditions

This position requires at least a 3-month commitment. Internships may be full-time or part-time and are paid on an hourly basis. Rate of pay will depend on experience. Internships may also be eligible for course credit, as arranged by the student and their faculty advisor.

*Please note: Not all students will qualify to ride and some may have limited amounts of riding depending on when we have horses suitable for their ability level. We do welcome students who are just interested in participating in horse care and to observe training.