Summer Internships

[RolledAway]

Hey guys! I know this question has been asked multiple times on this forum, but I just thought I’d ask again to get more current information. I’m currently an undergraduate junior in the Animal Science program at the U of MN. As a part of my degree, I have to complete an internship. I have an Equine Emphasis with my Animal Science major, so I’m looking to complete an internship with a breeding/training/management in mind.

I would love the internship to either be involved in racing or with the Warmblood/Sporthorse breeding/training sector. I have contacted a lot of farms, but haven’t had any luck yet. Any suggestions on where to find a summer internship? I was looking at KEMI, but sadly their program doesn’t fit into my schedule as I’m strictly looking for a summer internship.

[Justmyluck]

http://www.petersonsmith.com/educational-and-professional-opportunities/working-student-program

The people I know who did the reproduction/theriogenology one loved it

[alterisfine]

[QUOTE=RolledAway;7889701]
Hey guys! I know this question has been asked multiple times on this forum, but I just thought I’d ask again to get more current information. I’m currently an undergraduate junior in the Animal Science program at the U of MN. As a part of my degree, I have to complete an internship. I have an Equine Emphasis with my Animal Science major, so I’m looking to complete an internship with a breeding/training/management in mind.

I would love the internship to either be involved in racing or with the Warmblood/Sporthorse breeding/training sector. I have contacted a lot of farms, but haven’t had any luck yet. Any suggestions on where to find a summer internship? I was looking at KEMI, but sadly their program doesn’t fit into my schedule as I’m strictly looking for a summer internship.[/QUOTE]

I did my internship at Horizon Farms in Barrington, IL. They were a Thoroughbred/Standardbred training/breeding facility. There was a training internship and a breeding internship. I did the breeding and my best friend did the training. I had the BEST time of my life and loved every single minute of it. Even breaking my arm (which was non-horse related). I don’t think they are open anymore, but just thought I would share my story. Have a lot of fun, learning a lot and expect to work really hard.

[RolledAway]

Thanks guys for the suggestions so far. Keep them coming.

[ellevt]

Highly recommend the Virginia Tech MARE Center internship. It is very competitive though, so bring your A-game.
http://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/middleburg/undergrad-education/internship/index.html

[szipi]

Hey,
I breed/raise and train quality Holsteiners in Florida, standing the stallion Lotus T. We breed about 15 of our own mares besides a good number of outside mares here on the farm and have a busy collection/shipping schedule. I also have a couple of advanced degrees in Agriculture so maintaining your academic edge besides the praktikum is a given :). We also do a few embryo transfers every year. If you want to do an internship with us, you are welcome to check us out:
Www.prairiepinesfarm
And “Holsteiner Stallion Lotus T” or “Prairie Pines Sport Horses” on facebook.

And if you like what you see, e-mail me or send me a pm on Facebook. I don’t check these forums too often :).
Andras

[wood_snake]

I believe Solomon farm does internships. Lots of breeding and young horses.

Good luck.

PS; just noticed they have a banner ad for their auction at the top of this page.

[SleepyHollow]

RolledAway, would you like to gain experience from one of the best equine Reproduction Teams in North America? I know that Jos Mottershead and Kathy St. Martin have interns at Avalon Equine Reproduction in Oklahoma. http://www.avalon-equine.com/

SH

[RolledAway]

Thanks so much for the suggestions guys! I appreciate it.