The Equine Internship Program at Lost Creek Ranch is for students looking to learn more about the horse industry from barn management, training, office/ support staff to community educational programming.  There is emphasis on understanding equine language and advanced horsemanship for all disciplines.  Reliable, hard working, honest students are urged to apply. All duties will include general barn help, feeding, cleaning stalls, grooming, helping to warm up and cool down horses. All interns receive riding lessons. Opportunity to advance horsemanship training and riding skills with green and finished horses, enhance employment qualifications, earn excellent reference for a job well done.

***Work off your board. Email or call for more details- we ride year round and offer stall or paddock board***

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Please read below to see which internship opportunity is right for you:

Training Internship: Training Interns will work with Lynette Weldon developing their training and riding skills while increasing their understanding of horses and the development of a highly trained horse. Horses will be assigned and training interns are expected to work with their project horse a minimum of 3 times per week. Training interns will learn various training techniques and will expand their understanding of how horses learn and think as well as the possibility of working directly with rescue horses.

To apply for this position, please download, print and send this application and two references – one from a previous trainer or coach and one from a college professor you have studied with (within the last year).  You will be expected to complete an interview and demonstrate your riding ability.

2016 Summer Camp Internships: If you love kids and the outdoors we would love to have you join our team! No horse experience is necessary. Summer Camp interns design afternoon activities, supervise crafts and have a lot of fun! June- August.

To apply for the Farm Management position, please send us this application and two letters of recommendation – one from a college professor you have worked with (within the last year) and one from the person or your choice.

Farm Management Internship: Join our ranch team and get hands on experience running a busy ranch. From feeding and caring for our senior and special needs horses to understanding nutrition, pasture management, fencing and barn care as well as budgeting and supply management. Management interns keep vet and farrier records organized and do the most direct care of our herd.

To apply for the Farm Management position, please send us this application and two letters of recommendation – one from a college professor you have worked with (within the last year) and one from the person or your choice.

Program Internships: Lost Creek Ranch runs many programs for the community including riding lessons, horsemanship for kids, camps, adult lessons and clinics. Program Interns help educate people about horses, horse care and riding. From helping a youngster saddle a horse for the first time to taking an adult rider on their first ride Program Interns are involved in the heart of our operation and get to have a ton of fun.

To apply for the Program Internship position, please send us this application and two letters of recommendation – one from a college professor you have worked with (within the last year) and one from the person or your choice.

Office Internships: Interested in marketing, communications or non profit? Our office interns help run the behind the scenes day to day paper and computer work from an office with the best view of the pastures. Office Interns work directly with Ruth on general scheduling, returning emails and phone calls as well as special projects like trade shows, promoting new programs, designing advertising materials, updating website and social media. 

To apply for the Office Internship position, please send us this application and two letters of recommendation – one from a college professor you have worked with (within the last year) and one from the person or your choice.

Summer Live-In Internships: Did you ever wish you could live at horse camp? Two lucky summer interns have just that opportunity every summer. Live in position includes room and board and  free board for your horse . Summer Interns work daily with our campers in horse and non horse activities.

To apply for the Summer Live In position, please send us this application and two letters of recommendation – one from a college professor you have worked with (within the last year) and one from the person or your choice.


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