Overview of Internship

Tier 2 internship will be ideal for candidates who are juggling a full time load of course credits but also would like to gain some real industry experience and learning. 

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Students must be local- and enrolled in an internship course thru their program. 

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Application process is the same- Cover Letter, Resume, Application and Letter of Recommendation must be received by the deadline.

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Student will select ONE division for each semester. Hours will be determined via sign up

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If accepted- students will be required to attend orientation date to onboard and go over basic training proceedures prior to starting 

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​Across all divisions, students will be expected to participate and assist in all day to day farm operations. The daily operations of a large sport horse facility are an exemplary opportunity for students to learn new techniques and protocols to maximize efficiency.

Daily tasks students are expected to engage in includes but is not limited to, grooming, basic horse care, stall cleaning, watering, feeding and assisting with farrier. In addition to these tasks students are given the chance to attend weekly skills labs Wednesdays 3-4pm, volunteering and supplemental learning opportunities. 

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Internship Divisions

 

Reproduction Center

Students will work during the breeding season and assist management with breeding mares, collecting stallions, preventative medicine, emergencies, and neonatal care. Students with interest will be encouraged to rotate thru our Stallion Station to become familiar with semen collection and processing. Students in this division have the added benefit of also getting to work in our CEM Quarantine Center  to learn policies and procedures. Students will be rotated thru assisting in morning vet work at Burleson Farm to experience the difference between a sport horse production farm and a thoroughbred production farm.

Please note: students in this division living in onsite housing are expected to attend foalings. 

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Young Horse Development Center

Students will work closely with management and trainers to understand the process of starting a young horse. Interns in the Young Horse Development Center (YHDC) gain real-world, hands-on experience working with elite sport horses in the early stages of their careers. This structured program covers essential daily skills including grooming, wrapping, feeding, tacking, and stall care, as well as exposure to medical procedures, training tools, course setting, and show preparation. Some training techniques students will get to observe are lunging, long lining, and the jump chute. Interns work closely with experienced staff to develop confidence and competence in managing young performance horses in a professional training environment. Depending on the time of the year, interns may also attend shows in Lexington and possibly in other locations such as Tryon, NC. 

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**Please note that this IS NOT a riding internship.**​

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Equine Rehabilitation and Fitness Center

Spy Coast Farm’s Rehab and Fitness Center is a client-based facility overseen by resident veterinarians and veteran staff. The facility includes water treadmills, dry treadmill, a cold saltwater leg spa, whole body vibration therapy, regenerative lasers,  PEMF, Shockwave and other state of the art rehabilitation equipment. Interns will work closely with staff and have some opportunity to work with veterinarians and staff to learn about the various treatment modalities and their applied uses for equine rehabilitation and fitness.