Website The Wild Horse Sanctuary
Wild Horse Rehabilitation & Advocacy Intern
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Internship responsibilities include assisting with daily horse care, feeding and ranch operations, greeting visitors and leading foot tours of the Sanctuary, and participating in wild horse identification projects. Additional projects are available and will be tailored according to student interests and the needs of the Sanctuary.
Qualifications:
College students who have finished at least their sophomore year of undergraduate study in any Baccalaureate program and who have an interest in pursuing a career involving horses, veterinary medicine, animal behavior, wildlife management, or ethology are encouraged to apply. While it is preferable that a student is enrolled in the study of animal science, animal behavior, ethology, or pre-veterinary medicine, this is not required. Applications will be evaluated according to academic record, prior experience with horses and other animals, level of interest and motivation, and career aspirations.
Learning Opportunities:
Increased awareness of the genetic, biological, and social value of America’s wild horses Exposure to a working, replicable model for the proper and responsible management of wild horses in their natural habitat. Increased awareness that wild horses can co-exist on the open range in ecological balance with many diverse species of wildlife including black bear, bobcat, mountain lion, wild turkeys, badger and gray fox. Expand knowledge/ability of team work – to work with a wide variety of other volunteer from diverse background. Exposure to the successes and challenges of running a privately funded, non-profit, organization.
