FLTAP offers several internships yearly. Learn about large-scale equine management, with opportunities available for riding and re-schooling. There is no experience necessary to apply, just a love of horses and a willingness to learn about the after-care program and retraining of retired racehorses.
Requirements may include:
Barn chores in the morning and evenings including feeding horses, watering, turn-out/bring-in, and mucking stalls
Learning about medical care, including wrapping, applying medication to horses, etc. as necessary
Learning grooming techniques
Stacking hay and feed, learning about horse nutrition
Fundraising experiences
Opportunities for riding (based on rider experience)
This is an unpaid internship, with full or part time opportunities, scheduling is flexible. 2 weeks up to 12 weeks internships are available. There will be opportunities for riding and re-schooling dependent upon rider experience. College credits may be available through your college or university. Please email resume and cover sheet to ladyalina14@yahoo.com detailing why you are interested in the program.