Are you passionate about horses and eager to gain hands-on experience in the equine industry? Join us for an exciting 90-day summer internship at KB HORSES, where you’ll work alongside seasoned professionals and learn the ins and outs of horse care, training, and ranch operations.

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What You’ll Gain:

• Practical Experience: Work directly with our expert team to assist in daily operations, from horse care and handling to facility management and event coordination.

• Learning Opportunities: Deepen your understanding of horse behavior, psychology, and training techniques while participating in real-world scenarios.

• Mentorship: Benefit from one-on-one guidance from industry professionals with years of experience in equine management and operations.

• Networking: Build lasting connections within the horse industry, whether you’re looking to pursue a career in training, ranch management, or equine therapy.

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Who Should Apply? We’re looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about horses, eager to learn, and ready to work hard. Whether you’re pursuing an equine degree or just want to immerse yourself in the world of horses, this internship is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

 

Details:

• Location: KB HORSES at Red Ledges, Heber City, Utah

• Duration: 90 days

• Compensation: $100 weekly allowance & gratuities

• Housing: Housing and vehicles provided

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Apply now to become a part of our KB HORSES team and start your journey in the equine industry this summer!

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Each year, from mid-May to mid-August, we take in four interns for the summer and offer them the opportunity to work hard and learn a lot about the ins and outs of our unique horse business. 

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As a summer intern, you will be involved in the following: 

• Grooming and tacking horses 

• Guiding and Dragging trail rides (dragging is riding in the rear of the ride) 

• Teaching Horsemanship and Horseback Riding Lessons 

• Exercising business owned and boarded horses 

• Training and exercising our "greener" horses, colts, fillies, and yearlings

• Riding guest horses that may need special attention or tune-ups

• Daily chores at the ranch and the house include cleaning paddocks, corrals, arenas, stalls, pens, and shelters, filling/cleaning water troughs, and other random barn chores. 

• Bucking, stacking, and transporting hay

• Fixing fences and repairing broken hardware

• Dragging the dirt and leveling the ground in the corrals, arenas, and round pen. 

• Feeding and graining horses 

• Doctoring horses, assisting with vet visits/appointments 

• Assisting the farrier with horses 

• Maintaining and repairing tack 

• Joining staff members on various errands, horse-buying trips, and educational expositions 

• Participating in monthly clinics with our horse trainer and colt starter

 

We will provide our interns with the following: 

• An apartment at the company headquarters 

  • Private 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom ​

    • Two beds per bedroom ​

  • Kitchen, dining, and common area with couch and TV 

  • Washer & Dryer 

• A weekly salary of $100 per intern to cover food and basic needs. 

• A truck to drive and fuel for work-related driving 

  • Any driving you do outside KB HORSES business is at your expense

• Shared/Individual tips received from clients for rides/events you've worked 

• A saddle and horse(s) to ride during your internship 

• Instruction and coaching as needed to accomplish your duties 

• Full tuition paid for the Horsemanship-101 certification course and accompanying book

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You must be 18 or older to apply and currently enrolled in college/university courses.

* Recommended but not required are those that pertain to equine/animal sciences. 

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Intermediate to advanced riders only.