Internship Application

Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue Internship

Job Description

Through this internship, participants will gain practical experience as a member of Dove Creek Ranch. The intern will participate in all phases of the daily operations of a non-profit horse rescue; which include assisting staff members with the rehabilitation and retraining of horses, creating marketing materials of horses available for adoption, and provide support to adoption and horse sponsorship programs.

General Responsibilities

Photograph and video horses available for adoption
Keep inventory on horses in rehabilitation and available for adoption, for website updates
Respond to and schedule adoption and horse sponsorship inquiries
Coordinate farm inspections prior to adoption
Communicate with the public; giving tours, receiving donations, promote volunteer day
Data entry; maintaining accurate horse records (veterinarian, farrier, dental, shots, deworming,
training, etc.)
Respond to emails and return phone calls
Assist or lead volunteer days
Grooming
Shadowing or assisting with the horses veterinarian care
Assist with training and overseeing the exercise routines (groundwork, saddle work, riding)
Training of general ground manners and basic handling
Assist or perform feeding tasks
Cleaning and keeping of stalls and tack room organized
Assist with all other related assigned task

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age
Must be professional and be willing to sign confidentiality agreements
Ability to work as a self starter
Prior knowledge and experience with horses
Resourcefulness, stress and time management skills, verbal communication and organizational skills
Flexibility with changes in task and priorities
Strong work ethic, moral standards, and a desire to learn and grow professionally

College Internship Program

Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue is a 501(c)3 non profit, dedicated to the rescue, assistance, and rehabilitation of horses that have been neglected, uncared for, or abandoned.

Internship Information:

Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue is working with local colleges to providing internship opportunities for credit to students interested in working in the equine industry. Other opportunities available are internships in business (running a non profit), social work, and teaching. College programs differ in how college credit for internships is awarded. Students should consult with their college advisor to determine if credit can be earned through a Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue internship program.

Horse Training:

This program is designed to immerse participants in the daily operations of a non-profit horse rescue by giving them a unique opportunity to work with neglected and abused horses. Through education and interaction, students gain experience working with our horse trainer throughout the process. Interns can expect to gain significant equine husbandry experience, receive training in base rehabilitation, and learn about horse psychology and its application in training. This program is tailored to those seeking careers in equine management, horse rescue and rehabilitation, equine veterinary services, and horse training. Interns can expect to work with a population of 10-25 horses, a professional staff, and volunteers.

Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue Internship: Examples of Jobs that may be assigned:

General care and maintenance of entire equine population
Maintaining facility in a clean, orderly, and safe manner (mucking stalls, paddocks, etc)
Maintaining daily records
Feed management
Medicating: identify and interpret medical problems and help administer under guidance of a vet
Training horses
Interacting with staff: getting to know staff on a personal level to create a positive work environment and open communication, relaying information, receiving staff approval before performing tasks, acting as a liaison between staff and volunteers to encourage open communication and resolve problems
Volunteer day coordination: matching volunteers with appropriate tasks based on staff instruction, assisting volunteers in completing task correctly, fulfilling needs in the presence and absence of volunteers, enforce ranch rules and regulations to ensure all volunteers and horses remain safe, educating volunteers with volunteer orientations
Public interaction: lead tours, receive donations, assisting in visits by the public during open houses and other scheduled events, represent Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue in a professional manner at all times
Other duties as assigned by education coordinator, farm manager, or other staff

Internship Application

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Please answer the following questions:

Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue is open to the public, so it is extremely important that we maintain a high level of professionalism when it comes to staff and interns work ethics, attention to detail, safety and responsibility to the horses and people. What qualities do you possess that will allow you to excel within, and contribute to, the team structure? What characteristics do you possess that make you qualified to be in our program and trusted with the lives and well being of our horses?

While our main goal is to rehabilitate and find new homes for each and every horse that comes through our ranch, there are some that we simply cannot save. What is your viewpoint when it comes to humane euthanasia and do you feel you are able to handle the death of a horse?

We constantly have visitors from the general public coming to our farm for tours, orientations, appointments, donations, etc. It is important to present Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue in a very courteous and professional manner, and in a way that will promote attention and funding. Do you see yourself as a suitable representative of Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue?

What specific goals are you hoping to accomplish during your internship time at Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue?

Please give a brief Bio of your life journey at this point, and why Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue would be a good fit for you?

Is there any additional information that you would like to share with us? Are there any qualities that you possess that were not addressed in this application that you would like to share?

Please sign, and have your advisor sign this application. If completing this form online, please have your advisor contact us by email (laurie@dovecreekranch.com) stating that this internship has been approved.

AUTHORIZATION FOR BACKGROUND CHECK

I, ____________________________, hereby authorize Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue to investigate my background and qualifications for purposes of evaluating whether I am qualified for the position for which I am applying. I understand that Dove Creek Ranch and Equine Rescue will utilize an outside firm or firms to assist it in checking such information, and I specifically authorize such an investigation by information services and outside entities of the company's choice. I also understand that I may withhold my permission and that in such a case, no investigation will be done, and my application for employment will not be processed further.

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Thank you and we look forward to working with you!

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