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Internship Training

At Equestrian Bridges, interns gain real-world, hands-on experience in equine-assisted services, nonprofit operations, and community impact work. Internships are flexible in hours, begin as unpaid 3-month placements, and may transition to paid roles if skills and funding allow.

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We organize our internship opportunities into focused pathways— so you can quickly find the area that best fits your passion and experience.

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We encourage applicants to review each pathway and choose the one that best aligns with their interests, education, and future career plans.

EQUINE & HORSE CARE

Best for: Equine science, pre-vet, horse trainers, riders, barn managers, animal science students

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Equine & Stable Management Internship:

  • Therapy horse care & feeding systems

  • Stall & facility management

  • Tack & equipment maintenance

  • Vet/farrier/dental appointment support

  • Horse conditioning & therapy training exposure

  • Stable systems development

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Instructor In Training Internship:

  • Assist in therapeutic riding lessons

  • Learn Natural Horsemanship methods

  • Support participant & horse safety

  • Learn PATH / CHA / EGALA certification pathways

  • Lesson documentation & progress tracking

  • Mentorship toward instructor certification

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MARKETING, MEDIA & OUTREACH

Best for: Marketing, communications, media, PR, social media, graphic design students
 

Marketing & Outreach Internship:

  • Social media content creation

  • Website updates & branding consistency

  • Campaigns, flyers, banners, event promos

  • Social growth & donor engagement strategy

  • Program & event awareness campaigns

  • Visual brand development

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Volunteer & Community Outreach Internship:

  • Volunteer recruitment & database building

  • Volunteer training support

  • Community event outreach & booths

  • Newsletter creation

  • Volunteer appreciation initiatives

  • Community partnerships

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NONPROFIT & BUSINESS OPERATIONS 

Best for: Business, nonprofit management, admin, leadership, entrepreneurship students

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Business Development Internship:

  • Front office systems & calendar management

  • Donor & sponsor relationship building

  • Policy & procedure development

  • Software & data systems support

  • Client resource development

  • Operational process improvement

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Program Development Internship:

  • Program research & innovation

  • Session support & documentation

  • New program design ideas

  • Outcome improvement research

  • Program expansion planning

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FUNDING & GRANTS

Best for: Grant writing, nonprofit studies, research, public administration students

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Funding & Grant Research Internship:

  • Grant opportunity research

  • Application support

  • Funding deadline tracking

  • Fundraiser planning support

  • New funding initiative development

  • Resource sustainability planning

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LAND, FACILITY & DEVELOPMENT 

Best for: Agriculture, construction management, land management, environmental studies students

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Building & Land Development Internship:

  • Facility development timelines

  • Land & paddock planning

  • Hay production & storage

  • Trail & infrastructure development

  • Sustainability projects

  • Compost fundraiser initiatives

  • Vendor & contractor coordination

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