Applications for the Spring 2023 Kentucky Equine Management Internship are now open! They are excited to offer weekly virtual Q&A sessions for all questions and inquiries about the internship. Additionally, emails may be sent to info@kemi.org with questions.
The Fall 2023 Kentucky Equine Management Internship starts with a traditional orientation short course that gives all interns an up to date understanding of the Thoroughbred industry in Lexington, Kentucky. After the first week, interns are employed by participating farms as full-time employees where they become familiar with the day-to-day operations of commercial Thoroughbred farms. The Spring session provides students with an overview of the intensive management practices used on commercial Thoroughbred breeding operations. On a day-to-day basis, most interns will be involved in the care of pregnant and foaling mares. Some farms may require interns to participate in “foal watch” rotations and/or help with neonatal care during evenings and nights. As students become more experienced, they may be expected to take mares to breeding sheds, assist with veterinary care, or preform some recording keeping.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Application Form
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- $35 Application Fee
Fall 2023 Application deadline: April 30, 2023 Session dates: June 19, 2023 – December 1, 2023
Spring 2024 Application deadline: October 31, 2023 Session dates: January 8, 2024 – June 7, 2024
Fall 2024 Application deadline: April 30, 2024 Session dates: June 17, 2024 – December 6, 2024
Spring 2025 Application deadline: October 31, 2024 Session dates: January 6, 2025 – June 6, 2025