Stable Support Intern
Location: In-person
Duration: October 2026 - May 2027
Commitment: Minimum 4 hours/week (80+ hours total)
Position Overview
Sundance Circle Hippotherapy is seeking Stable Support Interns to support daily equine operations within our therapy program. Interns gain hands-on experience working with horses in a clinical setting where they assist licensed therapists. This role focuses on horse care, safety, and stable management. It is ideal for students who enjoy physical, hands-on work outdoors and want to build foundational horse handling skills. This is an unpaid internship.
Interns participate in
Duration: October 2026 - May 2027
Commitment: Minimum 4 hours/week (80+ hours total)
Position Overview
Sundance Circle Hippotherapy is seeking Stable Support Interns to support daily equine operations within our therapy program. Interns gain hands-on experience working with horses in a clinical setting where they assist licensed therapists. This role focuses on horse care, safety, and stable management. It is ideal for students who enjoy physical, hands-on work outdoors and want to build foundational horse handling skills. This is an unpaid internship.
Interns participate in
- Minimum one shift per week
- Professional development workshops
- A capstone project
- Career exploration in equine and veterinary fields
- Lead and exercise horses
- Groom and prepare horses for therapy sessions
- Clean stalls, paddocks, and pastures
- Prepare and distribute feed and supplements
- Clean and organize tack
- Support daily stable operations
- Horse behavior and body language
- Safe horse handling and leading techniques
- Grooming and daily care practices
- Stable management and organization
- Horse health observation and basic wellness indicators
- Be at least 16 years old
- Ability to walk up to 2 miles without rest
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable around allergens such as hay, dust, and animal hair
- Interest in pursuing an animal care related field
Therapy Support Intern
Location: In-person
Duration: October 2026 – May 2027
Commitment: Minimum 4 hours/week (80+ hours total)
Position Overview
Sundance Circle Hippotherapy is seeking Therapy Support Interns to support equine-assisted therapy sessions. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting where specially trained horses assist physical, occupational, and speech therapists. This role focuses on client support, session preparation, and teamwork within a care setting. Students will observe, assist, and progressively participate in therapeutic activities under professional supervision. This is an unpaid internship.
Interns participate in
Duration: October 2026 – May 2027
Commitment: Minimum 4 hours/week (80+ hours total)
Position Overview
Sundance Circle Hippotherapy is seeking Therapy Support Interns to support equine-assisted therapy sessions. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting where specially trained horses assist physical, occupational, and speech therapists. This role focuses on client support, session preparation, and teamwork within a care setting. Students will observe, assist, and progressively participate in therapeutic activities under professional supervision. This is an unpaid internship.
Interns participate in
- Minimum one clinic day per week
- Professional development workshops
- A capstone project
- Career exploration in healthcare and therapy fields
- Prepare and organize therapy equipment
- Observe and assist during therapy sessions
- Support therapeutic activities under supervision
- Learn and practice sidewalking techniques
- Assist staff and volunteers during sessions
- Role of horses in therapeutic treatment
- Communication within interdisciplinary therapy teams
- Client safety awareness and best practices
- Session preparation and clinical support skills
- Insight into healthcare professions
- Must be currently enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university
- Must be pursuing a related degree such as healthcare, therapy, social services, special education, or behavioral therapy
- Walk up to 2 miles without rest, sometimes upwards of 8 miles daily with breaks
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable around allergens such as hay, dust, and animal hair
Applications for all positions close on September 20th.
Please contact (253)251-4004 or [email protected] with questions.
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