Ready, Set, Research: Kentucky Equine Research Applications Available

Do you want to build on classroom knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology by participating in the planning and execution of state-of-the-art research? An internship with Kentucky Equine Research may be for you!

The application process is now open for summer and year-long internships.

Interns participate in standardized exercise tests using a high-speed treadmill, record data during studies, and collect samples during digestion and exercise trials. Interns also become familiar with the operation of research equipment, such as the indirect calorimeter, heart rate monitors, centrifuge, and blood gas analyzer.

Further, interns provide routine health care and management of horses at the research farms, including cleaning stalls, preparing rations, feeding, conditioning horses on a treadmill and automatic walker, and monitoring the health, weight, and condition of all horses.

Internships are available at the research facility in Kentucky.

Applicants must have completed at least two years of a bachelor of science degree (or equivalent degree) in animal or veterinary science (equine emphasis) and possess an above-average GPA. Additionally, applicants should have proficient horse-handling skills. Learning by instruction and observation, and deftly handling changing conditions and priorities are important qualities.

Interested individuals can learn more about the internship program and how to apply here.