Bella Run Equine Internship Application 2025
This application is for both non-paid and paid internships. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Birthdate (internships are available to those 18+ only)
Which type of internship are you applying for? Please note that individuals who have already completed an unpaid internship are most likely receive a paid internship.
unpaid
paid
either
Which season are you applying for? Please note that unpaid internships are 4 months long with the option to extend. Paid internships are a year long and start in May. We can coordinate the exact start date of your internship to work with your school schedule. You may absolutely select more than one internship to increase your chances of being selected.
4 month Spring Internship (start mid-April, exact date TBD)
4 month Summer Internship (start mid-June, exact date TBD)
4 month Fall Internship (start early Sept, exact date TBD)
1 year Paid Internship (start early May, exact date TBD)
Name of school currently attending (if applicable)
Current major (if applicable)
Graduating year
Is this internship a school requirement?
Do you have reliable transportation?
yes
not at this time
Are you physically and mentally able to handle intense physical labor, lift over 65 pounds repeatedly, stand/walk the majority of the day, and work in all weather conditions?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been charged with animal cruelty/neglect or domestic violence related offenses? If so, explain.
For unpaid internships, are you willing to work 20 hours a week?
yes
no
For paid internships, are you willing to work 40+ hours a week?
yes
no
Are you comfortable around large/confident/multiple dogs, including German Shepherds and bully breeds?
yes
no
it depends
Do you smoke or vape?
yes
no
Do you have any allergies?
yes
no
If you have allergies, list here:
Do you have any mental/physical health issues that may limit your ability to work reliably?
yes
no
I’d rather not say
If yes, please describe here:
Do you have health insurance?
yes
no
For the following, describe the experience you have in each category. If no experience in the category, put "none".
Feeding
Cleaning Stalls
Catching Horses
Working Around Feral Horses
Handling Stallions
Holding for the Farrier
Assisting the Vet
Saddle Fitting
Cleaning Wounds
Handling Rude Horses
Stacking Hay
Training Dogs
Trailer Loading
Tacking Up
Bathing Horses
Halter Training
Colt Starting
Remedial Training
Cow Work
Trail Riding
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Short Essay Section
Please limit your answers to 300 words each.
Please use the lines below to give details about your riding experience and horses that you have ridden, including where you received your past training and how long you were with the instructor(s):
Why do you want a Bella Run Equine Internship?
How do you hope this internship helps you in the future?
How have you handled high-stress/emergency situations in the past?
What is your opinion on horse slaughter?
What is your opinion on behavioral euthanasia?
What is something horse-related that you have witnessed that has bothered/upset you and why?
What is something horse-related that you have witnessed that has excited/inspired you and why?
What personal goals are you hoping to accomplish during this internship?
Are there certain areas of discipline of the equine industry that you would like to focus?
What are your weakest links that you would like to strengthen?
What are your best skills/attributes that you think are valuable?
How do you handle corrections when you don’t think you’ve made a mistake?
What are your long-term professional goals?
Do you have interest in acquiring a certification (for example, CHA). If so, which?
Are you interested in an intense, year-long internship with compensation/housing OR an unpaid 4 month long internship? We are also considering hybrid internships on a case-by-case basis.
How can we make this internship valuable to you and help you reach your goals?
What is your biggest reservation regarding this internship?
Is there anything else that you would like us to know?
Please list the names, numbers, email addresses, and your relationship to at least three references (we recommend one personal, one professional, and one academic):
Please attach a 2-4 minute video of you explaining why you should be selected to receive this internship. If you are unable to attach your video here, you can text it to 740-707-0793 or email it to bellarunequine@yahoo.com. Applications that include additional videos of you riding are preferred. If you do not have the ability to create a video, please let us know this and we will make accommodations for you.
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