Internship & Volunteer Opportunities at Horse Sense

• Clinical Internship

• Residential Internship

• Volunteering Opportunities

Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc. offers two distinct internship programs for
those wanting to learn more about  Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and
Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL). Please read the descriptions below to
learn more about the scope and requirements for each internship.

Clinical Internship at Horse Sense of the Carolinas:

To be considered for a clinical internship you must first meet all the following requirements:

• You are enrolled in graduate school pursuing a degree in mental health or education - or you have already obtained a Masters degree in mental health or education.

• You are EAGALA certified and capable of working as an Equine Specialist throughout your internship.

If you meet these requirements are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and a resume, indicating the semester you'd like to intern & the requirements of your internship from your college/university. We accept one clinical intern  per semester, so please make plans as far in advance as possible if you wish to be considered. We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2010. Please submit your application documents via email to Info@HorseSenseOTC.com or you can send them by mail or fax:

                        Horse Sense of the Carolinas
                        Clinical Internship Application
                        6919 Meadows Town Rd.
                        Marshall, NC 28753
                        Fax: (828) 683-6281

Residential Internship at Horse Sense:

The Residential Internship is an exciting new opportunity designed for those seeking an immersion into the EAP/EAL field. A chance for hands-on learning at the Horse Sense farm, this program is a good fit for anyone committed to learning more about every aspect of running an EAP/EAL practice. There will be time spent working on the farm, learning from sessions, helping out our administration, and learning successful business practices.

This is a brand new program and more information on how to apply will be coming soon. If you know you are interested and want to be on our Prospective Intern Email List, please email Becca at  Info@HorseSenseOTC.com and give her your contact information. We'll be sure to let you know directly when we have more details!!

Volunteering Opportunities at Horse Sense:

Horse Sense needs volunteers every year for a variety of duties around the farm and the office. We have days set aside throughout the year for grooming and farm chores. We also have a number of events throughout the year that require the help of dedicated, competent volunteers.

Interested in joining the Horse Sense Herd? Send your contact info to Becca at Info@HorseSenseOTC.com to join the volunteer mailing list. And stay tuned for a volunteer application link coming in 2010!

Testimonies by
Former Horse Sense Interns

Intensive Interns: (1 week-3 months)

"I came to Horse Sense with several goals to help get my new business underway.  I felt that I was asking alot to accomplish all those goals in a week; but, because Shannon listened to my goals, she planned my week before I got there.  I accomplished all my goals, learned much more, got time with staff in other areas (as well as a great deal of time with Shannon!), and even raided the library to read nightly.  It was well worth the investment to spend a week at Horse Sense.  I highly recommend training with Shannon and her staff for any business owner that is serious about running an EAP business.  They are a fun group to be with, too!  It was a jam-packed week that was so worth it, I can't wait to go again.  Thanks, Shannon and the Horse Sense staff." -- Royce Gomez 

"Thanks so much for your time and generosity with your farm and your business. I had a wonderful time, I learned a lot, and I felt surrounded by warm, loving, thoughtful people. You have a sweet business and are doing good works!!" ---Teri