Jobs in the Equine Industry

Assistant Lecturer in Animal Science (Equine Science expertise)

Laurie Harris — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:31:20 +0000

Job description: The Department of Animal Science at the University of Wyoming is seeking applicants for an assistant lecturer position focused on equine science. Preferably, candidates should have expertise in equine nutrition, reproduction, and/or management. This full-time, 11-month appointment will have responsibilities for teaching (60%), extension (35%) and advising/service (5%). The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses in equine production and management. Depending on the discipline expertise of the potential hire, these course offerings could include equine production and management, exercise physiology, nutrition and diseases and reproductive management. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve the rapidly developing equine industry in the state, as well as develop science-based educational materials for 4-H youth. The individual will also be expected to assist in advising undergraduate students with equine interests. Extension responsibilities would be concentrated in the summer months.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in animal/equine science or related area is preferred (M.S. required) with an emphasis in equine nutrition, reproductive physiology and/or management. The successful candidate must effectively interact with students, faculty and staff, as well as with external clientele. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate education through instruction and demonstrate the ability to develop equine related extension programs that includes working with departmental and county extension educators to transfer knowledge to livestock industry and youth clientele. Individuals must demonstrate competence in organizing and presenting information orally and through written work in scholarly and semi-technical publications.

Interested applicants should submit a statement of teaching and extension interests along with detailed curriculum vitae/resume and three letters of reference to: Dr. Steven W. Horn, Chair, Assistant Lecturer in Animal Science Search Committee, University of Wyoming, Department 3684, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071 (Phone: 307-766-4373;FAX: 307-766-2355; swh@uwyo.edu). Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2008 and will continue until an acceptable candidate is identified. The University of Wyoming is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University of Wyoming is a public, land-grant institution with high quality academic units conducting research with laboratory and large animal models. Excellent laboratory and livestock facilities exist within the Department of Animal Science. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

DEFHR’s Residential Internship Program

Laurie Harris — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:26:42 +0000

I am the Education Coordinator at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) and I am asking for your help with spreading the word on DEFHR’s Residential Internship Program. It would be much appreciated if you could please distribute the attached flyer to your students. The next available internship is Session I-09, which takes place from December 29^th to January 23^rd. It is the perfect time for students to squeeze in a quick internship during Winter Break. The application deadline for Session I-09 is October 31^st.

* Note * We are accepting applications for all sessions listed on the flyer, however applications received for sessions other than I-09 will not be reviewed until after their specified deadlines.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you or your students have any questions, please feel free to contact me at brittney@defhr.org or 301-854-5037.

Click here to download the flyer

Brittney Carow
Education Coordintor
Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc.
1372 Woodbine Road
Woodbine , MD 21797
301.854.5037 * fax: 301.854.5146
www.defhr.org

Residential Internship Program in MD

Laurie Harris — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:36:03 +0000

I am excited to inform you that Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc. (DEFHR) is currently accepting applications for interns for our new Residential Internship Program. The program will be available to any and all students, over the age of 18, who are willing and ready to experience what it is like to manage and operate a professional, state-of-the-art equine rescue and rehabilitation farm. The internship is available both nationally and internationally, with students living on-site and receiving a weekly stipend of $75.

Please contact us if you would like to receive our flyer. On the flyer, students can find a brief overview of what their responsibilities will be, along with a list of the internship sessions that we have available through 2009. The flyer also contains our contact information so that they can find out more about the program, should they be interested.

If you would like actual hard copies of the flyers, please feel free to email me and I will be glad to send them to you. If you would like a copy of our “Residential Internship Information and Application” packet, which contains a more detailed description of the program, an FAQ section, and the program’s application, please also let me know.

One of DEFHR’s main goals is to increase the understanding and awareness of equine abuse and neglect, not only in the United States , but all around the world. By educating your students and having a small part in their lives, we hope to achieve that goal.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

Brittney Carow
Education Coordinator
Days End Farm Horse Rescue
1372 Woodbine Road
Woodbine , MD 21797
(301) 854-5037 or (410) 442-1564
www.defhr.org

Barn Manager Wanted

Laurie Harris — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:09:09 +0000

WANTED: Barn manager, man or woman, for Quarter Horse showing operation, located in the Greenbrier – Clinton area. Call toll free 1-800-368-1087

Wranglers wanted at the Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

Laurie Harris — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:07:41 +0000

HELP WANTED: Horseshoe Canyon Ranch is in search of wranglers for 2008. You must be hard working, excellent with people and have at least basic horsemanship skills. Work begins March and we bring in more staff in June. Pay $1,300 per month plus room and board. For more info. contact Barry Johnson 870-446-2555 or bj@gohcr.com www.gohcr.com

Research Associate, Jeanrette, LA

Laurie Harris — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:07:39 +0000

POSITION DESCRIPTION: A 12-month, full-time position (100%) is available at the Iberia Research Station. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating, together with the faculty member, all activities related to ruminant nutrition research conducted in the field and laboratory. Activities include field data collection, analysis (both laboratory and statistical analyses) and technical reporting of ruminant nutrition research data. Additional responsibilities are serving as unit safety coordinator and assisting in management of animal and pasture resources.

Dean of the College of Ag. & Natural Resources, University of Conneticut

Laurie Harris — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:04:30 +0000

The Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Search Committee will begin a review of candidate applications on January 16, 2008 and continue until an appointment is made. Nominations and expressions of interest, which will include a letter of interest with a statement of leadership philosophy, teaching, research, extension, and sense of land grant universities, curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references,

Assistant Professor in Equine Production and Management, South Dakota

Laurie Harris — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:03:01 +0000

QUALIFICATIONS: Earned Ph.D. in Animal Science or closely related field or DVM degree, completed by appointment date with an emphasis in horse production and management. Successful candidate must be able to teach, interact and communicate effectively (verbally, written and electronically) with colleagues, staff, students, producers and other clientele. Experience in, and an in-depth understanding of, the horse industry and ability to teach equine classes. Experience with and/or interest in working with 4-H members and/or underserved youth. Ability to successfully recruit students from both rural and urban populations.

WILD HORSE BEHAVIOR INTERNSHIP

Laurie Harris — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:03:38 +0000

Wild horses are monitored for location, band members, and behavior. Pregnancy determination by dung is performed in January. Yearlings are removed with veterinary sedation; contraception is delivered remotely to selected mares. Database and photography work, plus varied activities pertaining to wild horse management, fill the office time.

University of Kentucky , Lexington

Laurie Harris — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:28:22 +0000

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky seeks an individual to contribute to its research and teaching programs. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent, productive and externally funded research program in an area relevant to equine science.