Horse Vacations Schedule, Internships, Volunteering At The Learning Center

Educational horse vacations, internships, and volunteering are the essence of the Equine Research Foundation's public programs. See the learning horse vacations page for details on equestrian vacations, internships, and student volunteering as well as learning about eclectic horsemanship, research activities, and more. For details on where participants stay, please see Accommodations.

• Horse Vacations Schedule
• Tax Deductions
• Cancellation Policy

On-Site Horse Vacations Schedule

	4-Day Programs
	In 2017, our summer program will consist of Off-Site Horse Training Clinics only. If you would like to find out about organizing a positive reinforcement clinic at your location then please see our Clinics page. Please check back again for our 2018 On-Site programs!

Contact us for more information for this type of educational horse vacation.

Internships

In 2017, our summer program will consist of Off-Site Clinics only.

Please check back again for 2018!

On-site summer internships begin the first of the month and and run through the last Thursday of the month. School credit may be arranged.

We accept two interns per season so early application is recommended. See Accommodations for housing options.

Contact us for available spaces and more details for this type of learning vacation.

Student Volunteering

The student volunteering program offers volunteer positions and internships throughout the year for local college students and other interested individuals who live off-site in the area. Volunteers should be able to commit to regular schedules for a minimum of three months, approximately eight hours per week for volunteering and 16 hours per week for internships. School credits may be arranged. Please contact us for more information.

Tax Deductions

Your contribution is used to support the research of the Equine Research Foundation and your participation in the project. This includes costs of research equipment, maintenance, animal care, and publication expenses.

Because you are assisting research for educational purposes, part of your participation in our learning vacations is tax deductible! Please consult your tax advisor.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel within the time schedule below, you may transfer to another team if space is available or substitute a replacement person contingent on approval of their application. Cancellation fees may be considered a tax deductible contribution.

Time remaining before arrival at the Foundation:

• 90 days or more: Equine Research Foundation retains deposit.
  
  
• 89 days or less: No refunds or transfers. All payments are nonrefundable and nontransferable unless due to denied acceptance on project by the Foundation.
  
  
• In the event that the Equine Research Foundation cancels the program then the participant receives a full refund of their payment to the ERF. The ERF is not responsible for other costs incurred.
  
  
• Trip cancellation insurance is recommended to cover loss of some expenses.

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