William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute

Address:

Miner Institute

1034 Rt. 191, P.O. Box 90

Chazy, NY, 12921

United States

44° 52' 22.332" N, 73° 28' 3.6552" W

Student Contact Information

Contact Name:

Karen Lassell, Equine Manager

Phone number:

(518) 846-7121

Fax number:

(518) 846-8445

Email address:

Klassell@whminer.com

Web address:

http://www.whminer.com

Majors/Degrees/Certificates

Majors:

Equine Management

Degrees:

Internship

Specialties:

Breeding management

Driving

English or Western riding

Stable and Horse Management

School Information

Type of School:

Non-Profit Private Education and Research Facility

Tuition Costs:

Miner Institute pays a stipend to the intern. Room and board are deducted from the salary.

Facilities:

Stabling for 24 horses, plus more on full-time pasture; outdoor riding arena, miles of farm trails, small indoor arena, round pen, breeding area including phantom mount, tease racks, breeding stocks and fully stocked laboratory.

Class ratio:

Learning is experiential; out of 13 weeks of total program, about 12 hours are dedicated to time in a classroom.

Showing:

Competing is done by the students when horses are exhibited at the local horse show. This is not an internship for people primarily seeking a showing experience.

A 13-week internship for college students with at least junior standing pursuing a career in the equine industry. Hands-on learning of training techniques, stallion collection, and broodmare management. An intense faculty to student ratio ensures a high quality learning experience.

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