Program Goals

Our goal with this program is multifaceted. Through structured training and hands-on experience, we aim to:

Provide job opportunities for young adults aged 16 and up
Deliver trained, professional support to horse owners and local barns
Offer management training and real-world leadership experience for future employees
Develop future instructors and equine entrepreneurs by introducing scalable and achievable career pathways within the horse industry

Mentorship Opportunities

As students advance through the internship program, mentorship opportunities may become available.

Paid mentorship positions are offered to qualified students who demonstrate the ability to manage the stable independently.
Mentors must be at least 16 years of age and have their own transportation.
Contact us at stable@kingsviewacres.com for more information.

Interns must have prior horse experience (minimum KVA Level B/C).

Tuition: $1,500 annually, with a preferred option to offset costs through participation in our summer work program.
Level 1 interns must be at least 12 years of age.
All interns must enroll in lessons for $200 a month
- This fee grants you 2 mounted and 2 unmounted lessons a month

Summer Intern Training Program

Time Period: June 1, 2026 to August 15, 2026
New interns must be available for training on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Level 2 interns and mentors must be available on Thursdays, plus one additional day per week.
Training days run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on assigned days.
Interns must have reliable transportation to and from KVA.
Note: Interns are not eligible to advance to the next level without summer participation. Hands-on experience and time in the barn are essential for skill development.

Fall Intern Training Program

Time Period: August 17, 2026 to June 1, 2027
Interns who complete the summer program must work one 3-hour shift per week during the school year, along with one weekend shift per month, to offset the cost of training.
Days are scheduled individually
- 1 shift per WEEK (weekdays)
Additional Shift per MONTH (Weekends)

RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS A MUST!

Weekend schedules will be determined by semester (every 3 months)
A buy-out option is available if completing the shift is not possible. Families interested in the buy-out option should contact Ellen.

Must be enrolled in KVA classes (summer and fall)
Must complete level 1 Intern requirements
Must demonstrate level 1 skill mastery
Must communicate clearly with peers and supervisors
Educational focus will be on stable management and injury care for horses
Secondary education will focus on supervisory, teaching and mentoring skills
Advancement Requirements
- Level 2–4 interns are required to purchase textbooks and study materials.

Must be enrolled in KVA classes (summer and fall)
Must be able to ride an Intro B dressage test
Must be able to handle and lead horses safely
Must be able to read and follow written directions
Must be able to write daily summaries and vet notes clearly and legibly
Educational focus will be on feeding, blanketing, turn out and basic care of the stable / property

Must be enrolled in KVA classes (summer and fall)
Must have completed level 1-3 intern requirements
Must demonstrate level 3 skill mastery
Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Must work independently to solve problems, suggest improvements, and analyze procedures
Educational focus will include advancing leadership, equine health and development, and management skills
Secondary education will focus on business practices within the equine industry
Level 4 interns are required to purchase textbooks and study materials.

Must be enrolled in KVA classes (summer and fall)
Must complete level 1 and 2 intern requirements
Must demonstrate level 2 skill mastery
Must communicate clearly verbally and in writing
Educational focus will be on horse healthcare
Secondary education will focus on leadership skills
Advancement Requirements
- Level 2–4 interns are required to purchase textbooks and study materials.

Contact Alexis at stable@kingsviewacres.com to request a written application and to register for the intern information session.