The primary focus will be on Sport Horse Reproduction including artificial insemination with fresh and frozen semen, stallion collection for cooled semen transport, exposure to embryo transfer and follicle aspiration for ICSI. Farm breeds 60 mares per year and foals approximatley 40-50/year. Assist with routine preventative care, neonatal care and foal watch duties, mare and stallion reproduction, radiographs, lameness, castrations, and daily emergencies. There will also be extensive work with CEM Quarantine horses importing from the Europe. There will be opportunity to spend time with lameness veterinarian in the rehabilitation and fitness center to learn about all of the therapeutic modalities including acupuncture, chiropractic, RLT laser therapy, PEMF treatments, and use of Equinosis Lameness Locator.
On-site housing available. Access to computer, internet, books. Will work directly with veterinarians. Recipieint mares available as teaching tools when applicable.
Student will work 6 days a week, 7-4pm and be available for emergencies and foalings on the farm. Occassional evening check for ultrasounding mares to breed with frozen semen. If student wishes to work on the 7th day it will be their choice. Experience will be hands on and observation.
No pets. No cost. On farm or in close proximity (within 5 minutes). House is fully furnished. Need to have means of transportation.