Horse Careers Camp- Unique Opportunity for serious horse lovers

Love Horses? Wish you could spend your life with horses? Join us for a fun-filled, exciting and information packed experience learning about Careers in the Equine Industry. The Equine Careers Camp is designed for 4-H youth involved in horse projects. It is a time to learn first-hand from the people currently making a living in the equine industry about the types of equine careers, jobs available, and training needed.

For the sixth year, Ontario County 4-H will be hosting the camp to be held June 4-5-6, 2010 at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills located near Canandaigua, NY. The program is targeted toward middle school youth who are thinking about equine career opportunities but is open to older youth who may have not yet decided on a career. Check-in will be Friday night, June 4th, starting at 6:00p.m. with time to get acquainted. The remaining evening will focus on horse careers with guest speakers.

New York State has over 150,000 horses and 9 racetracks. The equine industry alone provides 12,800 full-time opportunities in New York State. The career opportunities we plan to explore during the Careers in the Equine Industry camp include equine veterinarian, veterinary technicians, breeders, therapist, riding instructors, trainers, and barn managers. Other highlights of the 3-day camp experience will be trips to Equine Centers, Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Center, Arabian and Standardbred farms, a Thoroughbred breeding and foaling farm as well as a retail equestrian center.

Information and representatives from colleges with Equine Curriculums will also be presented. They will discuss entrance requirements and curriculum choices as well as internships offered. Come with lots of questions.

4-H horse lovers from around the state are encouraged to apply. Participants will be selected on their desire to expand their knowledge of the horse industry through an application process. Registration is open now, and, space is limited.

Cost for the 3- day camp is $75 including all meals, if registered by before May 21st. Cost after May 21st will be $85.

Contact:
Call: Amy Morrisey, Ontario County 4-H Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension at 585-394-3977 ex. 429 or email at alm72@cornell.edu for more information or an application.