Ranch-Sponsored Internship

What you'll experience

No two days are exactly alike. Depending on your experience, the horses in the program, and what is happening during your session, your time at the ranch will include:

• Arena work and groundwork
• Working with young and green horses
• Colt starting and developing young horses
• Trail and mountain riding
• Cattle and livestock work
• Ranch chores and day-to-day horse care
• Putting meaningful miles on developing horses in real-world situations
• Learning alongside our head trainer and ranch team
• Taking part in general ranch life

This is much more than riding circles in an arena. Our goal is to develop horses that are confident, versatile and capable in a wide variety of environments, and interns play an important role in that process.

Who we're looking for

Applicants must have a strong riding and horsemanship background, whether English or Western. Experience starting colts or working with young, green horses is a significant asset. Horsemanship matters, but it is only part of what we look for. We also want people who bring:

• A great attitude
• A strong work ethic
• A willingness to learn
• Coachability
• A positive, low-drama mindset
• The ability to contribute to a close-knit ranch environment

Selection is not simply about having the strongest resumé. We are looking for people who will contribute positively to the ranch, embrace the experience and make the most of the opportunity they are given.

Outside of the Ranch

Throughout each session, Bluerock Ranch invests in the development of our interns through ranch-sponsored learning opportunities, clinics and western experiences. Depending on the season, these may include:

• Learning from outside trainers and clinicians
• Developing additional ranch and livestock skills
• Attending rodeos or western events
• Participating in ranch-sponsored experiences
• Exploring Alberta ranch country beyond the property

It is an opportunity to grow as a horseperson while experiencing a side of Alberta that few visitors ever get to see.

Living at Bluerock

Interns live at the ranch for the duration of their session. Accommodation, meals, clinics and ranch-sponsored learning experiences are covered by Bluerock Ranch. Interns are responsible for their own travel to and from the ranch. The program is open to:

• Canadian applicants
• International applicants
• Applicants aged 18 and over

We intentionally keep each group small, which means spaces are limited and selection is highly competitive.