King's Gift Fund

Internship Requirements

Interns must have some prior horse experience (camps, beginner lessons, backyard riding experience).

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 2-4 interns and mentors must be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays
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 and fall 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 be eligible to move to the next level. To qualify for the tuition pay-off option, practical experience must be completed at King’s View Acres or another King’s Gift Fund Approved Facility.
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 email Ellen at KingsGiftFund@gmail.com.