Texas Equine at Ag Networking Night 2025

We postponed our Virtual Education class on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Texas Equine because we had the honor of participating in Ag Networking Night at East Texas A&M University, held in the Rayburn Student Center from 5:30–7:30pm. This annual event brings together faculty, staff, industry leaders, and students for an evening of professional development, meaningful conversations, and hands-on learning opportunities.

Located at 2200 W. Neal St., Commerce, TX, Ag Networking Night is designed as an experiential learning opportunity—not a job fair—but a powerful way for students to explore career paths in farming, ranching, agribusiness, government agencies, and the greater food system. With appetizers, beverages, and a welcoming atmosphere, students gain valuable real-world networking experience, practice professional etiquette, and make connections that often influence the direction of their future careers.

Texas Equine’s Role at Ag Networking Night

Texas Equine was thrilled to represent the equine industry and share our Equine Industry Readiness Program and Internship with the next generation of agricultural professionals. Throughout the evening, we met nearly 50 students—our largest turnout ever—and were excited to begin receiving internship applications before the event was even over.

As alumni of East Texas A&M University, both Shelby and Kim enjoyed reconnecting with former instructors and supporters of agricultural education. We also want to extend a special shout-out to our intern, Emma, who joined us for the event. Emma shared her personal experience as a Texas Equine intern, offering students firsthand insight into the program and answering their questions with professionalism and enthusiasm.

About the Texas Equine Internship Program

The Texas Equine Industry Readiness Program is essentially an internship that provides students with real-world experience in the equine industry. Interns gain hands-on exposure to horse care, industry operations, and professional interactions, helping them narrow their career focus while developing essential skills such as:

• Confidence and self-awareness

• Time management and efficiency

• Problem-solving and teamwork

Interns participate in a variety of daily activities, including:

• Feeding and caring for horses

• Grooming, bathing, and blanketing

• Stall cleaning and arena maintenance

• Tack care and equipment management

• Basic horse health monitoring and medication application

Each intern also attends a weekly 60-minute lesson, which includes:

• Hands-on skills practice

• Equine exercise instruction, emphasizing groundwork (with mounted work for eligible participants)

• Industry lectures covering horse care, training, and management

Internship Details

• Time Commitment: Two 4-hour work sessions per week, scheduled for the same days over 8 weeks

• Age Requirement: Must be 16 years or older; under 18 may inquire about volunteer options

• Housing: Not provided; interns must live within reasonable driving distance

• Dress Code: Pants, sleeves, closed-toe shoes (boots preferred)

• Financial Commitment: $20 deposit required for interview (refunded during first training session)

Interns receive an immersive experience that builds confidence, professionalism, and practical equine skills—making the Texas Equine Internship a valuable stepping stone into the industry.

Apply Today

If you are interested in gaining hands-on equine experience while developing key professional skills, click here to apply for our internship!

Texas Equine is proud to continue supporting East Texas A&M University students and the next generation of equine professionals. Ag Networking Night 2025 was an inspiring event, and we can’t wait to see the talented students we met begin their careers in agriculture and the equine industry.