ColdSpring Mares Internship Program

FAQ’s

  • While we’re working towards this goal, our current internships are unpaid.

  • We are flexible. Our current intern spends 2-6 hours with working for us per week, and we work around her schedule. Individuals with limited availability are still encouraged to apply, many hands makes light work!

  • Nope! If you’re only interested in grant writing, or if your only looking to build your portfolio of Instagram content, let us know. We do work as a team towards a clear and unified branding and goals, but everyone does not have to wear the same hat.

  • We know like get’s BUSY. We do all of our internships on 3 month intervals, so there’s no pressure if something comes up.

  • Nope! However, you must be 18+ to apply.

  • While we’re working on paid on-site internships for the future, as well as a team/staff expansion, this is a 100% remote position at this time.

🐴 Want a Fun & Impactful Remote Internship? Join ColdSpring Mares! 🐴

Love animals? Obsessed with social media? Dreaming of a career in fundraising, marketing, or nonprofits? We’ve got the perfect gig for you! ColdSpring Nurse Mares is looking for an enthusiastic Remote Fundraising Intern to help us support mares and foals in need—all while gaining hands-on experience in the nonprofit world.

What You’ll Be Doing:
- Creating and managing social media content to grow our online presence
- Assisting with online fundraising, donor outreach & crowdfunding campaigns
- Keeping track of donors & organizing our database (aka making sure we send those thank-yous!)
- Helping research & draft grant applications (get that resume boost!)
- Brainstorming creative fundraising ideas to keep our mission strong

What We’re Looking For:
- Strong communication & writing skills (love a good caption? You’re our person!)
- Passion for fundraising, marketing, or nonprofit work
- A self-starter who thrives in a remote setting
- Most importantly—a love for animals & making a difference!

Perks? You Bet!
- 100% remote—work from your dorm, a coffee shop, or your couch
- Flexible hours—because we know school and work comes first
- Real-world experience in nonprofit fundraising & development
- Get to support an incredible mission that helps real horses & foals!

Who You’ll Be Working With:

Anna Gregor brings over 20 years of experience in the horse industry as a multi-discipline rider, trainer, instructor, clinician, judge, and show official. She holds a B.S. in Equine Science (2019), an M.Ed. in Equine Education (2020), and is currently a candidate for an Executive MBA in Strategic Leadership (expected November 2025).

Anna is a full-time nonprofit professional and business consultant, she is an experienced grant writer, master fund developer, and event manager.

When she’s not driving impact in the nonprofit or small business world, Anna is a devoted horse-mom to a goofy OTTB and the smartest donkey you’ll ever meet.

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Bronwyn Watts is the Executive Director and Founder of ColdSpring Nurse Mares, bringing over 30 years of experience in the horse industry. Raised on a working horse farm in rural southwest Virginia, she was immersed in equine care and management from birth. An active participant in 4-H and Pony Club, she developed a deep understanding of horsemanship, training, and the responsibilities of equine welfare.

Since 2004, Bronwyn has been a professional groom in the elite world of 3-Day Eventing, working alongside top equestrians and Olympians. She has groomed at every major 3-Day Event in North America, including the prestigious Rolex/Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event—seven times. Her reputation for excellence in horse care and competition management has made her a sought-after expert in the field.

Driven by a passion for equine welfare, Bronwyn founded ColdSpring Mares from the ground up, building a nonprofit dedicated to ethically providing nurse mares to orphaned foals. Through her leadership, the organization has grown into a pillar of support for equine ethics and education, ensuring that vulnerable foals receive the care, nutrition, and second chances they deserve.

Ready to help save foals & grow your skills?

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