From Santa Anita Publicity
ARCADIA, CA (Feb. 18, 2024)—Santa Anita Park and California Polytechnic University Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) have announced a partnership to provide internship opportunities to selected students who are currently enrolled in the Cal Poly Pomona, Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Equine Studies Minor program.
These internships will serve as a conduit to introduce prospective young professionals to the Thoroughbred industry via authentic work experience while also providing valuable insight and first-hand knowledge to be applied in their prospective careers.
“We are truly excited about this new partnership with Cal Poly Pomona,” said Santa Anita Senior Vice President and General Manager Nate Newby. “This is a tremendous way for us to introduce up and coming young professionals, as well a large group of highly motivated Cal Poly students, to our industry and best veterinary practices in Thoroughbred racing. We look forward to welcoming our new interns and we hope to make fans out of them as well.”
A pair of fourth-year students, Tina Kabbouche and Vanessa Cardenas, have been selected as “debut” interns at Santa Anita, beginning Sunday, Feb. 18, through May 12.
Kabbouche, an Animal Science major with a Pre-Veterinary/Graduate School option, plans to begin attending veterinary school beginning next year. Her interests include the sports medicine aspects of the equine world.
Cardenas, an Animal Health Science major, intends to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Her goals include working within the equine industry, with an emphasis on the Thoroughbred racetrack industry.
Cal Poly Pomona, part of the California State University system, is the most diverse polytechnic university in the nation and is known for its hands-on approach to learning.
Live racing at Santa Anita will continue through June 16. For additional information, please visit santaanita.com or call (626) 574-RACE.