PAS, Specialization: Horses, American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
M.S., Animal Science, Clemson University (Thesis topic: Equine Nutrition Supplemental Amino Acids and the Use of Chromic Oxide in Equine Rations)
B.S., Animal Science with Minor in Environmental Science, Clemson University, (High Honors)
Interests
Primary focus is youth equine extension (4-H) programs.
Primary
interests include safety education, horsemanship skills and applied
production and mangement practices. Also work with adult equine
extension programs and with undergraduate program in equine studies.
Extension Activities
Youth Extension Programs - State 4-H Horse Program
Direct and provide leadership for Pennsylvania 4-H horse program
involving over 7,600 youth and approximately 800 adult leaders
Develop, coordinate and conduct educational programs, horse shows,
judging contests, clinics and seminars including state 4-H horse show
with 1,500 entries, regional production shows with over 1,000 entries,
state 4-H Horse Forum, and 4-H Horse Judges School
Develop state 4-H
horse curriculum and reference materials for youth, leaders, and county
staff
Initiate and develop state 4-H horse safety education,
horsemanship skills, and horse show judges training programs
Direct
and coordinate activities of state 4-H horse program advisory and
development committees
Provide technical expertise for youth and
adult 4-H leaders and volunteers on equine use, management practices,
4-H program policies and 4-H rules
Write and develop bi-monthly
newsletter and information packets for county staff and volunteers for
use throughout the state
Superintendent of Team Demonstration
(communication) Contest at Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup
Serve
on Pennsylvania 4-H Animal Science Curriculum Committee to develop and
implement curriculum and educational programs for large animal youth
programs
Adult Extension Horse Program
Serve as state extension horse specialist and direct and assist with
state extension horse programs for adults
Develop, direct and assist
with educational programs including Winning Ways horsemanship clinics
and Ag Progress Days Equine Educational Program
Initiated and
developed reproductive management seminars in cooperation with
veterinarians and pharmaceutical company representatives
Provide
technical expertise for adult clientele throughout the state on equine
use, production and management practices
Prepare and present
educational programs on equine use and management throughout the state
Collaborate with equine industry groups and breed organizations
Undergraduate Education Activities
Taught undergraduate courses in introductory and advanced equine
production and management; currently assist with production,
merchandising, and equine industry issues and careers courses
Advise
and assist students in academic and career planning and job placement
Supervise students in independent study projects
Supervise student
presentations at national youth horse leader symposium and departmental
undergraduate seminars
Assist with development of curriculum and
course proposals
Recruit prospective students and promote
university's equine programs
Develop promotional displays and
materials for undergraduate programs
Serve on departmental horse
users, awards, and social committees
Assist with planning and
coordination of university horse sale with student participation
Current Activities
Youth Extension Responsibilities
Major Youth Extension Programs
PA 4-H Safety Program PA 4-H Horsemanship Skills Advancement Levels
Program PA 4-H Judges Education Program PA 4-H Ethics Training Program
Major Youth Extension Events
PA 4-H Horse Forum
PA 4-H Horse Judges School
PA 4-H Regional Driving
Clinics
PA 4-H Regional Production Project Clinics
PA 4-H Regional
Reining Clinics
PA 4-H Horsemanship Skills Level Training Clinics
PA
4-H Regional Production Shows
PA State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
PA
State 4-H Hippology Contest
PA State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest
PA 4-H
Equine Skillathon PA State 4-H Competitive Trail Ride
PA State 4-H
Horse Show
Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup AYHC National Youth Horse
Leaders Symposium
Adult Extension Responsibilities
Major Adult Extension Events
Winning Ways Clinic
Ag Progress Days Equine Educational Program
PA 4-H Horse Forum
PA 4-H Horse Judges School
Professional Service
American Youth Horse Council: Past President, Vice President and
Secretary; safety manual co-author; developed membership brochure and
AYHC promotional displays; Horse Industry Handbook advertising
co-chair, chapter co-author and chapter reviewer; executive and
membership committee
Pennsylvania Equine Council: State Director; initiated and coordinate
student participation in PEC activities for independent study credit;
trail committee; assist with coordination of PEC Workday and Trails
Symposium
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) Equine Health Committee:
Interact with PDA and industry professionals on equine health and
production and management practices
Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program Development Committee: Coordinate
committee functions and subcommittees including curriculum,
publications and project materials, 4-H projects and events, safety
program, horse show rules, drugs and medications, and horsemanship
skills
Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program Advisory Committee: Coordinate
committee functions and subcommittees including curriculum,
publications and project materials, 4-H projects and events, safety
program, and horse show rules
Pennsylvania Special Olympics: Coordinate trail events for riders with disabilities at statewide event
Penn State West Nile Virus (WNV) Coordinating Committee: Cooperate
with college extension faculty and staff to provide information on WNV
to clientele throughout Pennsylvania
American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) 4-H Task Force Identify and
consider opportunities for collaborative youth horse curriculum and
programs for youth in 4-H and American Quarter Horse Youth Association
(AQHYA)
Membership in Professional Societies
American Youth Horse Council
American Horse Council
Pennsylvania Equine
Council
Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society
American Registry of
Professional Animal Scientists
American Quarter Horse Association
Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association
USA Equestrian Alpha Zeta
Honorary Agricultural Fraternity
Provided daily
care, maintenance, and supervision of horses and facility
Provided
nutritional supervision of horses and consultation with owners
Coordinated health care with veterinarian and clients
Provided daily
"lay up" care of sick and injured horses
Conducted educational
programs on equine nutrition and management for local horse groups
1984 - 1987 Veterinary Teaching Technician University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine Athens, Georgia
Supervised and instructed senior veterinary and veterinary technician
students in anesthesia procedures and techniques
Revised and edited
tests and teaching materials
Maintained medication, supply and
equipment inventories
Coordinated hospital anesthesia schedules with
surgeons and students
Anesthetized and monitored veterinary patients
1979 - 1984 Instructor of Animal Science Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville, Missouri
Taught undergraduate courses in introductory equine studies, horse
production and management, ration formulation, introductory animal
science, livestock judging, and senior agricultural seminar
Advised
and assisted students in academic and career planning and job placement
Developed curriculum and course proposals for equine studies program
Coordinated equine studies program
Worked with local producers to
incorporate student's projects into horse farm operations
Prepared
plans for development of university farm and equine facilities
Served
as faculty advisor to Horse and Rodeo Club and Collegiate 4-H Club
Coordinated workshops and short courses
Coordinated regional FFA
livestock contests
1978-1979 Assistant County Supervisor Farmers Home Administration Macon, Missouri
Assisted farmers in enterprise planning for farm operating and real
estate loans
Evaluated loan applications
Developed cash flow
statements and balance sheet information
Conducted on-farm
consultations with farmers to discuss operating plans and budgets
1976-1978 Graduate Research Assistant Department of Animal Science Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina
Assistant instructor of livestock judging
Prepared slides, tapes,
and other teaching materials for undergraduate animal science courses
Conducted equine nutrition research in amino acid metabolism with
digestion trials of ponies
Performed proximate analysis and other
chemical analyses for research project
Started young horses working
cattle
Rode horses to work cattle for artificial insemination
projects
Awards
Partner in Safety Award from Certified Horsemanship Association for
AYHC publication, Start with Safety: Horse Safety Guidelines (co-author
with Tim Potter)
Equine Educator of the Year Award from American Association for
Horsemanship Safety, for leadership and innovative endeavors in
superior horse safety educational materials
Northeast Extension Directors Award of Excellence Honorable Mention for
West Nile Virus outreach program (member of College of Agricultural
Sciences West Nile Virus Coordinating Committee)
Ayer-Hammett Award from American Medical Equestrian Association, for
outstanding leadership in equestrian safety education
