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ALUMNI AND SCHOLARS
Marci Jennings
 Marci Jennings is
the daughter of Maurice and Sissy Jennings of
Fayetteville, AR. She
earned her Animal Science degree summa cum laude at the
University of Arkansas. While at the U of A, Marci was the Scholarship winner
in the D.E. King Equine Program, co-manager of the
Equine Pavilion, and co-developer of the spring and fall
horse barn internships. Marci earned her M.S. in Animal
Biology with an emphasis in equine reproductive
physiology and endocrinology at the University of
California, Davis. At UC Davis, her research explored
the biological activity of recombinant equine follicle
stimulating hormone for enhancing follicular growth and
ovulation rate in mares. Marci was recently hired as the
Equine Instructor and Extension Specialist at the
University of Missouri in Columbia. Her responsibilities
include teaching the undergraduate equine classes,
supervising the horse research and teaching facility,
and developing an extension program to be applied
state-wide.
Erin Bogle
 Erin Bogle
was born and raised in Bentonville, Arkansas and have
had horses all her life. She graduated from the
University of Arkansas in May of 2003 with a Bachelors
degree in Animal Science, and by October 2003 was in
Ocala, Florida attending the 10 week Parelli School
module. From there she began her professional journey in
the Parelli University back in Ocala. Erin was invited
into the 2-year program where she studied directly under
Pat Parelli, Linda Parelli, Karen Rohlf, and Pat’s other
top instructors. She also attended two Colt Starts
taught by Pat Parelli and Rob McAuliffe and helped start
two draft teams with Steve Bowers at the Parelli Center
in Ocala, Florida. Erin is currently certified to teach
Levels 1 and 2 and assess level 1. Erin has been
actively instructing in NWA.
Evan Anderson
 Evan Anderson, a
native of Virginia, began his college education at
Virginia Tech. He later moved to Montana where he worked
on a 75,000 acre cattle ranch. On his way back to
Virginia he decided to stop in Fayetteville and visit
family. He learned that Dr. Jack, who he knew from
Virginia Tech, had begun another horse program at the
University of Arkansas. After visiting with her he
decided to move to Fayetteville to finish his college
education and join the growing horse program. While at
the U of A he was a member of Block and Bridle, Alpha
Zeta Honors Society and the Equine Program Volunteers.
After graduating in 2005 with a BS in Animal Science he
accepted a position as Manager of Corner K Quarter
Horses, owned by Dr. Luke and Cindy Knox. Among other
racing champions, the Knox's were breeders of the 1997
All American Futurity winner named Falling in Love
Again. Corner K Quarter Horses continues as one of the
top producers of racing Quarter Horses, breeding top
mares and stallions in the industry.
Kim Cole
Kim Cole earned her
undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech where, among many
other things, she was on the Horse Judging Team, coached
by Dr. Nancy Jack. She earned her M.S. in Animal
Science, and Ph.D. in Poultry Science at the University
of Arkansas where she served as an Equine Program
Volunteer for the D. E. King Equine Program. Dr. Cole
was recently hired as the Equine Extension Specialist
and Faculty Supervisor of the Ohio State University
Equine Facility. Her extension responsibilities include
the development of youth and adult outreach programs
which address current issues faced by Ohio’s horse
industry, with particular emphasis on science-based
education. Dr. Cole’s current research focuses on the
development of novel vaccine vectors against foreign
antigens and their ability to elicit immune responses.
Susan Sullivan
Susan previously
co-managed the equine pavilion with Marci Jennings
before graduation, has two children in grade school, and
still achieved her 4.0 GPA. This is why she was a King
Scholarship winner. Susan has devoted much of her life
to horses. Bringing training expertise (a gift, if you
will) and real-world experience along with her, she
proved to be a great assistant with classes. Susan is the
director/instructor of a brand new equine program at Colorado
Northwestern Community College, in Colorado.
Melinda Norton
Melinda graduated with a
degree in animal science from Fayetteville, Arkansas.
She is the daughter of Cris l. Norton. Melinda was
winner of the Jasper Springs Scholarship, U of A
University Scholarship, and Walton Family Scholarship.
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