FACULTY AND STAFF

Dr. Nancy Jack
Program Director / Assistant Professor
(479) 575-4380
njack@uark.edu

Dr. Nancy Jack is responsible for development and management. She has owned, trained, bred, and managed horses for 32 years. From 1974 - 1984 she was also involved in the Brangus cattle industry.  She is a member of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists.

Education:
Ph.D. - New Mexico State University, Animal Nutrition
M.S. - New Mexico State University, Animal Nutrition
B.S. - Tarleton State University, Animal Science with a minor in Microbiology
 

Kathi Jogan
Barn Manager / Event Coordinator
(479) 236-4768
kjogan@uark.edu

Kathi has been in the Equine industry for over 25 years in various capacities. She has managed thoroughbred breeding and foaling farms and was a licensed trainer and outrider on race tracks in several states. She taught Equine Courses at La. Tech University and has shown, started and trained horses; including race horses. She has taught both English and Western riding. Kathi is also a member of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists.
 
Kathi learned English riding & jumping at the Spanish Military Riding Academy in Cadiz, Spain.

Education:
M.S. - Agricultural & Extension Education, Equine Concentration, University of AR.
B.S. - Psychology, Teaching Certificate in Social Sciences, Ursinus College, PA.
Equine Mgt., Behavior, and Training courses, University of MD.
 

Laurie Harris
Web Design / Marketing
(479) 200-0164
leharri@uark.edu

Laurie has been a graphic artist and web designer since 1997.  She is a master of Photoshop, Front Page, Dreamweaver, Flash, Page Maker and MS Applications.  Laurie designs the Equine Program web pages, brochures, newsletters, manages the marketing campaigns for all fund raisers and is the editor of the Equine Newsline eNewsletter. 

Trey Graber
Photography
479-737-4499 
treyz803@yahoo.com 

Award winning teen photographer and the first teenage artist to have a solo exhibit at the Fayetteville Public Library, Graber was invited to show his photos after library officials saw his work on the cover of VOYA, a bimonthly journal for librarians, educators and other professionals who work with young adults.  Throughout the year Trey photographs horses and scenes from all our fund raising events and other activities.  Trey's photo journals are available online at www.equinenewsline.org 

Danny Belcher
Arena Manager
(479) 575- 2169
dbelcher@uark.edu

Danny grew up on a beef cattle and quarter horse operation in Northeastern Oklahoma. His experience includes being a Herdsman for Oklahoma State University, Lake Carl Blackwell Research Range, Farm Operations Manager at Virginia Tech, Department of Animal Science, Blacksburg, VA as well as a cattle facility in Georgia. He keeps Whitaker Arena and adjacent facilities in top running condition.

Education: M.S. - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
B.S. - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Jana Reynolds
Administrative Support
(479) 575- 8423

Jana obtained her Master of Science Degree specializing in Agriculture and Extension Education at the University of Arkansas. She has been working for the Department of Animal Science since January 2003. Jana helps put together events, is a master brainstormer, and in general helps keep things running smoothly in the Equine Program office. Jana additionally began working with Drs. Yazwinski and Tucker in September 2005 in the Parasitology Lab.

Lydia Upton
Student Administrative Support
lupton@uark.edu

This horse show is sponsored by the NWA Gaited Horse Club and has benefited various charities by means of this show for over 33 years.  The 3-day show usually features a silent auction and concession stand.  The show features almost a hundred classes.   A portion of the proceeds benefits the D.E. King Equine Program.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Florence E. King Scholarship Recipient

Stephanie O'Berg
Stephanie is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas working towards a degree in Animal Science with minors in Equine Science & Global Studies with plans to attend vet school. From Rapid City, South Dakota, she is the daughter of Steve O’Berg and Tammi Trotter.  Stephanie has earned $44,000 in academic scholarships and is a member of the U of A Women’s Club Lacrosse Team, as well as an officer in the Pre-Vet Club.  Stephanie is also a member of Sigma Alpha sorority and is a Silas Hunt Scholar. Before becoming a part of the D.E. King Equine program much of her experience was trail and pleasure riding but through the program she has now trained and shown two horses.

 

STUDENT BARN MANAGEMENT

2008 Barn Staff Pictured left; Chris Moorehead, Stephanie O'Berg, Stephanie McKenna, Michael Mann, Caitlin Barnett, Megan Broyles, Danael Suttle

Spring 2008: Lauren Henson, Stephainie O'berg, Danael Suttle, Tim Gaskell

UA Barn Staff (Spring and Fall)
Maegan Broyles, Stephanie McKenna, Lydia Upton, Caitlin Barnett