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The D.E. King Equine
Program offers a minor in Equine Science. On this site you will find information about classes, fall and spring internships, the people who are
involved in our program, and some of our activities.
You can also find links to our events, details about
fund raisers, and information about the many
opportunities available for you to get involved in the
D. E. King Equine Program. Opportunities are
available for; students, volunteers, educators,
trainers, sponsors and many more.
Local equestrian scene information is also included so,
go ahead, look around!
As you browse through the pages of our website, you may
find many of your questions answered here.
Brochures and other hard copy materials are also
available at your request. If you are considering
pursuing an Equine Minor, taking equine classes, or have
questions about any of our program features or events,
please feel free to contact us!
•Dr.
Nancy Jack
Program Director 479-575-4380 or
njack@uark.edu
•Kathi
Jogan
Barn Manager & Event Coordinator
479-236-4768 or
kjogan@uark.edu
•Laurie
Harris
Marketing & Web Development
479-200-0164 or
leharri@uark.edu
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Safety of staff,
students, and our guests comes first.
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We are committed
to recruiting high quality students for the
Department of Animal Science. |
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Through
educational programs, tours, events, and
classes, we strive to educate our students and
constituents in current horse management and
training techniques. |
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Our goal for the
breeding herd is to produce versatile athletes
with good dispositions. |
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We promote & teach
only non-abusive training and handling
techniques. |
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We strive to
provide the most current and scientific
information available, we are committed to
continuing education for all of our instructors,
staff, and students. |
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We will conduct
all business with absolute honesty and
integrity. |
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In the News |
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summer interns get razorback roundup in gear
Each spring the selection process
begins for the Razorback Roundup horse sale
to be conducted the following fall.
Once the selection process is complete,
summer interns will begin prepping the
horses. This process includes fitting,
addressing health and nutritional issues,
grooming and many photography sessions.
The photographs will be used in the online
and paper catalogs for marketing purposes.
Once classes start up in August, students
enrolled in "Principles of Equine Behavior &
Training" will begin training the horses.
Meticulous journals are kept regarding each
horses progress and accomplishments.
Also noted are any problems that may occur,
how they are handled and the outcome.
The journals are made available on sale day
for all prospective buyers to view.
The sale is conducted by students of
"Principles of Equine Behavior & Training"
as well as "Horse & Livestock
Merchandising". This year's sale will
be held on November 15 at the Pauline
Whitaker Animal Science Arena in
Fayetteville. Pictured above are
summer interns from left to right; Alyssa
Rucker, Tim Troia, Caitlin Barnett, Brianne
Sharp, Chris Moorehead and Ann Bartlett.
Click
here to view last year's online sale catalog
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FIELD TRIP
UA students and staff of the D. E. King
Equine
Program took a field trip to the Palomino
World Show July 24 in Tulsa. The day trip
included a visit to Cargile Arabian Farm,
located near Tulsa. Cargile are breeders of
rare, homozygous black Arabians. Staff &
students of the D. E. King Equine Program
are shown here with a rare, homozygous black
Arabian stallion named 'Blackwind Jafar'.
Pictured from left to right are Meagen
Broyles, Caitlin Barnett, Stephanie McKenna, Chris Moorehead,
Ann Bartlett, Jennifer Rainwater, Brianne
Sharp, Lydia Upton, and Stephanie O'Berg.
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 equine
newsline list-serv
The Equine Newsline mail list presently
serves over 1,000 members and utilizes the
University of Arkansas' List-Serv for all
notices. The List-Serv is used to
send news of upcoming events and subjects of
interest to horse enthusiasts. Notices
are sent out about once each month. It is a
public service provided by the D.E. King
Equine Program. If you would like to
become a member of the Equine Newsline List-Serv
just send us an email to:
equine@uark.edu |
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Our Gold
Sponsors support excellence
in Equine Education. Please visit their sites. |
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