Contact Us!

Ms. Kelsey

Email: kelseymirivne@ufl.edu

Phone: 904-570-5390

Dr. Saundra TenBroeck

Associate Professor& State Extension Horse Specialist & Undergraduate Coordinator

Dr. TenBroeck has served UF/IFAS as a Department of Animal Sciences faculty member since the fall 1985. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Clemson University and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in reproductive physiology from Texas A&M. She was hired as the Extension Youth Livestock Specialist: 80% extension and 20% teaching. Over the years her teaching role was increased to 40% then recently to 60% as she took on the responsibilities of undergraduate coordinator. Her extension assignment changed from youth livestock to youth and adult horse programming around 2002.

Phone: 352-392-2789

Email: sht@ufl.edu

Wendy DeVito

Support Staff for all 4-H Equine opportunities! Have a question, she'll have the answer.

Phone: (352) 392-1912

wtaylor@ufl.edu

Joel McQuagge

Associate — Equine Behavior and Management

  • Custom Saddlemaker 25+ years

  • Horse Trainer for a variety of disciplines

  • Facilities design and development

Phone: 352-392-6363

Email: mcquagge@ufl.edu

Dr. Carissa Wickens

Assistant Professor & Extension Equine Specialist

Dr. Carissa Wickens is an Assistant Professor and Extension Equine Specialist at the University of Florida, Department of Animal Sciences. Dr. Wickens is an excellent resource for equine welfare and behavior.

Phone: 352-392-1917

Email: cwickens@ufl.edu

Dr. Lori Warren

Associate Professor — Equine Nutritionist

Dr. Warren directs the equine nutrition program at the University of Florida. Her research evaluates the effects of nutrition on immune function, athletic performance, and reproduction in horses. She also works on identifying management and nutrition solutions that will help to minimize the environmental impact of horse manure on water quality.

Phone: 352-392-1957

Email: lkwarren@ufl.edu