Award:
Equine Science Award
Univeristy:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Year:
2014
Section Awarded:
National
Kathleen P. Anderson, Equine Science Award
Sponsored by Zinpro Performance Minerals
Kathy Anderson has been Extension Horse Specialist for the University of Nebraska with teaching and extension responsibilities since 1991. She has built a highly respected, visible and comprehensive equine program bridging youth development, horse owner education, and development of undergraduate students. It is common for her to develop relationships with youth during their 4-H years, advise them as undergraduates, and then assist them post-graduation on career paths. Anderson is an extension and teaching professional who has used a variety of methods to promote and deliver educational activities. Each program is an expression of her commitment to provide a quality educational experience to participants of all ages. Her contributions to undergraduate students are alone meritorious; however, when her contributions to youth through her national and state extension programming are added, the educational innovations and resources are truly distinguished.