Faculty Spotlight: Kathy Anderson Friday, April 23, 2021
About Me
My time is split between teaching the upper level equine related classes and producer horse programs. Thanks to the pandemic, I've become very involved in learning new ways to put our resources out in virtual formats. I work allot with eXtension Horses group to reach horse-owners nation wide. Also, I try to be very involved in the horse industry as an AQHA. APHA, NSBA judge, work with our Horse Judging team and was just named as a National Director for AQHA. My road here involved a BS from UNL in Animal Science/Ag Education, worked in the industry for about 3 years, then a MS from Texas A&M in Reproduction/Animal Science, and finally my PhD from K-State in Animal Science.
What is your position in the department?
Extension Horse Specialist - Teaching and Extension
How long have you worked in the department?
Since 1991 - so forever!
What do you enjoying outside of work?
I do spend alot of time on my own horses, but also do anything outside especially fishing, working in my yard and traveling.
What is something most people don't know about you?
My dad was in the Navy and I grew up all over the pacific. I bought my first horse with babysitting money I saved while stationed overseas, on Midway Island. We moved to Nebraska when he retired and finally got my first horse when I was in Jr high.