The Equine Center Staff & Faculty
Staff
Horse Herd Manager:
Renee Higginbotham
Renee is a native of Findlay, Ohio and a 1990 graduate of the University of Findlay's Equestrian Studies program. During her career preparation, renee has successfully competed on the AQHA circuit in many disciplines including Halter, trail and Western Riding. renee's horses have achieved ROM's, Superior Awards and have been World Show Qualifiers and Futurity Champions. In addition, Renee has been a successful breeding manager for na internationally renowned Grand Prix Jumper farm in Southern California. Ms. Higginbotham is responsible for supervision of the horse herd assistatnt and students, as well as, the management of the entire horse herd and operation of the horse facility. Outside of work, renee's interests include her dog, Jake, baking and cooking, quilting, and needlecraft work.
Assistant Horse Herd Manager:
Amy Peeples, A.A.S., B.S.
Amy is originally from McConnelsville, Ohio. She received her Associate of
Applied Science degree in Horse Production and Management from The Ohio State
University- ATI and Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture majoring in Animal
Sciences with a minor in Agricultural Business from The Ohio State University
in Columbus. Amy is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management
of the horse herd and facility, helping with instructional and laboratory activities,
and providing our clients with quality service. Ms. Hooper enjoys practicing
her baking skills of which she readily brings into the barn for the students
and other personnel to sample.
Faculty
Associate Professor, Technical Coordinator:
Karen Wimbush, A.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., P.A.S.
Dr. Wimbush is originally from western Maryland. She received her Associate
of Science degree in Business Management from Haperstown Junior College; Bachelor
of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Maryland; Masters
of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Animal Science from the University
of Missouri. Dr. Wimbush also has her Instructor’s certification from
Morven Park International Equestrian Institute in Leesburg, Virginia. She has
ridden in numerous disciplines including dressage, combined training, reining,
and saddleseat. Dr. Wimbush currently teaches courses in horsemanship and equitation,
mare and stallion reproduction, horse health, and breaking and training of
young horses. In her spare time, she is actively involved in training her Australian
Shepherds in agility and herding.
Assistant Professor:
Debra Powell, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., P.A.S.
Dr. Powell is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. She received her Bachelor
of Science degree in Biology from Hampton University in Virginia; Masters of
Science degree in Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from the University
of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana; and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Equine
Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
Dr. Powell currently teaches courses in equine nutrition, equine exercise science,
animal anatomy and physiology, horse facilities management, horse evaluation,
and introduction to horse science. She is certified as a professional animal
scientist (P.A.S.) by the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientist.
Dr. Powell is a life-long horsewoman whose interest lies in eventing.
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