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  Karen Waite, M.S.
  Extension Specialist


Karen Waite, M.S.Equine 4-H / Youth

1287I Anthony
Dept. of Animal Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1225

Phone: (517) 432-0383
Fax: (517) 353-1699
E-mail: kwaite@msu.edu
Web pages:
   Equine Adult Extension
   Equine Youth Extension

Education
BS, Michigan State University
MS, Michigan State University

Responsibility
15% Teaching, 85% Extension

Responsible for the organization and development of educational programs and materials for Extension 4-H Youth Development, adult 4-H leaders and Extension staff in the areas of horse management, nutrition, training, equitation, judging and showmanship. Handles the coordination of the Michigan 4-H Horse Program, state level horse related youth activities as well as working closely with horse industry organizations involved with youth and State 4-H Youth Development Office. Assists county extension personnel to develop programs, conferences and workshops on a state-wide basis. Provides instruction in the Agriculture Technology Horse Management Program for Animal Science.