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 Department of  Animal Science

 

 

The Barn

 

The Animal Science Horse Barn is a student labor force run facility.  Each year approximately 10-15 students help keep the barn running, maintained and fed.  Here you can meet the group that keeps the UC Davis Animal Science Department Horse Barn running...

 

2009 Production Interns

 

Stallion Managers: Amber Rosenzweig, Tiffany Dube, Sophia Church, Nikki Labadie, Hayley Benham

 

Foal Managers:  Dana Cleff, Crystal Gonzales, Gwen Anthony, Sami Mortensen, Kate Della Bona, Kristine Slipson, Kortnie Harter, Marissa Brooks

 

Mare Manager:  Jessica Bednar (not pictured)

 

2009-10 Student Breeding Manager:  Tiffany Dube

 

Barn Manager:  Joel Viloria

 

Joel Viloria is originally from the greater San Diego area where he grew up with horses as a part of everyday life.  He started showing Draft Horses at the age of 8 and continued showing competitively until arriving at UC Davis as an Undergraduate.  Joel graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science and Management with an emphasis in Equine.  After graduation he married his college sweetheart, Laura and worked as a Breeding Manager for several large breeding operations in Northern California.  Joel returned to the University in 2008 and is excited to continue with the rich heritage of the Animal Science Department and the Horse Barn.  He is dedicated and excited to be teaching the next generation of horsemen and women that will help lead the industry.

 

 

 

Barn Residents:  Tiffany Dube and Stephenie Colbert

 

 

2009 Production Internship Photo Gallery.  See what the students do on an every day basis and the barn through their eyes...

 

2009 Photo Gallery

 

Photos by Kristine Slipson