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The Ohio State University
Agricultural Technical Institute
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Contacts: Academic Affairs 219 Halterman Hall (330) 287-1303 Continuing Education Shisler Conference Center (330) 287-7511 Financial Aid 219 Halterman Hall (330) 287-1214 Student Success Services 128 Skou Hall (330) 287-1340
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. She then went to Columbus and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture majoring in Animal sciences with a minor in Agricultural Business from The Ohio State University. Amy is responsible for the day-to-day management of the horse herd and facility, helping with instructional and laboratory activities, and providing our clients with quality services.
Assistant Horse Herd Manager Cheryl Murphy
Associate Professor, Techology 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.