Coming to UF? Interested in joining our club?
After you check out our FAQ page, head over to our Facebook page! Not only will you get to see what we're up to, but messaging us through there will be the best way to get your questions answered! Please follow our social media accounts (linked below) for updates. Additionally, feel free to reach out to our officers if you have any other questions. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
After you check out our FAQ page, head over to our Facebook page! Not only will you get to see what we're up to, but messaging us through there will be the best way to get your questions answered! Please follow our social media accounts (linked below) for updates. Additionally, feel free to reach out to our officers if you have any other questions. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!
Meet the Officers
2020-2021 Officers
President: Danielle Guyer
Hi everybody! My name is Danielle Guyer and I am excited to be your president for the 2020-2021 school year. I am a fourth year Biotechnology and Animal Biology double major, applying to vet school this fall. I showed with the hunt seat team my first two years in the club and this year will be my second year with the western team! I've really enjoyed my time in the club and I am happy to be giving back through positions in leadership. Do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions regarding the club or membership. I am excited for this school year and as always, Go Gators!
Email: danielleguyer@ufl.edu
Hi everybody! My name is Danielle Guyer and I am excited to be your president for the 2020-2021 school year. I am a fourth year Biotechnology and Animal Biology double major, applying to vet school this fall. I showed with the hunt seat team my first two years in the club and this year will be my second year with the western team! I've really enjoyed my time in the club and I am happy to be giving back through positions in leadership. Do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions regarding the club or membership. I am excited for this school year and as always, Go Gators!
Email: danielleguyer@ufl.edu
Secretary: Jenna Mason
Hi everyone! My name is Jenna Mason and this is my second year being a member of the club and the hunt seat team. I am a second-year student studying animal science. I am excited to be joining as secretary and look forward to working with you all. Please feel free to reach out to me! Go Gators!
Email: jenna.mason@ufl.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Jenna Mason and this is my second year being a member of the club and the hunt seat team. I am a second-year student studying animal science. I am excited to be joining as secretary and look forward to working with you all. Please feel free to reach out to me! Go Gators!
Email: jenna.mason@ufl.edu
Public Relations Chair: Alex Trauner
Hey everyone! I'm Alex and I'll be the PR chair for this year! I am a fourth year animal sciences student with plans to go to grad school for equine nutrition. This will be my fourth year on the hunt seat team and second year on the western team. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions regarding the club, our social media, or being on two teams!
Email: a.trauner@ufl.edu
Hey everyone! I'm Alex and I'll be the PR chair for this year! I am a fourth year animal sciences student with plans to go to grad school for equine nutrition. This will be my fourth year on the hunt seat team and second year on the western team. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions regarding the club, our social media, or being on two teams!
Email: a.trauner@ufl.edu
Merchandise Chair: Chloe Carter
Hi guys! My name is Chloe Carter and I will be serving as merch chair for this year! I am a third year animal science major and this will also be my third year in the club! I am excited to be able to give back to the club that has taught me so much already during my time at UF! Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Email: chloe.carter@ufl.edu
Hi guys! My name is Chloe Carter and I will be serving as merch chair for this year! I am a third year animal science major and this will also be my third year in the club! I am excited to be able to give back to the club that has taught me so much already during my time at UF! Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Email: chloe.carter@ufl.edu
Social Chair: Julia Kutsch
Hey guys! My name is Julia Kutsch and I’m so excited to be your social chair this year! I’m a senior English major with a Classics minor. I’ve been in the club since my freshman fall with my past three years showing on the Western team. Don’t hesitate to email me if you don’t know anyone in the club or just want someone to grab food with! I want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to make this club their home like I have!
Email: julia.kutsch@ufl.edu
Hey guys! My name is Julia Kutsch and I’m so excited to be your social chair this year! I’m a senior English major with a Classics minor. I’ve been in the club since my freshman fall with my past three years showing on the Western team. Don’t hesitate to email me if you don’t know anyone in the club or just want someone to grab food with! I want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to make this club their home like I have!
Email: julia.kutsch@ufl.edu
Hunt Seat Captain: Carol Hayes
Hey! I’m Carol. I am a 4th year Equine Science major and have been riding for the past 16 years. This will be my fourth year on the hunt seat team and second year serving as captain. My freshman year I was able to compete at Nationals for the Hunt Seat team and win in my division. This team has helped me grow in so many ways and I am looking forward to spending yet another year with so many great friends. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Go Gators!
Email: cahayes@ufl.edu
Hey! I’m Carol. I am a 4th year Equine Science major and have been riding for the past 16 years. This will be my fourth year on the hunt seat team and second year serving as captain. My freshman year I was able to compete at Nationals for the Hunt Seat team and win in my division. This team has helped me grow in so many ways and I am looking forward to spending yet another year with so many great friends. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Go Gators!
Email: cahayes@ufl.edu
Hunt Seat Co-Captain: Jessie Girard
Hi everyone! My name is Jessie Girard and I'll be your Hunt Seat Co-Captain for this year. I'm a third year Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience major with minors in Health Disparities and Business Administration. One of the first things I did as a freshman was join this club, and I'm so glad I did. I immediately found a home here at UF and having riding as a team sport has been such a rewarding experience. Feel free to reach out with any questions about the club or the hunt seat team, I'm looking forward to another great year!
Email: jessica.girard@ufl.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Jessie Girard and I'll be your Hunt Seat Co-Captain for this year. I'm a third year Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience major with minors in Health Disparities and Business Administration. One of the first things I did as a freshman was join this club, and I'm so glad I did. I immediately found a home here at UF and having riding as a team sport has been such a rewarding experience. Feel free to reach out with any questions about the club or the hunt seat team, I'm looking forward to another great year!
Email: jessica.girard@ufl.edu
Western Co-Captain: Hannah Sackles
Hey! I'm Hannah, and I can't wait to be the Western Co-Captain for the 2020-2021 school year. I'm a third year Environmental Engineering major, and this will be my third year on the Western Team. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have!
Email: hsackles@ufl.edu
Hey! I'm Hannah, and I can't wait to be the Western Co-Captain for the 2020-2021 school year. I'm a third year Environmental Engineering major, and this will be my third year on the Western Team. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have!
Email: hsackles@ufl.edu
Dressage Captain: Julia Ciosek
Hello! My name is Julia Ciosek and I am a fourth year Animal Biology Major. I have been riding for the past eleven years and got my start riding Saddle Seat. The horse I am riding is my American Saddlebred, Cocoa, and we currently show in Training Level. This is my fourth year with UFEC as well as my fourth year with the Dressage Team and second year as Dressage Captain. I am excited to be the Dressage Captain again this year and look forward to seeing the Dressage Team grow and continue to be the best in Region J. I am always available to answer questions so please feel free to reach out! Go Gators!
E-mail: jciosek@ufl.edu
Hello! My name is Julia Ciosek and I am a fourth year Animal Biology Major. I have been riding for the past eleven years and got my start riding Saddle Seat. The horse I am riding is my American Saddlebred, Cocoa, and we currently show in Training Level. This is my fourth year with UFEC as well as my fourth year with the Dressage Team and second year as Dressage Captain. I am excited to be the Dressage Captain again this year and look forward to seeing the Dressage Team grow and continue to be the best in Region J. I am always available to answer questions so please feel free to reach out! Go Gators!
E-mail: jciosek@ufl.edu
Meet the Coaches
Hunt Seat Team: Kim Burnette
Phone: (352)598-9534
E-mail: UFIHSA@yahoo.com
Phone: (352)598-9534
E-mail: UFIHSA@yahoo.com
Western Team: Jenny Baker
Phone: (352) 266-5560
E-mail: jenfer1974@yahoo.com
Phone: (352) 266-5560
E-mail: jenfer1974@yahoo.com
Dressage Team: Michelle Mercier
E-mail: merciereventing@gmail.com
E-mail: merciereventing@gmail.com
Eventing Team: Ashley Johnson
Phone: (610) 212-0294
Phone: (610) 212-0294
