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
Vice President: Emma Rosseau
Hey everyone! My name is Emma and I’m so excited to serve as the Vice President this year. This is my second year being a part of the club and the hunt seat team. I am a psychology major and am in Army ROTC. Feel free to reach out for anything!
Email: emma.rosseau@ufl.edu
Hey everyone! My name is Emma and I’m so excited to serve as the Vice President this year. This is my second year being a part of the club and the hunt seat team. I am a psychology major and am in Army ROTC. Feel free to reach out for anything!
Email: emma.rosseau@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
Treasurer: Lauren Johns
"Hi everyone! My name is Lauren and I’m super excited to be treasurer this year!I’m entering my sophomore year here at UF as an Animal Science Major, specializing in Animal Biology in order to follow the pre-vet track. I found that in becoming a member of the Equestrian Club, I was able to form a second family with the Hunt Seat Team. If you have any questions feel free to message me! I’m always here to help!"
Email: laurenjohns@ufl.edu
"Hi everyone! My name is Lauren and I’m super excited to be treasurer this year!I’m entering my sophomore year here at UF as an Animal Science Major, specializing in Animal Biology in order to follow the pre-vet track. I found that in becoming a member of the Equestrian Club, I was able to form a second family with the Hunt Seat Team. If you have any questions feel free to message me! I’m always here to help!"
Email: laurenjohns@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
Fundraising Chair: Elizabeth Morgan
"Hi everyone! My name is Elizabeth Morgan and I’ll be serving as the fundraising chair for this year. I am a third year biology major and food science minor with plans to go to pharmacy school. I joined the club as a freshman and am so glad to have found a community here at UF. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, and as always, Go Gators!"
Email: elizabethmorgan@ufl.edu
"Hi everyone! My name is Elizabeth Morgan and I’ll be serving as the fundraising chair for this year. I am a third year biology major and food science minor with plans to go to pharmacy school. I joined the club as a freshman and am so glad to have found a community here at UF. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, and as always, Go Gators!"
Email: elizabethmorgan@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 Captain: Gabby Rumaker
"Hey everyone! I’m Gabby and I’m a fourth year Microbiology and Cell Science major with a minor in Leadership on a pre-dental track. This will be my fourth year on the team and my third year in leadership for the club. I’m excited to see what the western team can do and hope to uphold our regional title! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, go Gators!"
Email: grumaker@ufl.edu
"Hey everyone! I’m Gabby and I’m a fourth year Microbiology and Cell Science major with a minor in Leadership on a pre-dental track. This will be my fourth year on the team and my third year in leadership for the club. I’m excited to see what the western team can do and hope to uphold our regional title! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, go Gators!"
Email: grumaker@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
Eventing Captain: Kaley Rak
"Hello! My name is Kaley Rak and I will be the Eventing Team Captain this year. I am a fourth year Political Science major, and this will be my fourth year on the UF Eventing Team and with the UFEC. I am so excited for the team to continue growing and am looking forward to another great year!"
Email: kaleyrak@ufl.edu
"Hello! My name is Kaley Rak and I will be the Eventing Team Captain this year. I am a fourth year Political Science major, and this will be my fourth year on the UF Eventing Team and with the UFEC. I am so excited for the team to continue growing and am looking forward to another great year!"
Email: kaleyrak@ufl.edu
Eventing Co-Captain: Lena Kennedy
"Hi guys! I'm Lena and I'm so excited to be co-captain for the eventing team this year. I'm a third year finance major and this will also be my third year in the club. I've been eventing my horse, Murphy, since 2016 and I'm looking forward to having him back with the team this year. Go Gators!"
Email: lena.kennedy@ufl.edu
"Hi guys! I'm Lena and I'm so excited to be co-captain for the eventing team this year. I'm a third year finance major and this will also be my third year in the club. I've been eventing my horse, Murphy, since 2016 and I'm looking forward to having him back with the team this year. Go Gators!"
Email: lena.kennedy@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
Faculty Advisors
Dr. Samantha Brooks
Email: samantha.brooks@ufl.edu
Email: samantha.brooks@ufl.edu
Dr. Carissa Wickens
Email: cwickens@ufl.edu
Email: cwickens@ufl.edu
