Phone: (334) 683-5456
Email: jhoggle@judson.edu
Office: Equine Facility

AT JUDSON COLLEGE SINCE 1996

"I get satisfaction out of making a difference. As a student, I chose to attend Judson because of the horses. I wanted to take a program that needed a little improvement and make it into a successful program." - Jennifer J. Hoggle


EDUCATION

• Master of Science, Management Information Systems, 2000 (Magna cum Laude) - Nova Southeastern, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

• B.S., Computer Science with minors in Equine Science and Journalism, 1994 - Judson College

* Additional coursework taken at Colorado State University

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Beginner Riding - Hunt Seat and Western; Intermediate Riding - Hunt Seat and Western; Equine Management; Equine Nutrition; IHSA Team - Hunt Seat and Western; Advanced Riding - Hunt Seat and Western; Animal Partnership; Equine Disease Management; Professional Riding; Horse Show Management; Light Horse Training; Rider Instructor Training.

MEET THE PROFESSOR

Originally from Birmingham, Ala., Jennifer J. Hoggle has been the Director of Equine Science at Judson College since 1996. A Judson girl herself, her students are allowed to simply call her "Jennifer."

Having had an attraction to horses from the age of five, Mrs. Hoggle had always wanted one of her own and finally received her first horse from her father at the age of 14. She immediately entered the showmanship class green, and, with a friend giving her directions from outside the ring, she walked away with the first place ribbon and trophy. After that, horses and competition were in her blood.

Mrs. Hoggle's goal for Judson as a participant of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) is to progress by consistency, horsemanship and communication. Since becoming director of Equine Sciences, she has successfully doubled the size of the program and expanded opportunities for her students through contacts, curriculum and competition within the horse community. In 2010, she successfully helped the college obtain a major in Equine Studies and saw the completion of the colleges' new equine facility. Mrs. Hoggle is active within the community of Marion, including the Marion Rodeo, the Marion Perry County Riding Club and Miss Rodeo Alabama. The crown worn by Miss Rodeo Alabama was designed and patented by Hoggle's Tack and donated to the Miss Rodeo Alabama pageant in 1998. The crown has won photogenics at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant two times since. Mrs. Hoggle was also the first person from Perry County or Judson College to be an elected member of the Alabama Horse Council.

Throughout her career with horses, Mrs. Hoggle has come to understand perseverance as a way of life. She is motivated by a constant drive for improvement in all of her equine undertakings. As the Director of Equine Science at Judson, she has been successful in selecting good, sound horses for the stables, creating a personal relationship with her students, keeping creativity in classes, expanding extracurricular opportunities and staying progressive in the barns.

Besides horses, Mrs. Hoggle also enjoys shopping, spending time outdoors and chocolate. She is married to Robert Hoggle of Marion, has one step-daughter Katie, and far too many pets to count.

"As an avid participant in rodeo and rodeo pageants, I have learned the value of communication as a way of teaching students the art of horsemanship and equine science. My experiences through instruction by my own teachers in the past, various clinics and employment at the local veterinary facility have all given me a well-rounded knowledge of horses." 
- Jennifer J. Hoggle

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Advertising Director - Southern Pride Catfish, Greensboro, Ala.

Taught Computer Applications and Web Programming classes at both Judson and Wallace Community College in Selma, Ala.

Representative, Coca Cola Flag Rodeo - 1992-1998

Health Club Manager, Marion, Ala. - 1994-2005

Consultant and Research Facility with Dr. George Shannon, DVM; Meridian, Miss. - 1994-1997

Judge, Rodeo Pageants, numerous locations

Barn Manager and horse trainer, Suttle Stables, Selma, Ala. - 1991-1993

Various Judges Clinics and seminars

Assistant Office Manager, Marion Veterinary Clinic, Marion, Ala. - 1990-1994

Horse Trainer, Riding Lessons coach, Bent Tree Farms, Columbiana, Ala. - 1989-1990

Horse Trainer, Ruth Phillips, Chelsea, Ala. - 1988-1990

Assistant Trainer / Farm Manager, Dixie Dandy Arabians - 1987-1991

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AWARDS AND HONORS

IHSA Zone 5, Region 2 President - 2008-2010 
IHSA Nationals Steward, Western Show - 2006
Vice President, Marion Perry County Riding Club - 2006-present
Founding Committee member, Marion Rodeo - 2003-present
Committee Co-chair and Co-President (2008), Marion Ducks Unlimited - first ever female committee member in Perry County
National Rifle Association Committee member
Perry County Representative, Alabama Horse Council
Alabama Cattlemen's Association Member
Judge, 4-H State Show - 2001-present
National Advisory Council Member, Miss Rodeo America - 2000
Judge, Miss Rodeo Alabama Horsemanship - 1999
Rodeo Pageant Director and Judge, various county rodeos - 1996-present
Pageant and Advertising Director, Marion Rodeo Queen & Little Wrangler Pageant - 1996-2002
Contestant, Miss Rodeo America, Las Vegas, Nev. - one of 33 contestants from 33 states competing for title of Miss Rodeo America - 1995
* Miss Rodeo Alabama, 1995
Alternate, Miss Professional Cowboys Association and Horsemanship Competition Winner - 1995
Miss Selma Rodeo - 1992
Champion, Alabama Arabian Horse Association, Region XII - Hunter Pleasure & Western Pleasure - 1990