Faculty Member Profile

John J. Bennett, Jr.

Horse Unit Supervisor

Joined UConn Animal Science Department in 1986

Hobbies or Non-Academic Interests

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Background:

John obtained his B.S. degree from the University of Connecticut in 1974. He has operated a public stable since 1978.

Awards Received:

Alpha Gamma Rho – Distinguished Service Award

2002 - AMHA Hall of Fame Award: The AMHA Hall of Fame Award annually recognizes three or four people who have given long-term support to the breed through the activities of the AMHA. The award, introduced in 1985, has seen 46 outstanding individuals selected for their contributions.

2008 - NACTA teaching Award

Courses Taught:

ANSC 3454	Horse Selection and Evaluation
ANSC 3455	Developing the Driving Horse - Fall
ANSC 3456	Light Horse Training and Management
ANSC 3675	Advanced Animal and Product Evaluation
SAAS 254	Horse Selection and Evaluation
SAAS 256	Light Horse Training and Management
SAAS 358	Management Skills and Practices - Horses

Hobbies and Non-Academic Interests:

Antique hunting, finding and reading rare books, exhibiting and judging at horse shows
President – Windham County Farm Bureau
Board of Directors – CT Horse Show Association
Board Member – New England Horsemen’s Council