Lance A. Baker, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D., Animal Nutrition, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK,
1995. Dissertation entitled, "The effect of two forms of sodium and
potassium, and chloride versus sulfur on the dietary cation-anion balance
equation: Effects on acid-base status and mineral balance in sedentary
horses."
M.S., Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 1993. Thesis entitled, "The effects of dietary cation-anion balance on acid-base status and mineral balance in sedentary horses."
B.S., Animal Science, Business Option, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 1988
Research Interests
Equine nutrition and exercise physiology; Mineral nutrition and Interaction of
mineral nutrition and bone; Acid-base status and effects on mineral balance;
Economics of equine industry
Current Position: Associate Professor of Animal Science, Equine Industries Program, Division of Agriculture, WTAMU. Canyon, TX. Course instructor for:
ANSC
2374
Equine Care & Management
ANSC
3374
Principles of Animal Nutrition
ANSC
4370/5370 Equine Science & Production
ANSC
4473/5473 Equine Business Management
Various graduate courses at the M.S.
and Ph.D. level
- Undergraduate and graduate student advisement.
- Member - Graduate Faculty.
Committee Service
- Division of Agriculture Scholarship Committee
- WTAMU Student Honors Committee
- WTAMU Graduate Council
- AQHA International Committee, 2002 to 2004
- AQHA Public Policy Committee, 2004 to present
Previous Experience
- Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant, Oklahoma State University. Stillwater, OK. Assistant instructor for courses including, Equine Conformation and Performance Evaluation, Horse Management and Production, Principles of Nutrition, Horse Science, and Training and Psychology of the Young Horse. Asst. Coach/Coach O.S.U. Horse Judging Team, 1989-1994.
- State Extension Horse Specialist Graduate Asst., Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Organization and presentation of nutrition and reproduction seminars, judging and horsemanship clinics, horse shows, and horse judging contests. 1989-1994.
- Breeding Manager, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK. Twenty five to 30 mares foaled and bred to 3 stallions. Spring, 1994.
- Office Manager, Lubbock Horse Auction/Jack Aufill Auction Sales, Lubbock, TX. Managed business office and financial affairs for all horse auctions, estate sales, etc. 1985 - 1989.
Activities
- Licensed Judge for American Quarter Horse Association, 1995 to present
- Faculty Co-Advisor, WTAMU Horsemen’s Association
- Faculty Co-Advisor, WTAMU Ag Executive Council
- Equine Committee Member, Amarillo Tri-State Fair Association, 1995 to present
Professional Organizations
- American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
- Equine Science Society
- American Quarter Horse Association
- Texas Quarter Horse Association
- National Horse Judging Team Coaches Association
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