Mary Pardee

Mary Pardee serves as Director of Riding and Assistant Professor of Equine Studies at Lake Erie College. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Kentucky (1984), a Secondary English Teaching Certification (1996), and an M.Ed. from Lake Erie College (2012). Her career focuses on experiential learning through equine education, combining classroom instruction with real-world industry engagement.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Kentucky (1984)
• Secondary English Teaching Certification (1996)
• Master of Education, Lake Erie College (2012)

Research & Teaching: Specializes in teaching methods for riding instruction, hunter seat techniques, and managing challenging equine learning scenarios. Emphasizes hands-on education through programs like the Methods and Materials of Teaching Riding course and equine facility visits.

Professional Contributions:

• Curriculum developer for two new equine studies courses
• Founder of the Kentucky trip program exposing students to top equine facilities
• Organized international study tours to Europe and Argentina
• Established French and WinStar Farm internship programs
• Coached IHSA teams to National Finals four times in six years

Affiliations: Member of the United States Equestrian Federation, US Hunter/Jumper Association, and Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.