Horse Professor
Dr. Ken Marlborough — The Horse Professor — has taught English, Western riding, and trail riding in Iowa and California since 1995. He also wrote and illustrated the book, Trail Riding. The book was originally used in his riding course at Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He began his career in the equine industry as a Trail Guide in 1985. He trains using an approach that emphasizes earning the horse’s trust and respect. Ken has managed riding stables in California too.He received his Ph.D. in Education from the University of Iowa, focusing on “learning by doing.” Ken also earned an A.A.S. degree in Equine Science at Kirkwood College, focusing on colt starting. He has teaching credentials in Equine Science, Education and Psychology.
Ken has many publications, including Trail Riding, and regional, national or international conference presentations in the fields of Psychology, Student Development, Experiential Learning, and Program Evaluation. His cartoon “Broomtail,” is featured in The Equestrian News. Ken has won two national awards for humor cartoons in college newspapers for 1998 and 2000.He is currently training a mustang mare, India, pictured on the site.
Articles
Loyalty by Dr. Ken Marlborough
Practicing Non-predatory Behavior by Dr. Ken Marlborough