The Instructors

	Russell Reid Program Director/ Faculty Russell Reid has been involved in the Equine Studies business as an Outfitter/Guide for over 25 years and a faculty member at Feather River Community College since 1978. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Business from California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, and a Master of Science degree in Recreation Administration from California State University, Sacramento. In addition to his teaching duties, Russell operates three pack stations during the summer months and owns a cattle, hay and horse ranch in the beautiful American Valley.
	Chuck Mills Faculty Chuck Mills is an Animal Science Graduate from Fresno State and holds a masters degree in Reproductive Physiology from UNR. Chuck has developed his teaching skills through his experiences as a 4-H leader, Horsemanship Instructor at UNR and Public Clinician. He has been in the horse and cattle business for more then 35 years, including breeding training and showing Quarter Horses. As a faculty member at Feather River Community College, he teaches AGEQ 210 Applied Ranch Skills, AGEQ 212 Ranch Work with horses, AGEQ 205 Training Young Horses under saddle, AGEQ 103 Western Horseback Riding, and the summer Ranch Skills Short Course (AGEQ 175)..
	Jesse Segura Head Rodeo Coach/ Agriculture Faculty Jesse Segura has been involved in rodeo his whole life. His rodeo abilities led him to the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Men’s All-Around championship in 2003. His knowledge of the sport allowed him to hold the office of National student president of the NIRA the same year. Other rodeo accomplishments led him to the California circuit finals for the last six years competing in the events of Saddle Bronc riding and Bulldogging. Jesse’s academic & intercollegiate rodeo background started at Lassen Community College, he then transferred to West Hills Community College, and then went on to California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, Ca. where he acquired a bachelors in Earth Science with a minor in Political Science. He then went on to get his Masters from Cal Poly in Environmental Policy.
	Gene Armstrong Associate Faculty Professor Armstrong earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry from California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, in 1973. He has taught Farrier and Equine Science at Cal Poly since 1966. He has been a professional farrier for 30 years and is currently an Updated Certified Journeyman Farrier. As an associate faculty member at Feather River Community College, he teaches the Elements of Horseshoeing course.
	Crystal Anderson Associate Faculty/ Instructional Assistant Crystal earned her Master of Science from the University of Arizona Department of Animal Sciences where the area of her research was in equine reproduction. She started her employment at Feather River College for the department of Equine Studies in June of 2005 and has enjoyed her time working with the Equine Studies and Rodeo Programs, the students, and especially the horses.