Shannon Gosnell

About Me

Shannon Gosnell is a native of Kentucky and Morehead State. She grew up on a farm in Northern Kentucky. Shannon has had a passion for horses from a young age. She grew up riding Quarter Horses at her family friend’s facility. She was president of her high school FFA chapter and competed on several CDE teams at both the regional and state levels. She was also the student board representative on the school board during her senior year.

Shannon is a graduate of MSU with a bachelor’s degree in animal science focusing on equine studies. While attending MSU, Shannon lived and worked at the Derrickson Agricultural Complex. This experience led her to pursue a career in animal agriculture. Upon graduation in 2020, she worked in South Dakota as a wrangler for Palmer Gulch Stables and as a feedlot pen rider in Oklahoma. Shannon returned to KY in April 2021 and began working as the equine clinician. Shannon manages the equine facilities and the equine unit student workers at the University farm. Shannon also teaches the beginner western riding class each semester. She is involved with the equestrian team and is a member of the Equine Trust Committee.

Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband and their animals (1 dog, two cats, and eight chickens), listening to podcasts, and riding horses.