Carey A. Williams Bio

Carey A. Williams, Ph.D., is the Equine Extension Specialist at Rutgers University, Equine Science Center. Dr. Williams joined Rutgers in July of 2003. Her role in Extension is the liaison between the University and the horse industry in New Jersey. She has collaborated with county and regional extension agents to develop horse pasture management projects. Her research focus is in equine nutrition and exercise physiology, specifically antioxidant supplementation and oxidative stress of the equine athlete.

Dr. Williams completed her bachelor’s degree in Equine Science at Colorado State University, and graduated with her master’s (2000) and doctorate (2003) degrees in Equine Nutrition from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student in Agriculture and Life Sciences, and a University wide GTA commendation in 2001.

She is a member of various national organizations and presented at their research symposia including Equine Science Society, American Society of Animal Science and American Association of Veterinary Nutritionists. Dr. Williams also is the Rutgers University content contributor for eXtension. As a hobby she trains and competes her Thoroughbred mare at various regional dressage shows and horse trials.

Carey jumping her Thoroughbred mare, Mickie, at the New Jersey Horse Trials Oct. 2006 (Training Level).