I have a love and passion for animals that started at an early age. Growing up, we always had animals of some shape or size. This fueled my passion for animal behaviour, training, and welfare.
As a teenager a Springer Spaniel (Katie) rescued by my father, appeared and joined our family. I took it upon myself to rehabilitate her. And not only with love but also with training she became my best friend and confidant.
On leaving school I worked full time with horses. At 18, I went to Sweden. I worked for a Count and Countess at an Arabian Stud. I also had the fun of living in a mansion. After which I returned home to work with dressage and eventing horses and started my family.
Back to Education
I did not return to education until 2010. Where as a mature student I embarked on a qualification at Hadlow College https://www.hadlow.ac.uk/
They directed me to their Access to Higher Education (Land Based) Certificate. This was a prerequisite for placement on the BSc(Hons) Applied Animal Behavioural Science and Welfare.
- Access to Higher Education (Land Based) Certificate (Distinction). Hadlow College https://www.hadlow.ac.uk/
- BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behavioural Science and Welfare. University of Greenwich https://www.gre.ac.uk/.
- PG Certificate Animal Health. BPP University BPP – Building Careers Through Education
- MSc Animal Manipulation with Commendation. Ulster University Ulster University
Memberships and Associations
- McTimoney Animal Association (MAA) https://mctimoneyanimal.co.uk/
- Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP) https://www.rampregister.org/
- International Association of Animal Therapists (IAAT) https://iaat.org.uk/
- International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical therapy (IAVRPT) https://iavrpt.org/
Research
- Abstract presented at the IAVRPT 11th Symposium at Cambridge University in 2022.
- Abstract presented at the Animal chiropractic and Rehabilitation Conference in Abingdon in 2024
- Full research paper published in the Korean Journal of Veterinary Research (KJVR) Volume 64(3); Sep 2024 https://www.kjvr.org/upload/pdf/kjvr-20240012.pdf
Awards and Recognition
- Beeching and White Award for Overcoming Adversity (2010)
- Dorothy Waring Award for Excellence (2021)
- Best Podium Presentation (IAVRPT) (2022)
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