About Me

I can't remember a life without horses in it!  I spent most of my younger years riding for other people and working on a variety of yards (riding schools, colleges, competition and livery yards), being involved with horses on a daily basis from broodmares up to horses competing in international competitions.  Riding for other people and dealing with their horses has given me a greater respect and empathy in the way I treat my patients and clients.  I have also owned a few along the way. I enjoy working with young horses and helping develop their ability and attitude together.  In my spare time, I can usually be found with my 4 year old, ID x ISH, gelding, Bear.  

What led me to equine dentistry?

It's a question I get asked a lot. I've worked with and ridden horses for more years than I can remember but I became interested in equine dentistry after studying at Warwickshire College for 3 years and attending the BEVA (British Equine Veterinary Association) Introduction to Equine Dentistry course.  After intensively researching equine dentistry and weighing up the pros and cons of the various training methods throughout the world, I decided to take my training in the UK, at Hartpury College and completed my BSc. (Hons) in Equine Dental Science in 2005. 

Being a science based degree course, it was an ideal method of acquiring specialist scientific knowledge and professional skills related to equine oral health.  During my degree and afterwards, I trained alongside as many equine dental technicians and veterinary surgeons as I could, gaining much experience both in the job itself as well as horse handling skills.