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Having had a passion for horses since I was old enough to bend the ears of my parents has led to where I am today, spending a huge chunk of my time researching and practising the most sympathetic ways in which to keep our captive horses as content and healthy as we can.
I have come on a very diverse course throughout my working life to where I am now. I feel that the experience I have gained, especially through my work in Behavioural/ Communication and Language Therapy with people who had little or no speech compounded by physical disabilities, which often resulted in frustration and misunderstanding has been very useful when listening to and observing our horses and the ways in which we interact with them.
2006-2009: Barefoot hoof trimmer. Saddler F'n'E Saddle Co.
1999-2006: Saddler, F’n’E saddle company. Barefoot Hoof Trimmer.
1993-1999: Language/Communication Therapist, NHS Learning Disabilities Team
Project, managed our own farm buildings and barn conversion
1989- 92: Residential Challenging Behaviour unit
1990- Newcastle University, Combined Honours Degree
1985- 89: Probation Service
1980 -85: Ewe Nique Knitwear Design
Having always been a practical person and frustrated by my employment turning into a succession of unproductive Meetings I decided to train on the job in saddlery. At this time I purchased Charlie an eight year old barefoot Cleveland Bay x TB, he had pulled off his first set shoes as a youngster on high tensile wire and never been shod since. My journey began.
I have studied different schools of natural horsemanship and the wonderful Alexandra Kirland's clicker training combined with Tai Chi.
I have now been involved as a barefoot hoof trimmer for 10 years and have a large clientele. I completed the AANHCP's training course in 2007, but have worked independently ever since. I regularly take part in professional training days on laminitis, dissection, nutrition and Bio diversity grassland management. I attended Prof Robert Bowkers seminar address at Bristol Vet Med School 2008. I have national diplomas in Equine Touch bodywork and continually strive to educate myself for the benefit of our equine companions and their owners.
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