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Following graduation from Royal Holloway, University of London, in 1996 with a BA (Hons) in Drama and Theatre Studies I spent 16 years in the Royal Air Force, working with national and international agencies supporting operations in the UK and abroad as an Aerospace Battle Manager. Later, I followed my passion for horses to qualify as an Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Trainer, coaching and supporting horse owners to understand their animals. To support this I gained my MSc, Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training through University Centre Sparsholt. While studying I completed two projects: a pilot study exploring positive states indicative of preparedness to work during equine warm-up and an investigation into a means of improving student understanding of and attitude towards Equidae on animal management courses. Staying at Sparsholt, I joined the Additional Learning Support team, providing individualised support to students on equine, sport, public service and animal pathways. At the same time I began a part time PhD investigating human compassion towards animals through the University of Portsmouth, which is ongoing. I joined the team at Hartpury as a Junior Lecturer, HE Equine, in 2023.
My main research interests focus on human-animal interaction, specifically human compassion towards animals. I also have an interest in the behaviour, welfare and training of horses.
Currently teaching a wide range of modules across level 3-6, with some supervisory support to level 7 students. Topics include equine welfare, wellbeing and behaviour, the equine industry, and independent research projects.
Student member International Society Equitation Science
Member Animal Welfare Research Network
Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training, MSc, No more long faces? Investigating a means of improving student understanding of and attitude towards Equidae on animal management courses., University Centre Sparsholt
Award Date: 27 Jul 2021
Drama and Theatre Studies, BA (Hons), Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
Todd, S. (Speaker), Cameron, L. (Speaker), Freeman, M. (Speaker), Wathan, J. (Speaker) & Stones, N. (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation at Conference