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For the past 20 years, I’ve offered bodywork for horses first in England and then Australia.

I started writing The Horse’s Back in 2013 to provide a practical resource for my clients. The first major post was the neck threadworms article, which took off rather more than expected. That spurred me to carry on writing.

In 2019, I was awarded my PhD at the University of New England for my thesis on the ongoing developmental issues presented by horses that were premature or dysmature at birth.

I’ve been fortunate to know Sharon May-Davis  for several years, and I’ve learned so much from her as a bodyworker. I’ve been privileged to pass on some of her research findings to wider audiences through this blog, with her blessing. 

Cool hats… PhD graduation day! From left, Dr Alison Small of CSIRO’s animal welfare group, myself, Dr Wendy Brown of UNE (formerly), Dr Sharon May-Davis. Ali and Wendy were my greatly valued PhD supervisors. Also pictured: Esme, TB mare.

I’m now based in Tamworth, NSW where I run my practice Equine Healthworks.