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With a degree in Molecular Biology and Equine Pre-Veterinary Studies from Otterbein College and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Stephanie previously worked as Associate Veterinarian for Clarke Equine and now runs her own practice Davis Equine in Virginia with her husband Chad.
Beyond a vet Stephanie is a successful event rider herself so understands the challenges of owning and competing horses from all angles!
]]>She ran the Army veterinary Hospital in Melton Mowbray for three of her four years’ service before joining an equine and small animal practice in Wiltshire After having her second child she then worked in a small equine practice in South Gloucestershire, which was based on a thoroughbred stud. Upon the retirement of the principal, Annie set up her own practice concentrating on competition horses and pursuing her interest in rehabilitation.
Today, as well as acting veterinary advisor for KBIS, she is also an FEI Vet Delegate for eventing, and was part of the veterinary team for London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympics .She still maintains a small number of her own clients and helps colleagues with surgeries and night cover from time to time.
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His main areas of professional interest are exercise physiology, including nutrition, fitness training, thermoregulation, competition strategy, transport and respiratory disease.
He has worked as a consultant to the British Equestrian Teams since 1994 and was a member of the World Class Performance Scientific Advisory Group chaired by John McEwen when it was created in 2006. David’s recent projects have included a review of the effects of temperature on horses during transport for the British Government, an investigation of welfare in Endurance racing for the FEI, development of testing methods for equine protective leg boots, investigation of welfare in horses transported for slaughter in Europe, scientific study of the training methods of Monty Roberts and investigations into factors associated with elite equine performance. He is currently working on projects related to nutrition, performance analysis, rider biomechanics, equestrian psychology and horse related smart technology.
He holds the academic position of Professor in Physiology at Oklahoma State University. He is the author of over 200 scientific papers and book chapters. David’s other affiliations and positions include past Chair of the International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology (ICEEP) and editor of Comparative Exercise Physiology. He is also the author of Equine Exercise Physiology (Blackwell) and author of the Pony Club book All Systems Go.
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After completing Equine Behaviour Consultant professional training, she was invited back as an examiner for the course and committee member for the Society of Equine Behaviour Consultants. She used her experience in the water industry to complement her equine consultancy and write the SEBC quality management system, gaining ISO9001 accreditation. She honed her horsemanship skills further through the British Horse Society – becoming an Accredited Professional Coach. Sharon then developed and delivered her own evening courses to help dispel myths about horse behaviour. In more recent years, she has written and delivered workshops for horse owners on equine neuroanatomy and how to critique scientific publications and claims.
In 2014, Sharon left the water industry to study MSc Applied Equine Science at the Royal Agricultural University. She graduated with distinction and two University prizes. A self-confessed equi-geek, Sharon still loves hearing from equine specialists and soaks up information at talks and lectures on a wide range of subjects whenever possible. She continues her association with the RAU through collaboration with post-graduate students; co-authoring papers on behaviour, energy expenditure and equine weight estimation.
Sharon is driven by a desire to close the gap between academia and practice, so she formed ‘Horse Logic’ following success in the RAU Enterprise society and through the RAU business hub, Farm491. Her dissertation and academic collaborations have led to developing the first independent ‘pasture-first’ equine nutrition and ration formulation website for the UK; an Innovate UK grant to develop a patent-pending electronic device for horses, as well as consultations with owners.
With a strong environmental management background and keen interest in grasslands and water courses, Sharon is a supporter and member of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and the Woodland Trust. She subscribes to the idea that environmentally sustainable equine management is better for horses, the bank balance, and the rural economy.
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Since joining Haygain, Becky has been in increasingly senior positions within Haygain, culminating in Director, Technical Sales.
Becky continues to carry out research in cooperation with the RAU and has jointly with the Dean of the School of Equine Management and Science at the RAU, published a number of peer reviewed papers. The research focused, among others, on the efficacy of comparative methods of cleaning hay as well as the effect that steaming has on the hay’s nutritional profile.
Having also worked for several years in competition yards, Becky represented England at British Young Rider International competitions and competed up to small tour level with two of her dressage horses who are now enjoying a happy retirement in the field and hacking around the Cotswolds.
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