Like many Equine Podiatrists my hoofcare journey started with my own horses. I transitioned my heart horse Ronnie to barefoot as he found shoeing uncomfortable due to arthritis. Shortly after this, my lovely horse, Tonto, developed an abscess and had to undergo surgery. At that point I knew I needed to learn more about what could have prevented this and the alternative approaches that could have been taken. Living in rural Argyll in Scotland, finding regular hoof care is challenging and the more I started to learn about the hoof and how this linked inextricably with the rest of the horse, the more fascinated I became.

I became fully qualified as an Equine Podiatrist in June 2025 and now hold a Level 5 Diploma in Equine Podiatry. As an Equine Podiatrist, I aim to educate owners to find the right diet and environment, so a healthy hoof is grown as a consequence of a healthy horse. I am also a Hoof Boot fitter and offer this service to existing and non clients alike.

I am the proud human to Ronnie my 18hh ISH, Tonto my 17.2hh Clydesdale, my mini shetland crew (Jack, Victor and Garfield) and Louis the donkey. Ronnie and I used to compete across the UK up to BE100 and at working hunter, however we all now enjoy a slower happy hacker pace of life around our farm and the hills in Campbeltown.