Lorna Cameron

Career Overview

Following 20 years as a competition groom and equestrian coach, I have been an equine lecturer for the past 20 years with a focus on horse rider performance, wellbeing and equine welfare. I have competed my own horses in a range of equestrian disciplines and have enjoyed helping a wide variety of riders to achieve their competitive goals.

Teaching and supervision

Programme Manager for the BSc (Hons) Equine Behaviour & Welfare
Programme Manager for the MSc Equitation Science
Module Leader for Principles of Equine Welfare (Level 4)
Module Leader for Measuring Equine Behaviour & Welfare (Level 5)
Module Leader for Investigating Equestrian Research (Level 7)
Module Leader for One Welfare in Equine Training & Management (Level 7)
Module Leader for Equine Management for Optimal Performance & Welfare (Level 7)
Teaching team for Research in Equine Behaviour (Level 6)
Supervision for Level 6 and Level 7 research projects in a range of subject areas

Research interests

Anxiety and Depression in British Horseracing Stud and Stable Staff Following Occupational Injury
A Study Investigating Prevalence of Pain in Horse Riders over Thirty-Five Years Old
Horse-rider pairing perception by dressage judges and equestrian coaches.
An investigation into owners perceptions of Colic surgery
The potential impact of female body shape on rider posture and scores received from dressage judges
Proceedings of the 18th International Equitation Science Conference
The Role of The Coach in Elite Equestrian Sport
A preliminary comparison between proximity and interaction-based methods to construct equine (Equus caballus) social networks
Is Injury an Occupational Hazard for Horseracing Staff?
Breast biomechanics, exercise induced breast pain (mastalgia), breast support condition and its impact on riding position in female equestrians
Potential impacts of body image perception in female equestrians
A review of breast issues facing female horse riders
Contemplating the Five Domains model of animal welfare assessment: UK horse owner perceptions of equine well-being
149 An investigation into self-perception of body image in female equestrians in the United Kingdom
A retrospective investigation of the impact of 'eventing phase (dressage, show-jumping and cross-country)' on pre-competition anxiety and self-confidence
A Controlled, Blinded Study Investigating the Effect That a 20-Minute Cycloidal Vibration has on Whole Horse Locomotion and Thoracolumbar Profiles
An investigation of bra concerns and barriers to participation in horse riding
Straight from the horse's mouth: Understanding professional event riders' mental preparation for maximising self-confidence prior to competition using thematic analysis
An investigation into the prevalence and impact of breast pain, bra issues and breast size on female horse riders
The effect of breast support on vertical breast displacement and breast pain in female riders across equine simulator gaits
The effect that a saddle positioned laterally to the equine vertebrae has on rider biomechanics while cantering
Equine industry perceptions of the possible impact of the current economic recession on equine welfare