Sophie Armstrong

Career Overview

In 2011 I gained my Forging qualification from Oatridge College, Edinburgh, with a view to becoming a qualified Farrier. Unable to secure an apprenticeship I joined the support team in a private rural mixed-animal veterinary practice. 6 years later with extensive farm animal veterinary knowledge and K-SQP qualification, I started my Undergraduate degree here at Hartpury. I joined Hartpury in my current role directly after completing a 1st class BSc(Hons) Equine Science with Therapy in 2021. I have gone on to complete a PgCPAP which included my FHEA and am currently completing an MRes Equestrian Science alongside teaching and supervising on a variety of modules.

Teaching and supervision

• Equine Structure and Function
• Equine Veterinary Science
• Professional Placement Experience in the Equestrian Sector
• Equine Musculoskeletal Diagnostics
• Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Supervision of Undergraduate Dissertation and Undergraduate Independent Study students

Research interests

• Impact of Height and Breed on Equine Hoof Wall Thickness
• Impact of Traditional Shoeing Practices on the Inner Structures of the Hoof

Professional memberships

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

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