Career Overview
I am a former professional rider, competing in eventing and show jumping. Academically, I competed my undergraduate degree in Sport and Human Movement; MSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching and currently competing a DPhil in Equestrian Sports Medicine and Biomechanics. I am passionate about developing and improving ethical, evidenced-based coaching and performance in equestrian sport world-wide. I have published research in international peer reviewed journals and presented at many international conferences. I work with several partners including the FEI, IGEQ, EEN to disseminate this research to the wider equestrian community. My research and industry experience enables me to contextualise theories into practice within my teaching and learning.
Teaching and supervision
Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and dissertation supervision.
Taught modules:
- Rider Performance
- Equine Performance
- Equitation
- Horse Human Interaction
- Integrated Placement Year
Research interests
- Equestrian Sports Medicine: Chronic pain in riders; Concussion and head injuries in equestrian sport; Acute injuries in Eventing and Show Jumping
- Rider Biomechanics: Rider position analysis; Functional Movement in Equestrian Athletes
- Female Equestrian Athletes: Breast pain and biomechanics; Riding and Pregnancy; Riding and the Menopause; Riding and the Menstrual cycle
- Equestrian Coaching Science: Role coaching of the equestrian sport
Professional memberships
- Equestrian Education Network: British Representative.
- International Group for Equestrian Qualifications: Management Team and Executive Committee.
- Federation Equestrian Internationale: Official - Steward Level 3 Eventing, Level 1 Jumping; FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication (EADCM) Testing Technician.
- British Show Jumping: Judge.
- British Horse Society: Level 5 Performance Coach; Level 5 Stable Manager; UKCC level 3.
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