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Dr. Elizabeth Woolsey-Herbert As the daughter of a California equine veterinarian, Elizabeth (Boo to her friends) grew up in the business. She learned to ride on ponies that her father acquired over the years for non-payment. That gave her the glue-legs that kept her relatively unharmed during her brief jumping career. She graduated from UC Davis in physiology then did an MS (this time veterinary physiology) and received her D.V.M. at her favourite university, Auburn. War Eagle. She began practice in her dad’s equine clinic, and then went out on her own before moving to Australia, where she again started her own equine clinic now known as Adelaide Plains Equine Clinic. She lives with an array or animals including her favourite Lochy the Wonder Horse, her step-son Duncan an air force pilot when he is in Adelaide and hungry, and her daughter Shelley. The second in the Horse Doctor Series is about half written and she encourages you to remind her of events that might be “book worthy”. |
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Luke Wells-Smith Luke was born and bred in Queensland, moving to Tumby Bay in South Australia to complete the majority of his schooling. Luke shod his first horse at age 15 and has continued developing his farrier skills to date. He was enrolled in the first cohort of graduates from James Cook University’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science in Townsville, North Queensland. In 2010 he traveled to the USA as part of his final year of study and spent time in equine facilities in California, Texas, North Carolina and Kentucky. Since graduation Luke has worked as a locum at Adelaide Plains Equine Clinic on two occasions, worked in Ballarat, Victoria for 6 months and spent 2 months in Townsville, North Queensland. Luke’s Veterinary interests include podiatry, lameness and surgery. In his spare time Luke likes to ride his mountain bike and play guitar. |
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Dr Rachel O’Higgins Rachel grew up in Scotland where she developed an early interest in horses, competing in various sports over the years from endurance to show jumping. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in June 2009 spending the majority of her final year of study in specialist equine practices in Scotland, Ireland and Australia. After graduation Rachel worked in mixed practice in the UK then spent several months in Luxor working for a charity providing free veterinary care to working horses and donkeys prior to completing a year’s internship in equine medicine and surgery at Ballarat Veterinary Practice. Rachel’s veterinary interests include wound management, lameness, dentistry and donkeys and she is currently studying towards a diploma in equine acupuncture. Outside of work she enjoys riding, SCUBA diving and travelling. |
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Jodie Vaughan Jodie is one of our office staff and is often the first point of contact when making appointments, emergency calls and accounts. She has many years of experience in reception and book keeping roles, and loves that she now combines that with her passion for horses. Out of work Jodie enjoys riding her horse Dex, rodeos, camping along with taking her daughter Annalise to vaulting and pony club or watching her son Brayden and husband Garry at Motorcross. |
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Kylie I have been interested in horses since I can remember, and was given my first pony by my Aunt when I was 9. I am now lucky enough to have 2 ½ horses of my own (you can’t call the mini a full horse can you?). I have always wanted to work with horses, and in many ways, this is my dream job. Out of work, you may find me toddler wrestling with my kids, riding, assisting with Pony Club, and spending time with my husband. |
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Amanda Goodman Amanda is an avid horsewoman, having been involved in the industry for more than 20 years. She started her career in her early teenage years by track work riding, to then go on to work at several horse studs around South Australia. It didn’t take her long before she obtained the title of Stable Foreman at her previous job. She is a keen rider, as well as instructor and her hobbies include show jumping and eventing. She is planning to continue her education by completing her Vet Nurse certificate. |
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Emma Farrington Emma is currently studying at the University of South Australia, nearing completion of her Bachelor of Science degree, with plans to undertake a Veterinary Science degree. She works on a part time basis, coordinating her time around her second job at Coles, Uni commitments and babysitting, however, works more frequently whenever time permits. Having worked around horses for half her life, they are her main interest; which is closely followed by swimming and anything outdoors! |
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Mel Ross profile to come.. |
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Shauna Mc Clean profile to come.. |
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