Imogen graduated from the RVC, London in 2000 and was awarded the RCVS Certificate in Equine Medicine and Advanced Practitioner status in 2014. She works in first opinion equine practice and mentors new graduates as a VetGDP advisor; she has also been an RVN clinical coach. She is responsible for overseeing veterinary undergraduate rotations in the clinic and examines at the University of Surrey. Imogen is a BEVA council member, sitting on the Education Committee and is current Chair of the Ethics and Welfare Committee. She is passionate about education, improving standards of clinical care and welfare.

Kate has worked in equine practice for over 17 years both in the UK and multiple stud seasons in Australia. She joined council in 2020 determined to represent the ambulatory equine vet. Her husband is a farm vet and they have young children. Kate has been involved the continue development of the Leg Up scheme for new graduates and helped developed BEVA's Back In The Saddle Career coaching scheme. She also works for Nottingham University Vet School as Assistant Clinical Professor in Equine Practice.

James graduated from Edinburgh in 2001. After four years in mixed practice, he transitioned into equine stud practice and now leads the team at Equine Reproductive Services (UK). In 2010 he gained the RCVS Certificate in Stud Medicine and became an honorary lecturer at the University of Liverpool, teaching and examining CertAVP candidates. James continues to perform and publish practice-based research and collaborates widely. He is an Advanced Practitioner in Equine Stud Medicine, a BEVA council member and trustee of the International Equine Reproduction Trust. In 2022, he was awarded an RCVS Fellowship for meritorious contributions to clinical practice.

Bruce Bladon is the Immediate Past President of BEVA. He graduated from Edinburgh University in 1988. After seven years in practice he joined Bristol University as Resident in Equine Surgery. He was awarded the Certificate of Equine Practice in 1992, the Diploma of Equine Soft Tissue Surgery in 1999 and Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2001 and Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2016. Since 1998 he has worked at Donnington Grove Veterinary Surgery and is a recognised Specialist in Equine Surgery. He has lectured extensively, including to the British, South African, Australian, New Zealand, Dutch, Hungarian, German, French, Italian and Israeli Equine Veterinary Associations, international meetings in Brazil, Canada, Spain and to the European and American Colleges of Veterinary Surgeons. Bruce’s key interests are surgery, especially fracture repair and colic surgery. He is also involved with advanced imaging, particularly MRI. Bruce Bladon was Emergency Services Team Leader at the Rio 2016 Olympics and 2023 Asian Games. Bruce is an eco warrior and drives a zero emissions vehicle. He is a (low level) rugby union referee. He can’t really run under 5 min per km pace anymore and can’t remotely keep up with his son (or wife). He does manage to squeeze in the occasional ski trip, but otherwise is not allowed out, and spends his time either in an operating theatre or looking at black and white images

Roly joined World Horse Welfare as Chief Executive in January 2008. He qualified as a veterinary surgeon from Cambridge University in 1992 and having spent a short time with the Blue Cross, he joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, which included a posting as the Veterinary Officer at the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in London. After the army, he went to work for World Horse Welfare until 2003, when he left to take up the post of Development Director at the Perse School in Cambridge. He returned to World Horse Welfare in 2008. Since then Roly has played an active role on the steering group of the Equine Sector Council for Health and Welfare and established the Equine Disease Coalition, of which he is Chair.

James Wood is Alborada Professor of Equine and Farm Animal Science at Cambridge University. He has been Head of the University of Cambridge Veterinary School since 2013 and is a veterinary epidemiologist who conducts multidisciplinary research on infectious diseases, mostly focusing on disease emergence and control, including impacts on policy. His research interests are focused on One Health approaches to disease emergence and are based in UK, India, Ghana and Ethiopia. He worked for 15 years on equine diseases when at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket. He has published widely and sat on Defra’s Science Advisory Panel for 6 years to 2021, chairing the exotic diseases sub-committee. He is an RCVS Council Member, appointed through the Veterinary Schools Council.

Phil graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh, in 2005 and went on to do an internship at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, Florida and then an equine surgical residency at Michigan State University. He is a Diplomate of the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Surgeons and is an American, European and RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery. He has worked at Oaklands Equine Hospital and Rainbow Equine Hospital and is currently a director at Hambleton Equine Clinic, which he set up with two other directors in 2012. He is interested in all aspects of equine surgery, especially upper airway surgery and orthopaedics. He currently sits on BEVA Board of Management, the BHA Veterinary Committee and the ECVS Exam Committee.

Ian qualified from the RVC in 2006. He completed an internship at NEH in 2008 and then travelled to New Zealand where he worked as a repro and racing vet. In 2010 Ian joined Baker McVeigh in South Africa. In South Africa ian and his wife Laura began a road trip home from the southern to northern-most points in Africa. Ian moved to Chantilly, France in 2012 and returned to Newmarket in 2013 before joining the Baker McVeigh Lambourn practice in 2017. Ian joined BEVA as a Council member in 2021. He enjoys playing with his kids, watching football and riding his bike.

Angela graduated from the University of Bristol in 2009. Following an internship in Pembrokeshire, she spent six years at a large equine clinic in the Home Counties, where she became the clinical lead at their Berkshire-based hospital. In 2016, Angela relocated to the Cotswolds and went on to complete a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Equine Medicine) in 2017, later progressing to the role of clinical director. In 2023, Angela joined both BEVA Council and Equicall. She is also the co-founder of the pet-tech start-up Petscribers. Angela is particularly passionate about promoting flexible working across the veterinary profession and driving its implementation at every level. Outside of her professional life, Angela enjoys running, swimming, and yoga. But most of all, she loves exploring the Cotswolds with her little ones and their dog, George.

Gemma graduated from Cambridge University in 2005 and has worked as an equine vet primarily in first opinion ambulatory with a special interest in stud medicine. She worked for an equine practice for over 15 years before making a change in 2024 to work as a private vet for a Thoroughbred breeder and racehorse trainer. She also works part time as a part of the referral team at Equine Medical Solutions and is senior vet and York Racecourse. As a BEVA council member, most of the projects she has worked on has been supporting vets in our profession. Outside of work she spends most of her time attending the hobbies of her two children and enjoys yoga.

Harriet graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2016, after undertaking a degree initially in bio-veterinary science, followed by a further degree in veterinary medicine. Since then, Harriet has worked in first opinion equine ambulatory practice in the South East of England, with a more recent move to Nantwich Equine Vets in Cheshire. In 2023, Harriet was awarded the RCVS Certificate in Equine Medicine and Advanced Practitioner status and is currently working towards the RCVS Certificate in Equine Stud Medicine. Harriet is a BEVA council member, sitting on the Careers Committee as well as the Ethics and Welfare Committee. She is passionate about retention of veterinary professionals in clinical practice and promoting career development. Outside of her professional life, Harriet can be usually be found eventing her young horse or walking her lurcher “Ginny” to the nearest pub!

Helen graduated from the University of Bristol in 2008, spent two years as an intern at NEH and has been in ambulatory first opinion equine practice ever since. She has a particular interest in lameness, sports medicine and vettings and completed a certificate in equine orthopaedic surgery in 2015. She is an FEI permitted treating vet and was team vet for the British team at the CCI3*-S European Cup eventing championships in 2017 and 2019. Helen is currently a clinical director at Valley Equine Hospital in Lambourn. Outside work Helen is kept busy with her two young daughters and their ponies.

Having previously completed a BSc (Hons) in Equine Sports Science, Jenny graduated from Bristol in 2019 and went on to complete a hospital based internship at Langford Vets Equine Referral Hospital. She then worked in first opinion ambulatory practice in Wiltshire, developing her love of teaching, client communication and use of low stress veterinary care techniques. To further scratch these itches, she moved into teaching full time in '24, returning to Bristol Vet School, whilst also providing behaviour modification services to equine clients in her free time. Jenny joined BEVA council in 2024 and is keen to help develop tools and resources that will have a positive impact on the human and equine experiences in clinical practice, encouraging individuals to follow their own unique path to job satisfaction.

Jo has worked as a surgeon at B&W Equine Hospital since 2014. She is an RCVS and ECVS specialist in Equine Surgery and has a particular interest in orthopaedic surgery, diagnostic orthopaedics and colic surgery. Prior to her time at B&W she undertook a surgical residency at the University of Liverpool, completed an MPhil in Epidemiology, and spent several years in equine ambulatory practice. Jo has an interest in veterinary research and education and has co-supervised ECVS surgical residency training programmes, masters research projects and PhDs and has mentored many young vets during her time in practice. She has numerous publications in the equine literature and has spoken at various international conferences. Jo has a keen interest in equestrian sport; she is a member of the Veterinary Advisory Committee for the Horse Betting Levy board and has worked at several FEI events and within National Hunt Racing. Out of work Jo has a young son and tries to find time to run and get out on her bike!

Kate is an RCVS Recognised Specialist and Professor of Equine Sports Medicine at Bristol Veterinary School, where she has worked for over 20 years. Her clinical focus has been equine sports medicine, particularly the investigation of poor performance and respiratory disorders. Alongside this, she has led and collaborated on research projects to improve the health, welfare, and performance of horses in sport, and has explored the ethical challenges faced by vets working in this area. Kate also works with equestrian governing bodies on research that may inform policy. She is especially interested in how performance and welfare can be balanced in line with evolving societal and ethical expectations. At Bristol, she teaches across the veterinary curriculum and co-leads Preparing for Equine Practice, a pedagogical research programme designed to define the skills and knowledge graduates need for a successful career in equine practice.

Marie obtained a First-Class Honours Degree in Equine Sports Science in 2005. She started working in clinical equine practice in 2003 and qualified as a Registered Equine Veterinary Nurse (REVN) with merit in 2007. In 2012, Marie completed the Diploma in Higher Education Clinical Veterinary Nursing (DipHE CVN) and obtained the RCVS Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Dip AVN) in equine context, with distinction in 2013. She has been lecturing since 2010 at Bottle Green Training Ltd and is now the Programme Lead for the Level 3 Diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing. Marie has an interest in the welfare working equids abroad and has twice worked as a volunteer at The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust (GHDT) in Africa. Marie’s special interests include donkeys, bandaging, anaesthesia, and intravenous catheter care. Marie is currently the Chair of the Equine Nurses Committee for The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA). Outside of work, Marie enjoys looking after her horse Harry, her two donkeys Billy and Tilly and her spaniel Petal.

Nicky graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2007 and joined The Royal Army Veterinary Corps. She served for 10 years: Firstly, with Military Working Dogs preparing them and their handlers for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. Later she served as the veterinary officer for The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. After leaving the military Nicky worked in ambulatory equine practices for 2 years before moving to the charity sector. She now works as the Veterinary Director for The Horse Trust charity providing both the onsite veterinary provision for 150 residents, she provides internal and external training in many areas of equine care as well as providing part of the RVC final year rotations. Nicky is the Chairperson for the Board of directors for the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Association (BARTA).

Qualified from Bristol University in 2005 and having discovered a previously unsuspected interest in equine medicine during final year, went out to gain hands on equine experience through spending a month working as a new graduate vet in a SPANA clinic in Morocco. This was followed with 7 years in mixed practice, including first opinion equine ambulatory work and a further period of volunteering for a working equid charity in Egypt. Joined the Donkey Sanctuary in 2012, gaining the CERT AVP in Equine Medicine and eventually becoming the lead vet for medicine. After completing the MSc in One Health in 2023 and cementing a passion for all things One Health both nationally and internationally, started a new position mixing clinical vet work with an advisory role to the Donkey Sanctuary international team. Strong interest in all things welfare, medicine and education, with an enthusiasm for exploring and promoting ways to improve sustainability in veterinary practice.

Rosina Lillywhite is currently Head of Centre at VetPartners Nursing School at Liphook Equine Hospital. Rosina started her career in equine nursing in 2003 when she began at Liphook Equine Hospital as a part-time weekend nursing assistant aged 17. She quickly fell in love with the job and became a full-time yard nursing assistant in 2004. In 2009 Rosina started studying for her Equine Nursing Diploma at Hartpury College; part way through this, she changed her role to become part of the clinic nurse team, where she found a particular passion for diagnostics and theatre nursing. In 2012 Rosina qualified from Hartpury College as a registered equine veterinary nurse and formed part of the veterinary team at the 2012 London Paralympics. In 2017 she became Head Clinic Nurse, and in 2019 she helped to open the VetPartners Nursing School based at the hospital; this has been an exciting addition to her role, and she enjoys shaping the nurses of the future. Currently, Rosina is working to produce a new equine nursing textbook to ensure that there are relevant study materials for new student nurses

RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Surgery Safia qualified from Bristol University in 1998 and after a couple of years in mixed practice, did an equine surgical residency Edinburgh University. She stayed on at the University as a Lecturer and then Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery for a further 9 years. During this time she sat the RCVS Certificate (2002) and then Diploma (2008) in Equine Soft Tissue Surgery, and gained the European College of Veterinary Surgeons Diploma in Equine Surgery (2005). After finally leaving academia in 2012, she spent 5 years working in large private equine hospitals before setting up her own peripatetic surgical consultancy in 2017 providing advice, overground endoscopic and surgical services to practices in the UK and abroad. She has over 90 peer reviewed publications in the veterinary scientific literature and currently sits on the Editorial Consultants Board for Equine Veterinary Journal. Her clinical and research interests focus on the equine upper respiratory tract, equine dentistry, minimally invasive soft tissue surgery (laser surgery and laparoscopy) and imaging of the equine skull. She regularly lectures at CPD meetings and conferences and outside of work is a keen kitesurfer.

During his time with British Equine Veterinary Association David has seen many changes. From 2010 David took on the role of Chief Executive and has since transformed BEVA in to an ever expanding operation with the member’s consideration always at forefront when planning. The BEVA Trust another charitable arm of BEVA has also had great changes with a new direction proving to play a pivotal role in looking at the welfare of our equine population.

Lucy practised as an equine vet in Newmarket for fifteen years, and spent 10 of those years also on BEVA Council. In August 2022 she joined the BEVA team in a permanent role, as Veterinary Projects Officer. 'Out of hours' she's kept busy managing two small people, two Guinea Pigs, a spaniel, some ants and a busy social life... but longs to take up riding again one day!

Claire joined the BEVA Team in January 2023 and has taken on the challenge of making sure David and the rest of The BEVA Council are organised and where they should be. When not at work Claire enjoys spending time with friends and family and, most importantly, her dog.

Rebecca has been with BEVA since 2017 and heads up the marketing and communication team. When not at work she can be found chasing her toddler and two dogs around the park or chasing her husband up mountains.

Fiona joined the BEVA team in June 2019 and is responsible for BEVA's website, social media and email comms. Outside of work Fiona is a keen rider and photographer.

Debbie joined the BEVA team in 2013 as Office Administrator and took over as CPD Programme Manager in January 2015. She is a busy mum of two teenagers and spends the majority of her spare time as 'Mum's taxi'.

Chloe joined BEVA in January 2023 and looks after CPD bookings and course administration. Outside of work, you can find her curled up with a book, spending time with her family and friends, or baking something chocolatey!

Joss is a longstanding member of the BEVA team. Her role focuses on running Congress, looking after our commercial partners and creating BEVA artwork. When not in the office, she is a mum of two energetic boys and has more recently joined karate (don’t let the smile fool you!)

Sarah graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 2002 and returned to Edinburgh after a couple of years in mixed practice (and a bit of travelling) to do a residency in Equine Practice. She then locummed and worked in various equine practices (including a stud season in Australia), gained her Certificate in Equine Practice and finally settled at Leahurst Equine Practice as a Lecturer in Equine Practice. Life intervened and after moving sideways into the Veterinary Post Graduate Unit at Liverpool, where she ran online teaching modules and examined Equine Practice synoptics, she relocated south and joined BEVA as their Learning Manager. She oversees all BEVA's Education (apart from Congress) and loves the challenge of tailoring CPD to fit equine vets and their teams. Outside of work, she is kept grounded in real life by children, her equine vet husband, dogs, ponies and a small farm.

Jane works in the editorial office dealing with authors, reviewers and editors and processing submissions to both EVJ and EVE. In her spare time, she 'enjoys' jogging and cycling and has recently taken up archery.

Effie joined the team in 2010 and looks after the finances and HR matters. When not in the office she is found spending time with her family and animals whilst also enjoying the odd Sambuca or two.

Alex is usually found with something digital, somewhere in the BEVA office. In charge of all things IT & Systems he is charge of making sure that everything tech runs as smoothy as possible. When he is not maintaining BEVA systems he can generally be found wrangling either a son, a puppy, a cat or all of the above! In whatever time is left he will usually be found on a cricket ground somewhere playing or coaching.

Adam joined BEVA in April 2023 and supports the team with any digital queries, as well as studying for his Digital Support apprenticeship. Outside of work you can find him training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or playing guitar.