Riding has been my happy place since childhood. Through my 20’s and early 30’s I competed in a number of disciplines, and worked in yards both in the UK and Australia. These included backing and pre-training, re-training, sales production and film work. I continue to ride and train as often as possible.
I have contributed the following features to Horse & Rider magazine.
I have an MSc. in Applied Equine Science from Hartpury including qualifications in rider performance, equine behaviour and welfare, applied exercise physiology and therapy and rehabilitation.
My thesis was published in the Anthrozoos academic journal.
Stringer, A., Lewis, V., & Davies, E. (2024) Exploring Professional Riders’ Understanding and Experience of Feel Within the Equestrian Dyad. Anthrozoös, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2024.2436729
(awarded most popular Anthrozoos open access paper 2025 – ISAZ)
2022 – Poster presentation
Stringer A., & Greening L., (2022) A Pilot Study: Rider perceptions of their own well-being as relevant to their ride experience and horse, ISES conference, 9-12 August 2022
Qualifications:
MSc. in Applied Equine Science (distinction)
Post Grad. Diploma in Applied Equine Science (distinction)
Post Grad. Cert. in Equestrian Rehabilitation and Performance (merit)
