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48 Bennett Street, Bondi
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Animals – particularly dogs have been a major part of my existence ever since I can remember. Ever since I was bribed to give up dummies with the promise of a dog, I’ve been obsessed.
My first dog came in the form of a beautiful little Maltese Terrier called “Puffy” who I was devoted to.
My love for animals grew and I began horse-riding lessons at a local riding school. Luckily enough my mum thought it best for me to have a horse if I really wanted to learn how to ride and so at age 10, my grandfather gave me my first pony, "Freckles” who lived 2 blocks up the road from my house.
I was responsible for all aspects of his care and his health, riding, exercise etc while still having to maintain good grades at school.
My love for animals seems to be hard-wired in my blood, my Great Grandfather rode in the Austrian cavalry and was always a great horse-man, while my mother grew up on and still maintains our family cattle farm.
Over the years I have spent much time working with horses in all aspects; nutrition planning and feeding, grooming, show preparation, the always fun job of cleaning up after my horse, and of course riding, at home and competitively. I have also spent much time tending to clients and my own dogs in all aspects of love and care.
Despite my keen interests in canine health and rehabilitation, I never had the inkling to do veterinary medicine due to the many difficult tasks vets have to deal with on a regular basis. My idea to begin work in this area first came in 2015 when my current horse Goose was visited by an equine physiotherapist.
I began thinking of ways I could forge a career for myself in this industry. Not wanting to work with horses my mind immediately went to dogs.
Surely if horses and people need rehabilitation and maintenance therapy, why is man's best friend any different?
48 Bennett Street
Bondi NSW, 2026, Australia
