Meg, tell us a bit about yourself - what do you do, where are you from?
I am an equine vet from Somerset. I have always lived in Somerset other than when at University. I am very family oriented so as soon as I graduated I headed home. I now have my own little family (husband, son, dog and 2 ponies) and we have recently completed a self-build home as close to the family farm as I could get it.
At what age did you get into riding, where did your love for horses come from?
I started riding at age 7. My parents were given a very cheeky little Welsh A rescue pony and despite the fact that he used to put me on the floor quite regularly I loved him to bits. I'm not sure where my love for horses came from, my Dad rode as a child but only as a means to count the cattle - not for the love of it! My Nan rode too but she had given up horses until we were given our first pony, then she got back into riding again.
Tell us about the horses you currently have and what makes them special to you?
I have a Quantock pony called Glen who I have owned since he was rounded up off the hills as a foal and he has a cheeky little Welsh A companion pony called Frank. Glen is special to me because he has challenged me on so many levels; he is a complex case from a veterinary perspective and is challenging to ride, but he is the most loving little horse and he has sparked my interest in learning more about equine behaviour. Frank is special to me because he reminds me of my first pony, he is always up to mischief and he can be very naughty but he is really good with children on the ground.
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