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Tribute to Richard Jones

Richard Stephenson Richard is responsible for the day to day management of the Equine Practice. He holds the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate in Veterinary Radiology, and is particularly interested in ultrasound and diagnostic imaging. He has also been awarded the R.C.V.S. Certificate in Equine Practice, the fourth veterinary surgeon to obtain this award whilst working at Pool House. Richard is a veterinary examiner for the Worshipful Company of Farriers, and has recently been appointed as an examiner in Equine Practice by the R.C.V.S. He is also the author of this Web Site.
Gil Riley 2009 winner of the Equine Vet of the Year Award Gil is jointly responsible for the management of the Equine Practice with Richard Stephenson, and has particular responsibility for Staff training and development. He joined the practice to expand his equine skills after working in a mainly agricultural practice in Wales.Gil has subsequently been awarded the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate in Equine Practice, the fifth vet to obtain this qualification whilst working at Pool House. Gil is particularly interested in lameness and laminitis. He has recently acted as British Team Vet at the International Driving Trials in Germany. He is an official JMB measurer. Outside of work he is an enthusiastic musician and supports Liverpool football club. Message from Gil Riley after winning the Equine Vet of the Year Award
Hugh Davies Although retired from the Practice, Hugh Davies continues to be our Honorary Consultant. Hugh has been interested in Equine work throughout his career, and has been largely responsible for building up this aspect of the work of the practice. During this time he has amassed considerable experience in this field, and is frequently consulted by insurance companies and other practices. He is an examiner for the Worshipful Company of Farriers, is a member of the J.M.B. measurement panel, and also undertakes Riding School inspections. All the staff at Pool House were delighted when Hugh was awarded the MBE in the Queen's New Years Honours list (2002) for services to the veterinary profession in Staffordshire.
Patrick MacAndrew Patrick has been with the practice since 2003. Having previously worked in mixed and small animal practices he has a wide range of experience. He is particularly interested in the problems of race horses, racing yards and equine anaesthesia. Patrick obtained the RCVS Certificate in Equine Practice in 2008. Outside of work he is an enthusiastic rugby player.
Sam Luis Hole Sam Luis Hole B.Sc. (Hons), BAEDT, B.V.M.&S., M.R.C.V.S. will be joining our practice in June 2009. Sam is one of a very small number of equine vets who have also taken the joint BEVA / BAEDT equine dental technicians exam. Indeed uniquely Sam obtained his BAEDT qualification after studying in both the UK and the USA before he started at Vet school. Sam has lectured on equine dentistry and acted as an examiner for the BEVA/BAEDT examinations. He has been co author of a number of published papers in various journals on equine dentistry. He qualified as a vet in 2007 and has gained experience in a mixed practice in Fife Scotland. Outside of work sam is an enthusiastic rugby player and competes at show jumping.
Jonathon Withers Jonathon Withers is to rejoin Pool House Equine Clinic for the 2010 Stud Season. He will be heading up our stud team ably assisted by Ed Annand and Sarah Walker. Jonathon will also be the clinic's chief surgeon having completed a four year residency in Equine Surgery at both Glasgow University and the Bell Equine Clinic. Jonathon has previously spent a four year term at Pool House when he obtained his RCVS Certificate in Equine Practice and has also travelled to Australia every year to gain further experience of equine AI, natural covering and ET techniques with Eric Klaui.
Sarah Walker
Andrew Wallace Graduated from Edinburgh University having previously obtained a degree in agriculture. He joined Pool House after a brief spell working for the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad in Morocco. Whilst in Morocco he worked with many hard working donkeys and horses often lacking in the most basic of veterinary care. Andrew is a keen triathlon competitor and has recently taken part in a charity-swimming marathon. Andrew obtained by examination the RCVS Certificate in Equine Practice in 2008.
Renske van der Rijt Renske joined the Equine Clinic in Nov 2007. She has had a life long affinity with horses and is especially fond of Icelandic horses. Pictured here riding 'Cocoa' her new horse which she has trained herself. She graduated from the world famous Utrecht veterinary college in the Netherlands having done her elective year in equine medicine. Her main interest is equine internal medicine and lameness. When not working or riding her horse she enjoys running, playing the piano and snow boarding.
Ben Sweeney Ben joined the Equine team in July 2010 after working at another equine practice in Northumberland. Ben has a Masters Degree in ‘veterinary infection and disease control’, as well as a B.V.Sc. he is particularly interested in equine dentistry, ophthalmology and lameness. He is studying for the new Certificate in advanced veterinary Practice (Equine Practice). Outside of work he is a keep fit enthusiast and supports Everton Football team. He has a Springer Spaniel called ‘Pip’.
Ed Annand Ed joined the Pool House Equine Team in 2009 having graduated from Queensland (Australia) University in 2007. Ed has gained experience of equine AI and ET at Wilson's Equine Veterinary Services Australia. He has assisted with the 2009 stud season at Pool House Equine Clinic and will be joining the general practice team over the winter. Outside of work he is an enthusiastic rower and an Australian Institute of sport rowing instructor. Having been brought up in the outback Ed has been involved with horses all of his life and enjoys riding.

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