About Us
We are dedicated professionals who strive to provide the best program for you.
SPEAKER AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERT
Dr. Sue Dyson
MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, DipECVSMR
Sue Dyson qualified from the University of Cambridge in 1980. Following award of a Thouron Scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania, she completed an Internship in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery at New Bolton Centre.
She then spent a year in private equine practice in Pennsylvania, before returning to Great Britain to take a position in clinical orthopaedics in the Centre for Equine Studies of Animal Health Trust, Newmarket. Sue ran a clinical referral service for lameness and poor performance, attracting clients from all over the United Kingdom, Ireland and continental Europe for 37 years. From 2019 she has worked as an independent consultant. Sue's key interests are improving the diagnosis of lameness and poor performance maximising the opportunity for horses to fulfil their athletic potential at whatever level, bearing in mind the importance of the relationship between the horse, the tack, and the rider.
Sue is co-editor, with Mike Ross, of Diagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse and co-author of Clinical Radiology of the Horse and Equine Scintigraphy. She has published more than 330 papers in peer reviewed journals concerning lameness and diagnostic imaging and has lectured worldwide. Sue is a form President of the British Equine Veterinary Association and is currently scientific advisor to the Saddle Research Trust and Moorcroft Rehabilitation Centre.
Sue is also a rider, and has produced horses to top national level in both evening and show jumping. Sue holds the Instructors and Stable Managers Certificates of the British Horse Society (BHSI).
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
Dr. Olivia James
BVSc(hons) MANZCVS(Eq Dentistry)CMAVA DICEVO DAVDC(Equine)
Dr. Olivia James is based in sunny Brisbane, Australia (a sub-tropical paradise). An equine veterinarian since 2003, she sold her equine veterinary practice in 2018 to support her husband's career with an interstate move and launched an innovative education platform for equine veterinarians covering dentistry, general continuing education and business masterminds for equine veterinary practice owners.Â
Dr. James is also Director of Australian Veterinary Equine Dentistry (est in 2017), seeing referral dentistry and oral surgery cases from Veterinarians in Australia, NZ and Asia. Dr James is a boarded with the American Veterinary Dental College since 2022 and a registered veterinary dental specialist in Australia
The Equine Practice was born to contribute to the lives of her colleagues around the globe. Having instant access to succinct, high quality CE right at the point where it is needed most is something she has identified as being the missing gap for the equine veterinarian of today.  Together with Dr Sue Dyson and the collaboration of an amazing group of like-minded veterinarians who believe in the power of contribution, this is going to change the face of veterinary education and improve the welfare of our beloved horse
Thank you for being a part of this, we hope you enjoy it.
Olivia
PROJECT MANAGER
Kristie Morris
Dip Ag, Cert III EqN
Kristie Morris was smitten by horses early but didn’t start riding until 12 yrs old. She bought her first horse when 15 and as a young adult she started a long, enjoyable and productive relationship with the Walker family of Marena Stud. This has given Kristie both great pleasure and an increased knowledge of all aspects of a working stud, riding academy and high level competition. She worked for the Walker family for 18yrs until their retirement and stud sale. While working on the stud, Kristie met Dr Jennifer Stewart who she would later work with in veterinary clinical nutrition for 8yrs.
A qualified equine vet nurse, Kristie also completed a Diploma of agriculture, majoring in animal nutrition through the University of New England, NSW. Kristie shares Dr Olivia’s love of veterinary science, education and personal growth which led a natural progression to working together today. Her passion for veterinarians’ wellbeing and the industry is a basis for all she is involved in, and she enjoys attending equine vet conferences and seminars wherever possible.
Kristie and her family run a small farm on the mid coast NSW where they have just started breeding Belted Galloway cattle, Suffolk sheep and a hefty vegetable garden!
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SUPERSTAR
Sarah Braithwaite
Originally hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, Sarah is now based in sunny Brisbane with her husband and two daughters. Over the years, she’s donned various hats in her career journey, from serving up delicious dishes at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant in Melbourne, to working in the insurance and education industries.
Sarah joined The Equine Practice Company in 2022 and hasn’t looked back. She loves working for an organisation that fosters collaboration and community.
When not at work, you’ll find Sarah passionately supporting her beloved All Blacks, exploring the finest foodie gems and spending time outdoors with her family.
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