ABOUT US
OUR TEAM
Jenny Staddon BVSc certAVP(EP) MRCVS
I'm Jenny Staddon, clinical director at Ridings Equine Vets. I'm really excited to be part of the team at Ridings Equine Vets, we are dedicated to being a veterinary practice that really cares about you and your horse and want to go the extra mile to get to know you and what you need from us. We realise everyone is different and try to tailor our service to your unique needs.
Adam Pawson BVMS MRCVS
Adam hails from Scotland - living in Ayrshire (though originally from Cheshire) he graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2006, and worked briefly for the Equine Vet Clinic in Renfrewshire. Before moving to Ridings Equine Vets he worked for an equine vet practice in Lancashire from 2007. He worked for several years in Lancashire focusing on lameness in horses, diagnostic imaging and dentistry, but loves the full range of work a general practice brings. Over the years he’s been on many courses (CPD) covering most aspects of equine work to keep his knowledge up-to-date. Adam started working at Ridings Equine in late 2016 and is looking forward to meeting more of the horses and their owners and travelling the rural parts of the county. Adam comes from a background of horses. Having lived on his parents’ livery-yard-come-riding-school he started riding a variety of horses at a young age - including a few naughty grey ponies! During that time he rode and competed in many areas; most things Pony Club (Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Tetrathlon, Mounted Games etc) including Dressage and SJ at National Championships, and winning at HOYS at Wembley! He later competed affiliated at BSJA and British Dressage but came to focus on Eventing, competing up to Intermediate level with his faithful horse Bert. Bert sadly passed away a few years ago - and though Adam intends to start riding again it hasn't happened yet... When not working he enjoys walking and hill climbing to explore the country and, more recently, the Italian Alps. He loves good food - eating and occasionally making it and he’s also trying to continue to improve his skiing - heading to Scotland or the Alps most years.
Jessica Putnam BVMedSci(Hons) BVM BVS (Hons) CertAVP MRCVS
Jess joined the team in August 2016. After graduating from the University of Nottingham’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science in 2012 she then spent two years in general equine practice in Lancashire, treating a wide range of pleasure and competition horses. During that time, she further developed her interest and skills in lameness, wound management and preventative healthcare. In 2014, Jess moved to Rainbow Equine Hospital, a fully equipped RCVS Tier 3 Equine Referral Hospital in North Yorkshire to join the team as an intern (in-house hospital vet). She was responsible for emergency admissions, in-patient care, intensive care and anaesthesia, and was also involved with lameness investigations, medicine and poor performance work-ups, advanced imaging (CT/MRI) and dentistry. Following a year working in the hospital, Jess returned to her previous practice in Lancashire to expand the clinical services offered to their clients. Jess is currently studying for a RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice to further her knowledge of new treatments and stay up to date with recent clinical research enabling her to maintain the high level of services we aim to offer our patients here at Ridings Equine Vets. Having grown up in North Yorkshire, the opportunity to join Ridings Equine Vets in August 2016 was too good to miss, and Jess is enjoying living and working back in the area. Over the years she has competed in dressage, show jumping, eventing, showing, pony club and university riding teams. Outside work, her interests include walking, skiing, Italian cuisine and baking cakes!
Katie Brickman BVetMed (hons) certAVP MRCVS
Katie joined Ridings during the 2020 corona virus pandemic! She has brought with her a wealth of experience and enthusiasm with a smile that never seems to fade! Katie's interest lies in equine lameness and we are thrilled to have her help us develop this area of the practice. Katie is horse mad and has her own horses Flash, Mary and Millie. Katie's love is British Eventing and she is qualified for Badminton 2021 with her superstar horse Flash! Katie is accompanied on her calls with Sam her lovely dog.
Alex Kingdon BVM BVS CertAVP(EM) MRCVS
Alex joined us in May 2019. Hailing from Newmarket and having worked in Oxfordshire for the past two years Alex joins us keen to find the perfect cup of tea in Yorkshire. Alex comes with a cockapoo named Mabel who joins Alex out and about on the road. Alex has previously evented up to 1* level and is a registered Advanced Practitioner in Equine Internal Medicine, with a particular interest in cardiology.
Holly Donaldson BVSc MRCVS
Holly joined the ridings team in August 2023. Originally from Hull, Holly has worked for the past few years near Manchester. She and Nellie, her lovely little dog are looking forward to getting to know the area and meet our lovely clients.
George Burns BVMSci MRCVS
George joined the Practice in September 2023. Originally from the East Yorkshire coast, George has joined us from the south of England. Away from work, George can often be found riding his trusty steed, Ronald.
Harriet Roberts BVMSci MRCVS
Harriet (or Hattie) jointed the practice in 2024 - coming from an equine practice in Derbyshire
Annabel Booth
Annabel joined the Practice in August 2016 as our Receptionist. Most of you will have at least spoken to her, if not met her when calling into the office, or attending one of our Client Evenings. Whilst Annabel no longer has her own horse, she is still involved with horses through her daughters, and spends most evenings and weekend chasing round after them. She also has a dog, Molly, which she rescued from the side of the road 4 years ago, and who loves to go for long walks, when she’s not sleeping on the sofa!
Mandy Gundill
Mandy started at Ridings at the beginning of November 2020 doing what she describes as her dream job. She works in reception, so she is frontline when dealing with clients and their horses. Having grown up around horses, helping out at a local riding school and riding out for a small yard in Monk Fryston, her love of them never really went away so she feels she is back where she belongs, in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. She enjoys walking her sister’s golden cocker spaniel, Donnie Barko and looking after her own cat, Milton (the toothless wonder!).
Karen Mansfield
Karen joined Ridings in February 2021, a self termed 'Stable Mum' - aka groom, cash cow and general dog's body to a pony mad 11yr old. Karen soon discovered horses are in fact, good for the soul and as much her happy place as her daughters, which prompted a complete change of industry. After an extensive career in Head Office Fashion and Sportswear Development, Karen is looking forward to using her skills to contribute towards exceptional horse care.
Lyndsey Falkingham
Lyndsey joined the team in April 2024
Sinead Brown
Sinead joined the team in Summer 2024
Jess Drugan
Jess joined us in May 2021 having grown up around horses she had always wanted to work with them. She has spent many weekends away with friends helping them compete at pony club games. She now spends all her free time helping out on her boyfriend's farm where she is the proud owner of Max the Jack Russell!
Megan Harland
Meg joined us in September 2021. She has previously spent time working at Hope Pastures, Fox Saddlers and with polo ponies. Meg also has a best horse friend of her own named Piper who she spends most of her free time with!
Victoria Wilson
Vic joined the team in September 2021, she lives and breathes horses and has ridden most of her life coming through Pony Club to eventing at a high level with her much loved horse Gatsby, who has been the family pet since 2014.
Bryony Percival
Bryony joined Ridings in 2024, she has worked with horses throughout her life - working on yards including a stud with young horses. She loves to be in the outdoors as much as possible, has her own horses, which she likes to compete and also has dogs who keep her busy on a daily basis!
Millie James
Millie joined Ridings in 2024.
OUR SERVICES
Health Plans
All of the team at Ridings Equine Vets have owned horses so we know how special they are. We also know they can be expensive and it can sometimes be difficult to budget wisely for your horses’ healthcare.
EQUINE DENTISTRY
At Ridings Equine Vets we are passionate about equine dentistry and are committed to making sure your horses’ mouth is in the best condition possible.
GASTROSCOPY
We are equipped with a 3m portable video gastroscope which allows us to perform gastroscopy at your yard. Like the endoscope, you will be able to see everything on the monitor.