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Dr. Fiona Bloom is a Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy at the Equine Department of Hartpury University. Her academic qualifications include a PhD from the University of the West of England (UWE) awarded in November 2023, an MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy from the Royal Veterinary College London (July 2011), and a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of Hertfordshire (June 2007).
Her research focuses on equine welfare and performance demands in endurance sports. Key areas include identifying risk factors for lameness in horses, analyzing veterinary eliminations during endurance rides, and studying decision-making strategies in endurance riders. Her work integrates physiological, biomechanical, and epidemiological approaches to improve animal welfare and competitive outcomes.
Bloom has published three peer-reviewed articles between 2021–2023, cited 8 times with an h-index of 2. Her research collaborations span institutions like UWE and the Royal Veterinary College, addressing topics such as single-loop competition design impacts, targeted management strategies, and evidence-informed practices in equine sports.
No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided information. She has not been associated with any named labs or research teams explicitly stated here.
