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Lisa Ashton is a Senior Lecturer in the Equine Department at Hartpury University, specializing in equitation science and equestrian education. She holds an MBA in Equine Business (Royal Agricultural University, 2000), PGCE in Higher Education (Gloucestershire College, 1999), and a BA(Hons) in Equine Studies (Warwickshire College, 1996).
Her research focuses on equine welfare, professional training standards, and evidence-based practices in equine therapy. She has collaborated internationally on initiatives like the 2025 workshop on horse welfare in education and contributed to publications on equine therapy methodologies.
- External roles include Equine Behaviour Consultant at Mount St. John and Equitation Science Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh.
- Recipient of the 'Expert In Their Field' award (2024) for contributions to equestrian education.
- Active in professional organizations: Education Officer (2008-2012) and current member of the International Society for Equitation Science.
Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing pedagogical challenges and social acceptability of equestrian practices.
