Simon Constable BVSc CertAVP(Equine Orthopaedic Surgery) MRCVS has been riding since a teenager and has competed locally at riding-club level. In any precious spare time, Simon even finds time to spend with his horses and ponies.
In the past Simon has supported his wife riding at HOYS with various horses, including Sheena, Miles, Monty and Tilly.
However, nowadays Simon can be seen in the ring himself with his two daughters, Zara and Izzy, on the Leading Rein and progressing to First Ridden.
After achieving his Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Equine Orthopaedic Surgery Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP ESO) in January 2012 he added the Advanced Practitioner in Equine Soft Tissue Surgery in 2023 (CertAVP ESST) and is one of the rare double surgery Advanced Practitioners in the UK.
Simon has lectured in the past at the Myerscough School of Farriery at Preston including lectures on orthopaedics (including navicular, laminitis and other orthopaedic conditions).
Simon has been described as a “frustrated farrier” and has spent hours improving his farrier skills. This allows him to recognise the huge importance with routine and corrective Farriery. “No foot, no horse” is a very accurate statement.
It is this close contact with all farriers in the area that helps to improve the treatment and outcomes for horses.
Many of you will be aware that Simon is quite interested in running and has completed the London Marathon on 3 occasions. As well as this, Simon is a keen football, rugby and cricket fan.
For relaxation, Simon enjoys spending time with his daughters, horses and dogs.