Lauren Wain
Study Type: School Leaver Vocational
Study Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Studied: Animal Care
Former Broomfield student’s equine thesis is highly commended
Former Broomfield Hall student Lauren Wain has been highly commended in the British Equestrian Trade Association’s 2023 Equine Thesis of the Year.
Lauren,21, is currently studying for a MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy at the University of Nottingham, having graduated from Bishop Burton University this summer with a First Class Honours degree in Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation.
A rider since the age of five, Lauren considered enrolling on the equine course at Broomfield Hall when she first left school but instead chose DCG’s Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Animal Management – Science Pathway.
She said: “I debated on which course to take but opted for the animal care with science pathway as I thought it might open more doors for me.
“I liked the practical side and getting hands on experience with the laboratory equipment. Using the microscope and undertaking haematology analysis underpinned the science principles.
“Our teacher Sam was great. She put on extra sessions for us, tailoring them to our individual needs and the subjects that interested us most.
“I helped out at the animal unit which broadened my ability to use what we’d learned theoretically.”
While studying for her BSc, Lauren took an additional practitioner course in equine sports and remedial massage therapy and plans to run her own business as a therapist when she finishes her Masters.
She has a keen interest in complementary rehabilitative and therapeutic technologies – and not just in the treatment of horses.
She added: “Massage therapy can be applied to dogs and cats too post-surgery, so I’ll be offering that when I set up my business covering the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire areas.
“On my animal care course at Broomfield, we studied everything; the knowledge I gained there I still find so useful.”
Lauren’s thesis was an investigation into the influence of balance and proprioceptive pads on equine posture and kinematics.
She became interested in this research topic after seeing the use of the balance pads in dogs.
Our teacher Sam was great. She put on extra sessions for us, tailoring them to our individual needs and the subjects that interested us most.