About Amy
Amy is the founder of Crabbett Wood Stud Rehabilitation and has spent her life working with horses, from yard work to backing young horses and working in practice as a Registered Equine Veterinary Nurse. Her focus is on equine rehabilitation and long-term soundness using a welfare led approach.
Since 2019 Crabbett Wood Stud has been a livery and training yard run by Amy alongside several years she spent working locally in clinical practice as an equine vet nurse. Throughout this time Amy has built a good reputation and has established good working relationships with professionals such as farriers and physiotherapists. She is calm, practical and intuitive, always looking for cues from the horse and communicating consistently with the owner, vet, farrier, and any other professional who she works closely alongside.
In 2013 Amy completed her training as a BHSAI in Gloucestershire which has provided her with a strong grounding in correct training principles, progressive work programmes and coaching.
Amy has always had a keen interest in veterinary work and has assisted owners and horses’ rehabilitation from events such as kissing spine surgery, colic surgery, orthopaedic surgery, return to work from lameness, wounds, laminitis and weight management to name a few.
Today, Amy’s primary focus is equine rehabilitation. Her approach is centred on individual management, consistency and controlled progression, with rehabilitation plans guided by veterinary advice and adjusted according to each horse’s response. Amy will always do her best to work in alignment with the horse and owners’ ‘home’ routine and management to make the transition coming home as smooth as possible.
Crabbett Wood Stud is a family-owned yard based in Surrey, offering a calm, secure environment with 24/7 onsite care. Horses are managed in small numbers to ensure close attention and continuity of care throughout their stay.
Professional Approach
Amy’s work is guided by the following principles:
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The horse always comes first, following welfare decision making
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Clear communication with owners and veterinary professionals
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Small team of dedicated staff with close attention to detail
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Structured, consistent daily routines
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Rehabilitation programmes tailored to the individual – adjustable, no fixed timelines
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On-going support once your horse has come home
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Aiming for long-term soundness rather than a ‘quick fix’
Working With Owners and Professionals
Amy works closely with owners, veterinary surgeons and equine professionals to ensure rehabilitation programmes are followed accurately and adapted as required. Visits are always welcome by prior arrangement, and clear updates can be provided throughout a horse’s rehabilitation period. Amy and her team regularly send updates with photos and/or videos to ensure everyone is up to date on progress and any adjustments can be made accordingly.
A Calm, Consistent Environment
Crabbett Wood Stud operates as a private, family-owned yard, allowing for consistent handling, close supervision and a quiet, low-stress environment. Horses benefit from round-the-clock onsite care and structured management, supporting both physical recovery and mental wellbeing.
