About Equestrian Medical Company.
In simple terms we are the first medical company in the UK to exclusively cater for the specialist needs of our colleagues at equestrian centres all over the southern region.
We are made up of 4 horse lovers (2 NHS paramedics, an NHS operating theatre practitioner and an NHS doctor) and we are part of a British Horse Society approved Establishment. We have extensive professional and social experience around horses and we have provided medical cover to events at all levels ranging from local pony clubs through to large prestigious international events.
The Equestrian Medical Company has been set up to supplement the NHS income of our paramedics and allows us to provide highly qualified/experienced staff at a very reasonable cost.
It stands to reason that we are fully equipped and insured and we are in the unique position of being able to re-assure our clients that the paramedics covering your events today could well be the same paramedics who attend your 999 call tomorrow. If your event doesn't require the skills of a paramedic, you can relax in the knowledge that our first aid and other medical staff have been hand-picked by paramedics who ensure that in addition to holding a relevant qualification they have extensive knowledge of the sort of incidents they may face whilst working at an equestrian event.
We are only a small company and genuinely believe that we offer an unbeatable service at an unbeatable price and invite you to receive a free no obligation quotation.
If you would like to reduce the price you are currently paying for medical cover and would be interested in having experienced/registered health care professionals with a genuine understanding of your needs in attendance at your event then please contact us now.
A little more about us.
Craig Barlow
Director / Registered Paramedic
Craig has worked in the NHS for ten years, where he still practices as a registered paramedic and instructor. Craig is also a yard manager at a British Horse Society Approved Establishment where he has over 15 years experience within the equestrian industry; these experiences include riding schools, polo ponies, racing yards, livery yards and veterinary/medical equestrian experiences. Craig is responsible for the companies training wing and has developed the unique 'Mounted Paramedic' role.
John Daniels
Director / Registered Paramedic
John has worked for the NHS ambulance service for 6 years where he now practices as a registered paramedic. Before persuing a career as a paramedic John gained several years experience in a variety of nursing rolls. Whilst off duty, John provides first aid training to members of the public and frequently assesses first aid courses on behalf of the NHS. John is a paramedic member of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) - Pre hospital care faculty and also has membership of the British Association of Immediate Care (BASICS).
Caroline Dixon
Director / Registered ODP
Caroline 'Caz' Dixon currently works as an Operating Department Practitioner and has been working in the NHS since October 2000 where she has spent most of her career in the specialist area of Orthopaedics and Trauma. Caz has been riding horses since the age of 15 and enjoys spending as much time as possible at the yard.
Roger Goulds
Registered Medical Officer / Doctor
MB ChB, Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. Roger has strong connections in the equestrian world and is currently the Senior Registered Medical Officer at Ascot Racecourse.