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My Journey: Sam Sheibani

Sam Sheibani is three months into his journey to becoming an Animal Physiotherapist. We asked him for his first impressions…
Sam’s CV is somewhat comprehensive! From his early days as a groom at a local riding school and teaching at his local Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Centre, his passion for horses – and their care and well being – has gone from strength to strength.
Sam has worked as both groom and rider for top event riders, including Astrid Bolton and Ben Hobday; run his own smallholding; taken up the role as Yard Manager for International BSJA Centre Northcote Stud, and in his spare time, produced his own dressage horses up to PSG, competing in National Championships!
Currently based with a 4* event rider in Northamptonshire, Sam is in sole charge of an eventing yard with a string of 7 horses ranging from 5 year old to 5* horses.
Q. WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO START THE COURSE?
A: I enrolled with TCAP three months ago and fast-tracked to Level 6 (equivalent), which was absolutely brilliant. TCAP have taken into consideration all my past practical experience with horses, including working closely with our chiropractor when treating our competition horses.
The first three months of the course have involved extensive reading. I’m an avid reader and have basically swapped crime novels for anatomy and physiology!

Q. HAVE YOU ATTENDED ANY PRACTICAL DAYS SO FAR?
A:My first practical day covered both equine and canine. The sessions (and experience to date) have been really reassuring. Fred really put me at ease, and encouraged me not to put too much pressure on myself.
I’d originally intended to cover each course module in a 3-month period, but in fact, Fred advised me to allow 9-months for the first module as it’s such a big one.
Q: HAS STUDYING MADE A DIFFERENCE TO YOUR DAY-JOB?
A: Yes, I’m already putting theory into practice at home and my boss is happy for me to practice on our eventers. We’ve already seen a noticeable difference in the horses with more frequent interventions. I feel blessed that everyone is so supportive of what I am doing.
I’m already putting theory into practice at home. We’ve already seen a noticeable difference in the horses with more frequent interventions.
SAM SHEIBANI

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