Ben qualified from Edinburgh University in 2000 and following a spell in mixed practice in Shropshire returned home to Suffolk in 2002 and became a partner in the Practice in 2005. He enjoys all aspects and challenges of working in equine general practice but has a special interest in breeding and stud work including artificial insemination with chilled and frozen semen. He is a member of the British Equine Veterinary Association, a member of the Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons enabling him to provide veterinary cover on racecourses and an FEI Permitted Treating Vet. He is Official Veterinary Surgeon to the Shire Horse Society and a Veterinary Examiner for the Worshipful Company of Farriers as well as a member of their Executive Examination Group. His partner, Abi owns and runs a Saddlery and they have a son with a passion for sailing and a daughter who has shown ponies since an early age and now enjoys showjumping and is worryingly developing an interest in eventing.