Lostford Team

All our staff understand and appreciate the concerns you may have when sending your horse away for fitness or rehabilitation following veterinary procedures or if your horse has sustained an injury.

We ensure that whilst your horse is in our care, we always keep updated with your horse's progress and will send you regular videos and pictures of your horse throughout their stay at Lostford.

Our staff are experienced when dealing with all aspects of using the equipment, rehabilitation, fitness, strengthening and maintaining the highest level of competence and care.  We work along side your vet for the best possible outcome. 

Meet the Team

  • Clare Ellam

    FOUNDER

    Clare is the owner and founder of Lostford Equine Rehabilitation, bringing over 33 years of dedicated experience in equine rehab to the forefront of the industry. Her journey began rehabilitating injured racehorses, being the second person in the country specialising in Equine thermography. Clare is trained in laser therapy, qualified in Radio frequency treatment, cranial therapy, merisha massage and myofascial release, as well as a qualification as a McTimoney Corley Therapist, her passion for horses health and wellbeing ignited her vision for being the most advanced in her Industry for rehabilitation and equine performance. Recognizing the potential for advanced diagnostic techniques, Clare became one of the first therapists setting a new standard in equine care. Clare's visionary leadership and significant investments have transformed Lostford into one of the leading equine rehab yards in the UK with her built in 140ft straight swim strip. Her commitment to excellence and innovation ensures top-notch care and successful outcomes for every horse.

  • Amy Myatt

    YARD MANAGER

    Amy has been a key member of the Lostford team for the past ten years, serving as an assistant trainer and yard manager. With over 20 years in the racing industry, her career began as an apprentice jockey for Dave Evans, where she developed her riding skills and industry knowledge. In her role as yard manager, Amy oversees the daily operations of the facility, ensuring that all horses receive the highest level of care and attention. Her meticulous approach to management, combined with her hands-on experience, ensures a smooth and efficient operation that prioritizes the well-being and performance of each horse.

  • Abi Thomas

    STABLE HAND

    Abbie is a dedicated and enthusiastic member of the Lostford team, bringing both passion and expertise to her role. With a genuine love for horses, Abbie's commitment to their care and well-being is evident in everything she does. She has a strong background in equine management and care, which she combines with a warm and empathetic approach to handling each horse. Her hands-on experience in training and competing equips her with unique insights into optimizing the care and rehabilitation of equine athletes

  • Nicola Allison Smith

    STABLE HAND

    Nicola brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Lostford team, with a background deeply rooted in equine care and management. She has extensive experience in stud work with thoroughbreds, ensuring the health and successful breeding of these high-performance horses. Her meticulous attention to detail and dedication to the welfare of animals has been further honed through her work in TB testing for a local veterinary practice.

External Team

We collaborate closely with external specialists, including farriers and equine dentists, to ensure that all horses in our care achieve the highest level of overall health.

  • Dentist

  • Farrier

    Marc qualified as a farrier in 2006 after completing a four-year apprenticeship and passing the Worshipful Company of Farriers Dip.WCF examination. He gained international experience before establishing his own farriery practice in Shropshire and Staffordshire in 2008. Marc has a strong interest in corrective farriery, which led him to complete a foundation degree in farriery science at Myerscough College. This course focused on assessing current farriery practices and utilizing new diagnostic technologies to evaluate hoof balance. He then passed the Worshipful Company of Farriers AWCF examination, which specializes in corrective farriery.

    To further his expertise, Marc earned a BSc (Hons) degree, during which he wrote a dissertation on static and dynamic asymmetry in unbroken horses, earning first-class honors and the Myerscough trophy for his outstanding performance. He continued his education with a graduate diploma in Equine Locomotor Research at the Royal Veterinary College, becoming the first person to complete all four postgraduate courses in this field.

    Most recently, Marc was awarded the title of Certified Journeyman Farrier by the American Farrier's Association. He now lectures at a veterinary school, collaborates with local veterinary practices, and provides educational clinics for farriers, veterinarians, and horse owners. Marc is also the author of The Hoofcare Companion.