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Jackie Potts

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Jackie Potts
Groom to William Fox-Pitt
As groom to William Fox-Pitt for over 30 years, Jackie's expertise has been formally recognised at the highest level winning BEF Groom of the Year in 2006 and crowned FEI Best Groom at the FEI Awards Gala 2014 in Baku. Her top tip for horse owners? "Just get to know your horse. Treat them as individuals. Learn what they like and don’t like. And don’t move the goalposts. That’s how they learn to trust you."
Spot The Signs

Could you spot these signs of lameness in your horse?

This short quiz is educational, not diagnostic. It helps you check what you already know and learn what vets often ask owners to look for.

  • Spot subtle signs that can look like behaviour, stiffness or something “just not quite right”
  • Learn the language to describe what you are seeing in plain English
  • Understand what information helps your vet decide what to do next
Articles & Guides

Knowledge Hub

Owner-first guides to help you notice patterns, reduce worry and feel prepared for your next vet visit.

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Are you autumn ready?

Article 23 Sep 2026
As the seasons change and many horses return to a fuller workload, autumn presents the perfect opportunity to take stock of your horse's soundness.
Sara Horner Sara Horner

What are the risks of not getting a lameness diagnosis?

Article 10 Jul 2026
Treating without diagnosing can work. But it can also mean months of time, money and effort spent managing a problem rather than solving it, while the underlying cause quietly becomes harder to treat.
Carina Northern Carina Northern

What are the risks of not getting a lameness diagnosis?

Article 10 Jul 2026
Treating without diagnosing can work. But it can also mean months of time, money and effort spent managing a problem rather than solving it, while the underlying cause quietly becomes harder to treat.
Carina Northern Carina Northern
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