Ann Cutcliffe outside Windsor Castle after receiving her Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal from Queen Elizabeth II following an Investiture ceremony.

Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.