Meet Our Team


Nicky Windell

Nicky is a qualified veterinary nurse who joined us in April 2003. Nicky owns two welsh cobs Taffy and Tilly, and has a daughter Rachel and son, Tom. Nicky takes pride in looking after our in-patients and is a vital part of the team caring for your horse. She enjoys gardening, walking her dogs and hill climbing with partner Chris. Nicky is a very proud nan to her 2 lovely grandchildren.

Cathy Woollard

Following a career in local government Cathy Woollard joined Deben Valley Equine in February 2013 as a part time receptionist.
Cathy has ridden, owned and loved spending time with her horses for nearly 30 years, loves her feline family and enjoying the Suffolk countryside.

Ellie Crosley

Ellie Crosley joins us in January 2022 as a yard / clinic assistant.

You may also find Ellie being helpful on reception too.

This is a challenging & varied role, so Ellie’s training at Otley College & experience on yards will be a great foundation for her to develop her role