Sophie Eaden graduated from Bristol University in 2013 and has spent most of her career in equine ambulatory practice. A passion for making the veterinary profession more sustainable and enjoyable for those working in it led her to diversify into coaching and education. Since being elected on to the British Equine Veterinary Association council in 2022, Sophie has been championing wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion within the equine profession. She has a diploma in Personal Performance coaching, a certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace and a certificate in Trauma Informed Coaching.