Calm, capable care for the animals you love.
MEET HELEN
Thoughtful care, shaped by experience.
Bridle & Paw brings together a lifelong love of animals, years of professional hands-on experience and a belief that good care begins with noticing the small things.
With more than three decades around horses and years of professional experience across equine and canine care in both the UK and Australia, my approach has been shaped by the animals I’ve owned, cared for, worked alongside and learned from.
That experience has taken me from private equestrian yards, dog daycare and animal welfare work to establishing Stable Hands Byron Bay — my own equine and pet care business in Australia, trusted by owners to care for their animals while they were away.
Bridle & Paw grew from that experience — creating practical resources and providing carefully considered animal care built around the same principles: observe closely, respect the individual and never underestimate the small details.

A LIFETIME SHAPED BY ANIMALS
Animals have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. With more than three decades around horses and years of professional experience across equine and canine care in both the UK and Australia, my approach has been shaped by the animals I've owned, cared for, worked alongside and learned from.
From private equestrian yards and professional horse care to dog walking, daycare and welfare work, I've seen how much difference thoughtful, consistent care can make.
Bridle & Paw grew from that experience — creating practical resources and providing carefully considered animal care built around the same principles: observe closely, respect the individual and never underestimate the small details.
35+ YEARS WITH HORSES
Owner, rider, instructor and experienced equine professional
PROFESSIONAL ANIMAL CARE
Hands-on canine and equine experience in the UK & Australia
QUALIFIED & CONTINUING TO LEARN
Professional development across canine care, welfare and equine practice
ANIMAL WELFARE FIRST
Calm, observant care centred around the individual animal