Amy Baskerville BVSc MRCVS

Amy qualified from Liverpool in 2005 and worked in mixed practice with an equine bias before settling in Kent in 2014, where she could take on solely equine practice roles. Her main passion is being out on the road and your first port of call when you and your horse need support, be it routine or emergency. She enjoys all aspects of equine work, with a particular interest in orthopaedics and poor performance investigations.

Amy grew up in Oxfordshire and was lucky to have a thoroughly equestrian upbringing, enjoying eventing when she was younger and brave! She now enjoys hacking out on her bay gelding Bobby (who still loves it at 25!) and being the next generation of pony club parent (and groom), cheering on her two boys and their horses.

Sam Corrie MRCVS

Sam graduated from Liverpool vet school in 2015. Prior to this he also completed a degree in Equine and Human Sport Science. During his time at Vet school Sam assisted the veterinary Team at London 2012, and was awarded the Equine award in his final year.

He completed his Internship here at Bell Equine before spending time in general practice here and at a practice in North Yorkshire. He also holds a post graduate certificate in Equine Practice.

His favourite parts of the role include rescues and emergency, orthopaedic injuries and colics.

Sam has recently completed a study into the benefit of ultrasound examination in the first opinion colic.

Outside of work Sam enjoys riding his horse and looking after his small herd of cows and alpacas.

Claudia Di Secondi MRCVS

After graduating from the University of Milan (Italy) in 2023, Claudia completed a two-year internship at Pool House Equine Hospital in Staffordshire, before joining the Bell Equine ambulatory team in May 2026.

She enjoys all aspects of first opinion practice, and has a particular interest in equine internal medicine.

In her spare time she enjoys trying to keep up with her numerous hobbies, which include, among other things, reading and baking.

Sarah Emptage BVetMed MRCVS

Sarah graduated from the Royal Veterinary College and from here went to work for a large animal practice in Kent for the following 10 years. She subsequently moved to an Equine Clinc in East Kent, where she went on to became clinical director. Sarah joined the ambulatory team at Bell Equine in September 2022 and enjoys all aspects of equine work, with a special interest in geriatric patients.

Outside of work she enjoys family time with her husband and three boys, walking her dog Digby, gardening, singing and helping to run a local Scout group.

Lucinda Giles MRCVS

Lucinda graduated from University of Liverpool in 2020 after completing a number of student placements at Bell Equine before undertaking an internship in equine surgery and medicine at Bourton Vale Equine Clinic in Cheltenham. Following this, Lucinda worked in ambulatory practice in and around Kent and East Sussex for two years before moving to Bell Equine.

She has a keen interest in internal medicine, endoscopy, donkey medicine and is part of our stud team.

Lucinda grew up in Kent and was an active member of the Ashford Valley Pony Club. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her three Donkeys; Tilly, Tom and Tiny, as well as walking her Irish Setter Margot, who often accompanies her to work. Lucinda enjoys dog walks, spending time with family and friends, as well as going to music concerts.

Pippa Hawkes BVetMed MRCVS
Joint Lead Vet, East Kent

Pippa graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 2009 and started her career in mixed practice in West Kent. She then transitioned to an equine clinic, where she became head of ambulatory and anaesthesia. During her previous role she was a clinical instructor and mentor for final year students and was actively involed in mentoring graduate vets.

Currently Pippa is our Lead Vet for East Kent, focusing on expanding our first opinion services in this area. During the bredding season she is an active member of our stud team. In addition to breeding, Pippa has a strong interest in ophthalmology, dermatology, and poor performance investigations. She is also studying for her certificate in Equine Practice.

Pippa keeps busy with her young family and border collie Snoopy, but in the little spare time left enjoys SUP and fresh water swimming on the Kent coast.

Antonio Hinojosa LdoVet, MSc, CertAVM(ED), Advanced Practitioner in Equine Dentistry, MRCVS

Antonio graduated from Córdoba University (Spain) in 1994. After graduating, he headed to the USA where he undertook an externship program at Louisiana State University. He obtained further clinical training at Edinburgh University, from where he completed a specialised Master degree in Equine Reproduction. He then returned to the USA to undertake a clinical residency at Oklahoma State University. After completion of his residency he returned to work in Equine Practice in Ireland, the UK and Spain, before settling in the UK in 2009.

Antonio’s main focus nowadays is Equine Dentistry, setting up and developing an Advanced Dentistry Service in his last post in an equine hospital in Wiltshire. He has obtained his Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Equine Dentistry) and Advanced Practitioner Status in Equine Dentistry from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

Antonio joined Bell Equine in 2018 and is interested on all aspects of equine dentistry, from routine to advance level, and on the pathologies of the paranasal sinuses. 

Outside of work he enjoys family time with his wife and three children, and any spare time is dedicated to coaching basketball and outside activities like cycling, canoeing, sailing, and photography.

Sam Sant BSc (Hons) BVM MRCVS

Sam graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2024. After graduation he joined the Bell Equine hospital team to undertake a hospital internship.

Sam previousloy lived in Cheshire, but is really enjoying his move down south! His main veterinary interests include medicine and surgery, but enjoy all aspects of equine veterinary care. On completing his internship in February 2026, Sam joined our busy East Ambulatory team.

Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, hiking and watching ice hockey or rugby!