The Team | HACK Horse Sanctuary

H.A.C.K. is unique in the fact that it is run entirely by volunteers

Prof. Derek Knottenbelt OBE BVM&S DVM&S Dip ECEIM MRCVS formerly of The Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital (Leahurst) and now residing in Scotland. Director of Equine Medical Solutions Ltd and is also the driving force behind Vets with Horsepower.

Derek has supported H.A.C.K. from the very beginning, his advice and guidance has been invaluable, we have always appreciated his time, energy, encouragement and strength that he has given to us especially when things have been difficult to face and when we have lost the fight but the battle continues against cruelty and neglect

Thank you Derek for all your support over all these years. May it long continue

Pamela Bluck.

Founder/Trustee. Comes from a farming background with a great many years experience with horses. In a previous working life was a secretary/pa to a project manager and engineers of a large building company.

Manages and runs the sanctuary in all areas, from looking after the equids and other animals to office work and fund-raising

William Bluck

Trustee of H.A.C.K. Retired bespoke furniture maker. Craftsman Builder of all wooden buildings, fencing, and maintenance. Fund-raising. AND he makes a good cup of tea

Jane Anne Lloyd

Trustee of H.A.C.K. Has a full time job as General Manager in a country pub/hotel. Jane started at H.A.C.K. as a member of the kids club and 25 years later she is still with us. Jane works unsociable hours so is able to spend some week days at H.A.C.K. Jane is very good at interacting with the general public.

she is also experience the ground work in training the ponies, a good all round girl

Beth Tym

Long time volunteer at H.A.C.K. who works for the NHS but spends two days a week at the sanctuary and is always willing to turn her hand to anything that needs doing. Beth enjoys keeping the ponies in ridden work and her skills are an asset to H.A.C.K.

Helen Zammit Wilson OBE

In her working life Helen was a civil servant now retired, and is a long time volunteer at H.A.C.K. not only is she a hardworking general groom but also runs the Saturday Kids Club

It was great to be able to hand over some of the office work to her. She is organised and thorough

Alison Stubbs

Worked at a well know aviation manufacturer as a personal assistant now retired. Ali has been a volunteer at H.A.C.K for a great many years. Good all round volunteer who gets involved in all aspects of the sanctuary

Katrina Lewis

Katrina has volunteered at H.A.C.K. for over 5 years. Is now retired as a surgeon in the NHS and now enjoys looking after all of the animals and gets involved in fund-raising activities. She also bakes delicious cakes on a regular basis to go with Bill's excellent cuppas.. (What lucky volunteers we are)

Peter Jones

Has a full time job working long hours but still manages time at the sanctuary after his working day by making sure the ponies have their hay and water. He has his own tractor and machinery collects the hay from our supplier a general good all round volunteer, although he says he comes by collar (being the founders son)

Jill Stephenson

An animal lover, Jill spends her time volunteering with both animals and children. She gets her weekly fix of horses, donkys, pigs and goats at Hack and has a special soft spot for Dougal and Mabel, the donkeys. She is a keen runner and rower, is learning to become a rowing coach and is also learning Spanish. A busy family life, Hack is her sanctuary away from noise, hassle and family demands.

Debs Simon

Debs has been a volunteer with us for many years, she looks after the goats, pigs chickens and duck, and bringing them tasty treats. She has a great but wicked sense of humour and can bring a smile to your face, even on a miserable day. "But, she will always be Rita to me"

John Parry

Ex Dairy man now retired who helps out with the general maintenance of the yard and land.. fencing, strimming etc. A real help and pleasant to boot. Also an experienced tractor driver