Katherine Touch from Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, was named as the Animal Health and Welfare, Horticulture and Environmental Young  Learner of the Year winner in Lantra’s 2011 Land-based Learner of the Year Awards, for her dedication to training with Animal and Equine studies. 

 

“I started learning to ride horses at the age of five and now I am working in a trekking centre in North Wales.  I’ve always been interested in animals so that’s why I thought it would be a good idea to study animal management, as I hoped training courses would be able to take me further.”

 

Kevin Thomas, Lantra National Director Wales, said:  “Katherine is a great example of how chasing your passions can open new opportunities.  She is dedicated to the health and welfare of animals and this no doubt shines through in her work and training courses. I would like to congratulate Katherine and all of this years’ nominees for the outstanding work they do.”

Katherine said, “Winning this Award has helped me realise that I can handle any challenge head-on,” explained Katherine.  “My next step is to get my degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and then I want to work with different types of animals around the world.”