Hattie Shand

Being successful in my sport, right now, is the most important thing to me. However, I am aware that this will not always be my focus and one day I will be exerting all my energy into my working career.

I am a highly driven individual who enjoys pushing the limits, so studying whilst competing is a challenge I welcome. Coming from a sheep farm I developed a strong passion for the outdoors and animals, which led me down the path of animal science. I have dedicated my time to have a backup plan for when hockey is no longer the priority, and this scholarship has greatly assisted me with this. I’d love to be able to have an impact on the livestock industry whilst improving current practices and inventing ways to reduce the impact on our environment.

I am extremely grateful for the support from the AIS in helping me on my journey.