Dr Alison Moller is an experienced horsewoman with wide-ranging interests in history. She trained as a teacher and has been awarded a BA in Combined Studies, BSc in Geology, MA in Garden & Landscape History and PhD in Country House Studies. For many years she has lectured on Wines & Spirits and Garden History. She trained and rode her dressage horses at Prix St. Georges, Intermediate 1 and Grand Prix level. Her qualifications as a riding instructor include Equitation, Horsemastership and Stable Management. She lives in Essex, UK and enjoys researching historical themes.