EVENTS
As well as on-demand online courses Understand Horses also delivers instructor-led online courses, live in-person events and webinars.
EVENT LIST
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TRAUMA-INFORMED HORSE TRAINER CERTIFICATE
11 January 2025
INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE COURSE
This unique 8-week accredited certificate course, from neuroscientist and equine behaviour consultant Dr Emma Lethbridge, examines how fear and trauma can affect the horse and how to resolve the resulting problems in a compassionate and welfare-focused way. You will benefit from a thorough understanding of how horses think and behave if they are frightened or traumatised as well as learning the practical skills necessary to train and handle horses more effectively.
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RECOGNISING LAMENESS IN HORSES
04 February 2025
WEBINAR
Understand Horses presents a webinar with veterinary behaviourist Roxane Kirton and veterinary physiotherapist Holly Gallacher on how to identify the less obvious behavioural and bio-mechanical signs of lameness.
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HORSE BEHAVIOUR CONSULTING MENTORSHIP
8 March 2025
INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE COURSE
Equine behaviour consultant Justine Harrison hosts this unique online mentorship. You will have access to 8 weeks of learning – including video lessons, group Zoom sessions for weekly live chat, group discussions in a dedicated forum, real-life case studies and practical business advice.
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HORSE TRAINER FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE
05 April 2025
INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE COURSE
This unique training programme is delivered over 20 weeks by horse trainer and behaviourist Trudi Dempsey, who has more than 30 years experience training horses and horse owners. This comprehensive course provides the knowledge and practical skills necessary to become a skilled horse trainer who can effectively train and support equines and their human caregivers.