UNDERSTAND HORSES LIVE
9-10 AUGUST 2025
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
BRACKENHURST CAMPUS
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, UK
Following the success of our Understand Horses Live weekends in 2022, 2023 and 2024 in Essex we are back with our unique equine event in August 2025 at a different venue: Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst Campus.
Understand Horses Live is two days of lectures, practical demos & workshops on horse behaviour, training, physiology, equine science and welfare.
An international panel of experts - equine behaviour consultants, academics, vets, physios and trainers - will lecture on a variety of fascinating subjects on Saturday, then present practical demos and workshops with the horses based at NTU Brackenhurst on Sunday.
Understand Horses Live is aimed at horse owners, students and equestrian professionals interested in improving their knowledge and understanding of horse behaviour, training, physiology, equine science and welfare.
Tickets are available for the whole weekend (Saturday & Sunday) or the Lecture Day (Saturday) only.
UNDERSTAND HORSES LIVE 2025 PRESENTERS
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Samantha Couper
Equine Ethologist & Behaviourist
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Trudi Dempsey
Equine Behaviourist & Trainer
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Holly Gallacher
Veterinary Physiotherapist & Lecturer
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Nicola Gregory
Principal Academic in Psychology
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Roxane Kirton
Veterinary Behaviourist
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Justine Harrison
Equine Behaviourist & Trainer
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Jo Hockenhull
Head of Research, The Donkey Sanctuary
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Emma Lethbridge
Neuroscientist & Equine Behaviourist
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Rosa Verwijs
Senior Lecturer & Equine Behaviourist
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Kelly Yarnell
Principal Lecturer, NTU School of Animal Rural & Environmental Sciences
TOPICS
Lecture presentation, demo and workshop topics include:
The gut-brain axis in horses
Gastric ulcers & unwanted behaviour
Horse-human relationships
Human psychology of horse face processing
Housing equines for optimal welfare
Identifying abnormal behaviours during tacking up
Eye tracking technology in horse-human interaction
The art of easy training
Equine preference tests
Reducing equine stress in novel environments
Mind-body connection through exercise
…plus more to be announced
PROGRAMME
A detailed programme for Understand Horses Live 2025 will appear here in the next few weeks.
BUY Tickets
Tickets are available to purchase for the whole weekend (Saturday & Sunday) or the Lecture Day (Saturday) only.
Saturday Lecture Day tickets are not transferable to the Sunday Practical Day. (Sunday-only tickets will not be available.)
Please note: there are only a limited number of weekend tickets available. We recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.
Please read the terms and conditions (below) before purchasing tickets.
Early Bird Tickets Available until 31 May
NTU DISCOUNT
A 20% discount is available for current NTU students and staff (but not friends and family). Email info@understandhorses.com from your ntu.ac.uk email address to book your ticket directly.
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INFORMATION
Location - Saturday & Sunday
Nottingham Trent University
Brackenhurst Campus
Brackenhurst, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0QF (map)
Directions
Directions by car, train, bus and air to NTU Brackenhurst Campus are here.
Parking
There is plenty of free parking available on site.
Accommodation at NTU Brackenhurst
A limited number of rooms in student accommodation on campus at NTU Brackenhurst are available. Click here to book (separate bookings per person).
Accommodation in Nottingham
Click here for discounted hotel rates in Nottingham city centre.
Other Accommodation
There should be plenty of other hotel, guesthouse and Airbnb accommodation in the local area, including Premier Inn Nottingham North, Premier Inn Newark and Travelodge Newark-on-Trent, but we recommend that you book early for the best prices.
Food & Drink
A buffet lunch on Saturday and Sunday, plus teas & coffees on both days are included in the ticket price.
WiFi
NTU will provide free WiFi access for Understand Horses Live attendees for both days.
Sponsorship
Advertising and sponsorship packages are available for this event - view details.
CPD/CEU
Approval is pending for this event by the British Horse Society, Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) and the International Society of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
Age Restriction
Teenage children (13-17) are welcome when accompanied by an adult (18+). Each attendee (including parents/guardians) must purchase a valid ticket in advance. Unaccompanied children will be refused entry to the event. Adults without their own ticket will be refused entry to the event.
Terms & Conditions
All tickets must be purchased online in advance - no tickets will available at the venue.
Saturday Lecture Day tickets are not transferable to the Sunday Practical Day.
Confirmation of your ticket purchase will be sent to your entered email address.
Information about the event will be sent to your entered email address.
No refunds will be available within 7 days of the event start time.
The organisers reserve the right to amend any aspect of this event or to cancel this event at any time.
All monies will be returned in full in the event of cancellation.