Scheduled Online CPD Courses

All courses start at 7pm count as 2 CPD points

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Understand Horses presents a free webinar with psychology researcher and principal academic Dr Nicola Gregory on how human psychology can help us help horses.

Nicola will explain some key psychological principles which we can apply to our relationships with our horses, explore some of the most recent advances in horse-human interaction research, and discuss how we can positively shape the way we approach the equines in our lives in a practical way.

Hosted by equine behaviourist Justine Harrison.

2 CPD Points

Cost - Free

Time - 7pm - 8.30pm 

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Riders communicate with their horses through the application of subtle aids, shifts in weight, changes in pressure, and targeted and precise signals that guide the horse’s movement. The ideal riding position is often described by a straight line running from the rider’s ear through the shoulder, hip, and heel, with the rider being level across their shoulders, pelvis and heel. While this provides a helpful reference, achieving and maintaining this position is far more complex in practice. 

2 CPD points 

Cost - £35.00

Time - 14.00 - 16.00

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Looking at the scales of training from the eyes of the judge and what they are looking for when assessing in competition, how we can train our horses using the scales of training and how we can teach our riders about the scales of training.

2 CPD points 

Cost - £10

Time - 7pm 

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Do you travel to lots of different venues? 

Have your clients been asking you about biosecurity?

As a coach, you play an important role in safeguarding equine health. Equine Bio Genie are the world leaders in equine biosecurity working with many national governing bodies and top riders, including British Showjumping, Joe Stockdale and George Whittaker.

Ben Tuckey, founder of Equine Bio Genie will cover how small actions can make a big difference in reducing disease risks at events, yards, and training venues.

2 CPD points

Cost - £7

Time - 7-8pm

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We're proud to launch of our new WoundWise resources which you can share with your clients!

Join our webinar on 24 September 7-8.30pm with leading experts Professor Sarah Freeman and Dr Anna Heritage.

Equine wounds are one of the top three reasons for an emergency veterinary call-out, alongside colic and laminitis. Although wound healing can be a slow process, healing begins from the very first moment an injury occurs, meaning the steps taken at the start can make a significant difference to the outcome. And let's be honest – horses have an uncanny ability to find novel ways to injure themselves and test our resilience!

During this webinar we'll look at our new WoundWise Hub, how to help your horse in an emergency, the stages of wound healing and the latest recommended treatments to promote positive wound recovery.

2 CPD points 

Cost - Free

Time - 7pm - 8.30pm

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Understand Horses presents The Professional Horse Trainers Forum, a one-day online event featuring presentations and discussions from Understand Horses Certified Equine Trainers.

This forum offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from certified professional horse trainers working across a range of real-world cases, sharing practical approaches grounded in experience and evidence.

Across seven presentations, we will explore the science and application of positive, welfare-centred horse training. Topics include training design, communication, and the emotional and physical wellbeing of both horse and human. Whether you are just starting out or have years of experience, there is something here for you.

6 CPD points

Cost - £50

Time - 1pm - 7.15pm 

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The Intelligent Horsemanship Zoom Horse Psychology Online course will be of interest to horse people of all abilities. It is taught live by Kelly Marks with support from IH Trainer, Sandra Williams, who is literally ‘in the field’ giving private lessons with horses 3 days a week. Gain a lifetime of equine knowledge from the comfort of your own home. Also, join members of the IH community and achieve a whole new understanding to fully enhance your time with horses.

The course has eight one-hour lessons held on eight consecutive evenings from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm GMT. There is extra time given for anyone to answer things that come up in the Chat as well as any additional questions. Sandra and Kelly are also available during the week to answer emails. Recordings will be available for students to watch for 7 days after each session.

The Syllabus:
Week 1 – Pros and Cons of using food in equine training
Week 2 – Recognising when it’s Pain not Brain with Horses
Week 3 – An Introduction to Behaviourism
Week 4 – Far Beyond Behaviourism
Week 5 – The Senses, Brain and how a horse understands
Week 6 – The Problem-Solving Procedure
Week 7 – How do people (inadvertently) teach horses to be Bad? (and how can we unravel this?)
Week 8 – Solving Real Life ‘Horse Problems’

6 CPD points 

Cost - £195

Time - 8pm - 9pm

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10 years ago we saw that 90% of horse owners didn't feel confident spotting the more subtle signs of colic despite it accounting for 1 in 3 emergency vet call outs. 1 in 10 cases of colic are classed as critical and 80% of these cases are either euthanised or die. As coaches, you're often the first port of call for many clients and we'd love for you to help share our message.

During this session we'll look at how you can be best prepared to deal with colic, signs to look out for to spot colic early, what's changed in the last 10 years and what the future may hold.

2 CPD Points 

Cost - Free

Time - 7pm - 8.30pm

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How can horse management improve performance? In this session, Rebecca Boulert from World Horse Welfare will explore the research behind the globally recognised framework for promoting horse welfare and its impact on performance. Rebecca will also cover how to apply the model in your role as a coach and tools you can use to work with riders.

2 CPD Points

Cost - £7

Time - 7 - 8pm 

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The Intelligent Horsemanship Zoom Horse Psychology Online course will be of interest to horse people of all abilities. It is taught live by Kelly Marks with support from IH Trainer, Sandra Williams, who is literally ‘in the field’ giving private lessons with horses 3 days a week. Gain a lifetime of equine knowledge from the comfort of your own home. Also, join members of the IH community and achieve a whole new understanding to fully enhance your time with horses.

The course has eight one-hour lessons held on eight consecutive evenings from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm GMT. There is extra time given for anyone to answer things that come up in the Chat as well as any additional questions. Sandra and Kelly are also available during the week to answer emails. Recordings will be available for students to watch for 7 days after each session.

The Syllabus:
Week 1 – Pros and Cons of using food in equine training
Week 2 – Recognising when it’s Pain not Brain with Horses
Week 3 – An Introduction to Behaviourism
Week 4 – Far Beyond Behaviourism
Week 5 – The Senses, Brain and how a horse understands
Week 6 – The Problem-Solving Procedure
Week 7 – How do people (inadvertently) teach horses to be Bad? (and how can we unravel this?)
Week 8 – Solving Real Life ‘Horse Problems’

6 CPD Points

Cost - £195

Time - 8pm - 9pm 

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As the nights draw in, why not use the dark evenings to revitalise your coaching practice, gain confidence in your delivery and join a growing number of coaches who have recognised the power of a different way of coaching?
Our role as a coach is so different now; it's no longer sufficient to provide exercises that will improve horse and rider. We have to be mindful of how our riders are; what state we're in; what the audience expects and what experience the horse is having. All of these are essential elements of a successful lesson whether you work freelance, in a riding establishment, or a combination of both.
We limit numbers to 12 so that you get the best benefit. During your attendance at Foundations for Excellence in Equestrian Coaching you will learn about Happy Brain Accelerated Learning. It uniquely combines a number of proven techniques that smoothly fit into your existing coaching practice and will help you with more rider development planning ideas, help you feel more heard and understood and allow you to handle the coaching environment with more confidence. Whether you've been coaching for a while; are working towards assessments or are new to the field, join us in a programme that has had great feedback from all who have attended so far.

The Happy Brain model isn’t simply sports psychology; it draws from education, science, health, and psychology, delivered through the skill-developing technology of Neuro Linguistic Programming.

5 CPD Points

Time - 7pm to 8.30pm

Price - Special price available only to & BHS APCs & Centre APCs & Happy Brain Centres. £139 pp EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE £125 pp (until 08.10.25) Full Price: £150 pp EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE £135 pp (until 08.10.25)

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British Horse Society Webinar Series 2026 with Janet L Jones PhD
We are delighted to announce the third of four webinars with Janet L Jones, PhD in 2026. Janet is a neuroscientist, horse-trainer, and author of “Horse Brain, Human Brain” and “A Horse's World: A Neuroscientist's Journey into the Equine Mind”, which will be published on 23 June 2026.
These webinars will each count as 2 CPD Points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches.
The cost of attending is £10 per person.
(Please note these webinars are available in person only and will NOT be recorded)
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11 November 2026, 7pm
“Calming the Anxious Horse”
Twelve hundred pounds of agile anxiety are not pleasant to work with. Learn how the equine brain is wired to emphasise fear and what you can do to calm it down. We’ll talk about identifying anxiety, managing it in the moment, and training it away using brain-based techniques of pathological calm, breathing routines, and redirected attention.
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1 CPD Point

Time - 7pm - 8.30pm

Price - £10


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British Horse Society Webinar Series 2026 with Janet L Jones PhD
We are delighted to announce the fourth of four webinars with Janet L Jones, PhD in 2026. Janet is a neuroscientist, horse-trainer, and author of “Horse Brain, Human Brain” and “A Horse's World: A Neuroscientist's Journey into the Equine Mind”, which will be published on 23 June 2026.
These webinars will each count as 2 CPD Points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches.
The cost of attending is £10 per person.
(Please note these webinars are available in person only and will NOT be recorded)
Click on the links below to book your place.
18 November 2026, 7pm
“Six Neurological Reasons Why Horses Excel as Assisted- Therapy Animals”
The biological nature of equine brains makes horses excellent for assisted therapy, whether physical or psychological. This topic explores the effects of equine body language, fear, learning, perception, and executive function on the horse’s unique ability to help human companions. Each is applied to specific therapeutic needs.


1 CPD Point

Time - 7pm - 8.30pm

Price - £10


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Do you ever wonder what a horse is thinking? Or why they spook at an object which has been there for weeks? 

In this session Equine Behaviourist Anna Haines will explore the latest scientific research on how horses see the world, how they communicate and its relevance to training and competition.

2 CPD Points 

Cost - £7

Time - 7 - 8pm

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The Intelligent Horsemanship Zoom Horse Psychology Online course will be of interest to horse people of all abilities. It is taught live by Kelly Marks with support from IH Trainer, Sandra Williams, who is literally ‘in the field’ giving private lessons with horses 3 days a week. Gain a lifetime of equine knowledge from the comfort of your own home. Also, join members of the IH community and achieve a whole new understanding to fully enhance your time with horses.

The course has eight one-hour lessons held on eight consecutive evenings from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm GMT. There is extra time given for anyone to answer things that come up in the Chat as well as any additional questions. Sandra and Kelly are also available during the week to answer emails. Recordings will be available for students to watch for 7 days after each session.

The Syllabus:
Week 1 – Pros and Cons of using food in equine training
Week 2 – Recognising when it’s Pain not Brain with Horses
Week 3 – An Introduction to Behaviourism
Week 4 – Far Beyond Behaviourism
Week 5 – The Senses, Brain and how a horse understands
Week 6 – The Problem-Solving Procedure
Week 7 – How do people (inadvertently) teach horses to be Bad? (and how can we unravel this?)
Week 8 – Solving Real Life ‘Horse Problems’

6 CPD points

Time - 8pm - 9pm 

Cost - £195

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Have you worked with a horse where you ran out of options? Or a horse with ability who struggled with the competition environment?

This session will explore the role of the Animal Clinical Behaviourist and how they can work as part of the support team to improve welfare and performance.

2 CPD Points 

Cost - £7

Time - 7 - 8pm

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The presenter will talk about the equine anatomy, effect of bits, advise how to use best practice and offer most comfort to the equine. There will be a power point presentation and demonstration of many bits to emphasize points.

2 CPD points 

Cost - 10 euro

Time - 7pm - 8.30pm

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