Mares are often considered to be moodier or more difficult to manage than male horses, but is this really the case? Are they actually moody or simply misunderstood? In this webinar equine veterinary behaviourist Roxane Kirton explores a variety of common behavioural problems seen in mares and why they may occur. She will consider what is normal mare behaviour and how management, training, hormones and the reproductive drive can impact the horse’s emotional and physical state.
Live webinars and training to improve your knowledge and understanding.
Online scheduled CPD courses
Woodlands Training - Sarah Simpson - Various Courses
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All courses start at 7pm count as 2 CPD points
For more information please visit Woodlands Training
28 May - Coaching XC
29 May - Foal to 4 Years Backing to Basics
4 June - Conformation
11 June - Bones, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments
4 July - Modern Diagnostic Techniques
9 July - Lungeing and Long Reining
16 July - Modern Saddlery Boots and Studs
23 July- Bits and Biting
24 July - Grassland Managemen
25 July - Getting Competition Horses Fit
10 Sept - Coaching Dressage
24 Sept - Coaching Showjumping
25 Sept - Grassland Management
8 Oct - Coaching XC
29 Oct - Foal to 4 Years Backing Basics
5 Nov - Conformation
12 Nov - Bones, Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments
13 Nov - Lungeing and Long Reining
26 Nov - Skin Diseases
27 Nov - Modern Diagnostic Techniques
3 Dec - Modern Saddlery Boots and Studs
10 Dec - Bits and Biting
12 Dec - Equine Nutrition Competition, Young, Veteran Horses
17 Dec - Getting Competition Horses Fit
Dressage Ringcraft Training for Trainers various dates
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These interactive webinars will be particularly useful to Stage 3 and 4 candidates as we will look at the movements from Intro to elementary.
During the Zoom we will cover …
- exactly what the Dressage Judge needs to see in a variety of movements
- breaking down training, warm up and test riding for individual types
- how the Scales of training marry up and reflect scores
- clear definitions
- the new dressage tests and what this means for us as trainers
- an opportunity to ask well established List 3a and FEI judge (Alex Gingell) anything you like!
25th Mar 1pm-5pm Book Now
8th Apr 1pm-5pm Book Now
INTERPRETING WILD HORSE BEHAVIOUR - June 4th 2024
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7pm - 9:30pm | 2 CPD points | £ 15
In this webinar, Lucy Rees and Samantha Couper take a deep dive into the behaviour of
wild horses, interpret videos of wild horse behaviour, and discuss how a
paradigm shift away from dominance can result in stronger partnerships with our
horses and improve their welfare. Topics discussed include: What does wild horse
social structure actually look like? The origins of the dominance model and a
discussion of its pitfalls The core concepts of the predator-escape model
Harnessing knowledge of horse behaviour to improve your relationship with your
horse The latest science looking at synchrony and friendly behaviours in horses
Videos of aggression in wild horses and possible interpretations of these
behaviours Videos of rarely shown and under-discussed aspects of horse
behaviour, such as autonomy and choice in mares
Cerebral Palsy Training for Coaches - June 10th 2024
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5:30pm - 7:30pm | 2 CPD points | £ 15
To gain an introductory understanding
of; • The incidence of cerebral palsy • The neurological nature and impact of
the condition on a child/young person's overall development, health and
wellbeing • Different types of cerebral palsy and how these affects movement,
posture, stability and control • The effect of the environment, positioning,
movement, physical and psychological state on postural tone and quality of
movement • The benefits of riding for the individual • How to support an
individual with cerebral palsy; communication, cognition, positioning, use of
equipment etc. • Things to consider for goal/session planning and risk
assessments
BHS Stage 4 Care LO4 - June 25th 2024
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7pm - 8:30pm | 4 CPD points | £72. for the 6 week 'term'
Covering the stage 4 care requirements for the
LO4. A mixture of presentations and homework to cover this part of the syllabus.
Interactive, with a maximum of 10 students, helping the students with what they
need to have in place before their assessment.
Self-carriage, engagement and evasion! - June 26th 2024
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7pm - 8:30pm | 2 CPD points | £6
What is going on inside the
horse’s body when we ask for engagement and self-carriage? Do we expect the
impossible before the horse has a chance to gain the necessary strength and
understanding required to achieve it? We will look at the thoracic sling, and
the horse from head to tail. What happens when horses change discipline, or even
just riders or routine? How long does it take for well-developed muscles in one
area to soften off, and for others to become strong enough to support a new
discipline? What happens when it all goes wrong? Liz Eaton brings her trainer's
eye and perspective to the conversation to help riders and trainers gain a
deeper understanding of self-carriage and engagement, and what it takes for the
to achieve these.
BAD GIRLS? UNDERSTAND MARE BEHAVIOUR - July 2nd 2024
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7pm - 8:30pm | 2 CPD points | £15
LIVERY YARD SURVIVAL GUIDE - August 6th 2024
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7pm - 8:30pm | 2 CPD points | £15
Understand Horses presents a webinar with social scientist Tamzin Furtado on the
human challenges and coping strategies of keeping your horse on an imperfect
livery yard (boarding barn/stables). Life at livery – it’s not always perfect!
There are two things people mainly struggle with at livery; needing to
compromise on the choices you’d ideally make for your horse, and dealing with
the pressures of other people. Based on the results of several years of research
by human behaviour researcher Tamzin Furtado, this webinar will explore how we
can manage both situations. This webinar is suitable for people who keep their
horses at livery, as well as livery yard managers themselves. This webinar will
cover: What is it like being a livery yard owner, what is it like being a
client? Why does it sometimes seem like there are so many disagreements on
livery yards? What are your livery manager’s responsibilities, and what are
yours? How and when to compromise but still do the best for your horse How to
choose the best yard for you and minimise potential disagreements Peer pressure
– what is it and why does it happen? How to deal with everyone telling you what
to do Mainly – how to make your life and your horse’s life as easy as you
possible can!
Equestrian NLP workshop to resolve mindset issues - September 5th 2024
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10am - 4pm | 6 CPD points | £75. Early bird or APC coach £60.
How the unconscious mind works
and how this relates to riders 2. How perceptions and patterns arise – and how
to change ones that block riders’ success and enjoyment 3. How to help riders
get the best out of their minds using a variety of simple, fun techniques that
will be practised on the day 4. How to give the riders tips for in and out of
the saddle
Foundations for Excellence in Equestrian Coaching - 7th-28th October 2024
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4 Online Sessions | 7pm - 8:30pm | 5 CPD points (complete course)
This interactive online program will immerse you in The Happy Brain Accelerated Coaching approach where the results will speak for themselves as you experience the transformation of sticky and tricky lessons, into smooth super-coaching.
Not least, you’ll infuse your new lessons with enhanced:
o Clarity: in organising learning content that will leave your riders excited for more. Including planning, delivery, and evaluation of your lessons.
o Communication: through easy processes of accelerate learning AND progression using both conscious and un-conscious methods, adjusting your coaching practice to suit and encourageing lifelong learning for all.
o Confidence: to better manage wayward emotions, both yours AND those of your riders by recognising the needs of your rider, their horse and yourself.
