The equine world is thrilling! At the same time it can be overwhelming.

Equestrians hold wide ranging beliefs and opinions (often strongly held!) on everything horse, from the best feeding routine to the correct riding tack and training methods. With such diverse viewpoints, it can be hard for a person to know if they are doing the right thing. Even the most talented equestrians can take a blow to their confidence when criticised. 

Frightening experiences and physical injuries while with a horse can also negatively impact a person’s belief in their capabilities and damage the human-horse relationship.

Topics covered include:

•  How does self-confidence affect a person’s interactions with horses and with the equestrian community?

•  What factors erode self-confidence and how can their impact be lessened?

• What steps can a person take to strengthen appreciation of their own abilities and judgement?

•  How does a horse’s confidence come into play?

•  How can a strong human-horse bond build trust, confidence, and satisfaction?

After the presentation, Robin answered questions from the audience. 

This presentation is for horse owners, livery yards owners, students, equine professionals and anyone interested in horse keeping. 

Once enrolled you have 60 days to watch this recording.

Who is this course for?

  • HORSE OWNERS

  • EQUINE STUDENTS

  • EQUINE PROFESSIONALS

Continuing Professional Development (CPD/CEU)

  • Course Contents

    1 x webinar recording and 1 x CPD/CEU quiz

  • Course Duration

    1.5 Hours

  • Certificate of Completion

    You can download a personalised CPD/CEU certificate after watching the webinar and completing the quiz.

  • BHS

    This course has been approved for 2 CPD points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches by the British Horse Society. Upon course completion APCs can log their points by completing the CPD Feedback form on the BHS website.

  • IAABC

    This course has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) by the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC). You will need to request an IAABC CEU certificate directly from us, so please get in touch once you have completed the course and quiz

  • IAAT

    Understand Horses is a trusted partner of the International Association of Animal Therapists, offering external CPD courses for its members.

  • KPA

    This course has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) by the Karen Pryor Association (KPA). Once you have completed the course you can contact us for an event code, then email both code and CEU certificate to the KPA.

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Your Instructors

ROBIN FOSTER

Dr. Robin Foster is a professor of animal behaviour and an animal welfare advocate based in Seattle. She teaches university courses in equine and zoo animal behaviour and conducts research on equine learning, cognition, and social behavior. Robin is also a Clinical Equine Behaviourist and works with horse behaviour clients. She is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist with the Animal Behavior Society and a Certified Horse Behavior Consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She is past chair of the Applied Animal Behavior Committee for the Animal Behavior Society.

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