Would you like to understand equine fear?

Anxiety, fears and phobias can be the cause of a variety of horse behaviour and welfare problems. 

Scientific research can give us a deeper understanding of the psychological nuances and emotions that horses experience and how these manifest as behaviour. 

In this engaging presentation, neuroscientist and horse behaviour consultant Emma Lethbridge delves into the fascinating realm of equine psychology, focusing on anxiety, fears, and phobias. She will guide you through the subtle signals horses give when experiencing these emotions, helping you become a more attuned and compassionate horse owner.

It covers topics such as:

• What is Fear: consider how horse's generate and experience fearful emotions.

• Anxiety vs. Fears vs. Phobias: distinguish between anxiety, fears and debilitating phobias.

• Debunking Myths: common misconceptions surrounding equine fear behaviour.

• Communication Cues: grasp the subtle language of horses, decoding their signals to build trust and create a supportive environment.

• Practical Solutions: receive practical tips and strategies to help your horse overcome anxieties and fears, fostering a harmonious partnership.

After the presentation, Emma answered questions from the audience.

This presentation is for horse owners, equine  students, veterinarians and other paraprofessionals who work in the equine industry.

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 1 CPD point 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 Unit (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 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) by the Karen Pryor Association (KPA). Once you have completed the course you can contact us for an event code, download your CEU certificate and then email both code and certificate to the KPA.

  • VETPOL

    This course has been accredited for CPD by Vetpol. SQPs can add completed courses to their CPD records in the Vetpol Learning Management System.

Understand equine fear and how to resolve fear-related problems

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Your Instructor

EMMA LETHBRIDGE

Part neuroscientist, part horse fanatic, Emma is fascinated by the equine brain and how horses perceive and respond to their world. Emma has 32 years experience with horses, having been lucky enough to have been riding since she was four and to have had four wonderful family horses since the age of 12. In that time, Emma has studied horses to master’s level, read a degree in neuroscience and obtained a PhD in neuropsychology; she has also ridden in affiliated competitions, worked on professional yards, directed an equine learning centre, taught riding, helped many people with their horse’s behaviour and, more importantly than all of that combined, she has come to love equines not for what they can do for us, but for the wonderful creatures they are in their own right.

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