Stereotypic behaviours (also known as ‘stable vices’) are common among domesticated horses - cribbing, windsucking, weaving, box-walking, etc. They are a cause of concern because they are often associated with stress and poor welfare.

A greater understanding of why these behaviours occur and what we can do prevent them will empower horse owners and carers to make better informed choices. 

Webinar content includes:

•  The difference between stereotypies and abnormal repetitive behaviours

•  What causes the development of stereotypies and who is at risk?

• What’s new in the field of equine stereotypic behaviour research 

•  Debunking myths: common misconceptions surrounding equine stereotypies

•  Practical solutions: how can I prevent stereotypies and what do I do if my horse performs stereotypic behaviours

•  Are stereotypies a good indicator for welfare?

After the presentation, Aline answered questions from the audience. 

This presentation is for horse owners, breeders, students, equine professionals and anyone interested in keeping young horses. 

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 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.

Understanding Equine Stereotypies

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Your Instructors

ALINE BOUQUET

Aline Bouquet PhD is an equine welfare scientist at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London investigating the Quality-of-Life of older horses particularly when diagnosed with PPID (Cushing’s disease). Previously to studying older horses and during her PhD, Aline investigated the role of maternal behaviour and early life experiences in the development of abnormal oral repetitive behaviour and social behaviour in young horses. Aline has always been a horse fanatic, sat on horses before she could walk, and made it her life’s mission to improve equine welfare at the forefront of research, which led to her to move around the world to gain valuable practical and research experience.

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