Are you considering working as an equine behaviour consultant?
This two day workshop is an intensive introduction to the principles and practice of horse behaviour consulting. The weekend will include presentations, practical exercises and real life case studies.
You will learn about:
The consultation process
The practicalities of working as a behaviour consultant
How to assess behaviour problems
The horse’s behavioural needs
Effective history taking
Addressing behaviour problems using LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) principles
The effects different training methods have on the horse
Why common behaviour problems occur and how to address them
Managing fear-based problems
Managing equine stress
Working with vets
Practical exercises with horses
Case study examples
Equine behaviour consultant Justine Harrison will guide you through the consultation process and how to successfully manage your consulting business. You'll be able to ask questions about your own cases, discuss problems with Justine and other delegates as well as working through case study examples.
This two day workshop is aimed at horse owners, students and equestrian professionals interested in learning more about the principles and practice of horse behaviour consulting.
CPD attendance certificates will be available, please email Justine if you would like one.
TICKETS
Early bird tickets (bought before 1 June) £180 for both days
Regular price tickets (bought after 1 June) £220 for both days
Tickets are very limited and need to be purchased in advance, no tickets will be available on the day.
Ticket price includes refreshments and a light lunch.
ABOUT JUSTINE
Justine is a fully certified member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC). She is also the organisation’s UK Chair, a member of the Application Review Committee, and a Mentor for both the IAABC's Online Mentorship programme and the Animal Behaviour Consulting Principles & Practice course. Justine is also registered as an Accredited Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council and the organisation’s Vice Chair.
In addition to helping horse owners solve their horse behaviour problems Justine regularly writes for a number of equestrian magazines worldwide including Your Horse, Horse & Hound, Endurance GB, Horse & Rider (US & UK), Bit (Netherlands), Horses & People (Australia), Horse Deals (UK & Australia), The Sun, nutritional supplement company VetVits and Petplan Equine Insurance.
Justine lectures on the BSc (Hons) Behavioural Science Degree at Writtle University College and also acts as an expert consultant in legal disputes and court cases involving equine behaviour.
For further information about Justine please click here.