APPLIED EQUINE BEHAVIOUR
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PROSPECTUS 2010
    APPLIED EQUINE BEHAVIOUR - Training Courses  

Over the last decade there has been a major shift in the horse world globally, owners now want to be more informed and want more options on how to deal with everyday situations. There is a desire to take more responsibility for the mental, emotional and physical well being of their horse. There is a phenomenal interest in horse behaviour and how it can be used in training.

Rio Barrett, Sue Gardner and Lynn Henry have developed such courrses through a shared vision that horse ownership and training should be safe, ethical, fun and rewarding, and a desire to see people achieve their goals and get the results they want at home and in their chosen field of competition and for the experience to be as good for the horse as it is for the human.

These sequential courses will increase knowledge and understanding of the innate behaviour of the horse and develop skills to apply this to handling and training of horses of all ages and types.  

The courses begin with essential horsemanship skills for safety and welfare and building solid foundations, and progress to deeper levels of relationship and higher performance.  They are open to private horse owners and professionals alike, providing a pathway to instructorship if desired.

Each of these courses is divided into modules of 3 days.  You can study any course at the appropriate level for you and your horse.  Prior experience and learning will be assessed to make sure you are on the right course. You just need to ring and we will discuss your experience, needs and goals, and then fill in the application form and send with your deposit to secure your place.

Students who complete all the modules will receive an A.E.B. Certificate of Completion.

Assessment of your progress at each level can be arranged if you wish and will involve extra study and cost.  Students who choose to be assessed and complete the whole series of Level 1, 2 and 3 ground and ridden courses and successfully reach the required standard will receive the Applied Equine Behaviour Diploma.

Level 1 & Level 2 ground skills are accredited with O.C.N. ( Wales ). 

AEB Course Descriptions

You do not have to commit to the whole course. Modules have to be done in order, but not all at once.

Level 1 - Introduction to Applied Equine Behaviour  - 3 days,

Unit 1 (1 day) Focuses on basic theory and understanding of the innate behaviour of horses.what they need, how they learn and interact and shows how to interpret body language, develop curiosity and create confidence and motivation.  This is a horse free day so you do not need to bring your bring your horse until day 2, if you are travelling in every day.

Unit 2 (2 days) Starts to put the theory into practice. Develops communication skills, patience and understanding and shows why and how to control movement and direction. Students will learn about personal space, leadership and safe handling skills, and how to create a relationship built on trust and mutual respect.

Level 2  - Applied Equine Behaviour - Training on the Ground - 3 days,

Expanding on knowledge and understanding from Level 1, this course covers handling horses at a distance, controlling speed and direction to improve confidence, communication and balance. Students will learn how to develop lightness through motivation and how ground work connects with riding.

Level 2  - Applied Equine Behaviour - Training in the Saddle  - 6 days, (2 modules of 3 days each)

Translates everything learned so far into riding and training in the saddle. Students will learn how to develop a good foundation of confidence, balance and control through communication and understanding of a horses nature to help make riding safer and more enjoyable for all.

Level 3 - Applied Equine Behaviour - Training on the Ground - 6 days, (2 modules of 3 days each)

Takes a deeper look at how training works for those students wishing to expand their knowledge.  Communication and confidence are developed and refined using obstacles and challenges to develop feel and timing.  Students will learn how to improve control, balance and posture and how to safely and effectively handle challenging situations and practical applications.

Level 3 - Applied Equine Behaviour - Training in the Saddle - 6 days, (2 modules of 3 days each)

Deepens the level of understanding of the aids and focuses on improving independent seat, lightness and impulsion through exercises to develop feel, timing and balance.  This level will offer more challenging exercises and practical applications for refining responses, increasing confidence and improving connection.
 
 
Entry requirements for courses

All students need to be 16 years or over and those participating in ridden modules need to be physically fit enough to mount and ride their horses at walk, trot and canter. Applications should be made in the first instance by email and telephone contact. Students are encouraged to bring their own horse, at some venues horses can be loaned. Please check with Sue. 

Location -Facilities - Pricing

In 2010,  I will be running 3 courses.  One in East Devon  and two in Sussex, Ashdown Forest in East Sussex and Graffham in West Sussex. 

The equestrian property of Lucinda McAlpine, International Dressage Rider and Natural Horse Consultant near Cullompton, East Devon offers an indoor and an outdoor arena, stabling at a local livery or field available to put up electric pens. 

The Equestrian home of Sun-Tui Meyer, Senior Epona Instructor.  Ashdown Forest in East Sussex .   The property has a large surfaced round pen, ample space for electric pens woodlands and tracks and trails perfectly suited for the more advanced courses being held there in 2010.

The equestrian home of Jane Stickley, Bowen practitioner and Quantum Wave Laser.  Graffham in West Sussex   The property has an outdoor arena, stabling, field area for electric pens and beautiful scenery and sandy soil!

Each day is £100.00.  There is a discount if the full course is attended and paid for in advance.  Please contact me.

The Devon property has a charge of £10.00 per day for an electric pen yard which you would have to supply.

 Please go to the website  www.appliedequinebehaviour.co.uk/calendar.php for dates and feel free to contact me for further information.

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