APPLIED EQUINE BEHAVIOUR
Accredited Training Courses

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PROSPECTUS 2011
    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 courses 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.

There are 12 x 2 day modules over 2 years.  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  
Duration: 6 days, Price: Unit 1 - £140, Unit 2 - £440

Unit 1 (2 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 (4 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
Duration: 4 days, Price: £440

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  
Duration: 4 days, Price: £440

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
Duration: 6 days, (2 modules of 3 days each), Price: £660

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 -
Duration: 4 days (2 modules of 3 days each), Price: £440

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.

For information on the 2nd year of the 2 year diploma course being held nr Chichester please follow this calender link or feel free to ring me:
www.appliedequinebehaviour.co.uk/calendar.php