Description
Movement and Behaviour
A 9-week Online Course with Dr Sue Dyson
Training to improve your observational skills and understanding of ridden horses
Wednesday 29th April to Wednesday 1st July 2026
Course Overview
Are you facing the frustration of horses that aren’t quite performing as they should? Or are you struggling to know whether you have a genuine training problem? It’s a common challenge that can leave you questioning your training methods and management strategies. One essential skill every rider, coach, judge, therapist and equestrian professional should have is the ability to recognise when performance issues stem from pain. For the good of the horse we need to take responsibility of the this skill, and train our eyes to recognise behaviours that may reflect discomfort.
Join us for our transformative online course, “Movement and Behaviour” featuring the acclaimed Dr. Sue Dyson and her Ridden Horse Performance Checklist. This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to identify pain-related issues before they escalate.
Ben Chilvers MRCVS
‘One of the most significant advances in the past decade has been the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram, which recognises 24 subtle behaviours linked to discomfort.This too allows much earlier recognition of discomfort, often before lameness is obvious.’
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
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How to confidently and effectively use the Ridden Horse Performance Checklist.
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The importance of recognising mild, multi-limb lameness and subtle signs of discomfort.
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Insights into Dr. Sue Dyson’s straightforward system for assessing horse movement and comfort.
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Valuable tips and techniques to enhance your observational skills and confidence in diagnosing pain-related performance issues.
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How to verify that it is likely that your horse is comfortable.
💻 Course Highlights:
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Engaging video seminars led by Dr. Sue Dyson, a leading expert in equine health and performance.
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Interactive discussions with fellow equestrians and professionals in the field.
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Access to downloadable resources for ongoing reference and practice.
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Explore case studies that illustrate how to apply these skills in real-world situations.
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Training videos with a mix of horses from different disciplines, ages and types.
🐎 Why Enrol?
By participating in this course, you’ll not only improve your horse’s well-being and performance but also enhance your overall riding experience.
Train your eye and improve your skills in recognising both comfort and discomfort in horses.
Recognising pain-related issues is crucial for your horse’s welfare and can make all the difference to their performance and their trainability.
