Description
The 10 Things Every Horse Owner Should Know About Equine Behavioural Medicine (EBM) – Webinar Recording
with IH Trainer and Equine Behavioural Medicine Student Charlie Carr
Gain essential insights into the emerging field of equine behaviour medicine and how it can help you understand and manage your horse’s behaviour. This webinar covers crucial topics, from the difference between behavioural problems and training issues to the profound influence of pain and stress. Learn about the fundamental needs of horses (Friends, Forage, Freedom) and how early life experiences can shape their behaviour. Discover the importance of a collaborative approach involving owners, trainers, and veterinarians, and explore the use of behaviour modification plans based on learning theory. This webinar provides valuable knowledge for any horse owner seeking to improve their understanding of equine behaviour and enhance their horse’s well-being.
This Webinar Will Help You:
- – Understand the principles of equine behaviour medicine.
- – Learn to differentiate between behavioural problems and training issues.
- – Discover the influence of the 3 Fs and the 5 Domains on horse behaviour.
- – Recognize that behaviour is often a symptom of an underlying issue.
- – Understand the motivating factors behind a horse’s behaviour.
- – Learn about the significant impact of pain and stress on behaviour.
- – Explore the influence of weaning and early life experiences.
- – Recognize less common influences on behaviour, such as sleep deprivation.
- – Understand the importance of a collaborative team approach.
- – Learn about behaviour modification plans based on learning theory.
About Charlie…
Charlie has recently deepened her understanding of the psychological aspects of horses by studying Equine Behavioural Medicine (EBM) at the University of Edinburgh. This advanced knowledge allows her to provide a comprehensive perspective on equine behaviour, both under saddle and on the ground.
Inspired by the principles of Monty Roberts and Kelly Marks, Charlie is passionate about helping owners achieve their goals while fostering a strong bond and enjoyment with their horses. In this webinar, she will share her newly acquired knowledge in EBM, a specialised field focusing on the diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of behavioural issues in horses. Charlie will explore how medical, environmental, and historical factors influence behaviour, and discuss welfare-focused training techniques to improve the horse’s well-being and human-horse relationship.
How To Watch:
Learn 10 essential things about equine behaviour medicine for horse owners. Understand behaviour vs. training, the impact of pain and stress, and behaviour modification.
