SC3 Equine Psychology and Behaviour (email)

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Equine Psychology & Behaviour course

This is the first in a series of two courses providing the theoretical skills to underpin natural horsemanship methods and related topics. The course draws on Level 1 information but provides more in-depth detail with practical and written assignments resulting in a greater depth of knowledge and understanding. It offers free tutor support and approximately 25-35 hours of study time - depending on student input.

The course will enable riders and owners to better understand and handle their horses and arm them with the skills required to approach problem behaviour in the correct manner.

Used as an extra single topic course for those enrolled on the Level 1 long course or an Intermediate Diploma programme which include Levels 1 & 2, this SC3 course provides those wishing to work with horses, run their own livery yard, or to become an instructor, with the grounding to assist with their work, especially with any future teaching qualifications.

All our courses and programmes may be paid in instalments via standing order form here

This course is also available as one element or part, of the Intermediate Diploma (Psych) programme No ID3.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age 16 years
• All round experience in equine management
• Good and experienced handling ability
• Plenty of regular hands on access to equines

Short Courses - how they are sent to you

The course offers free tutor support and approximately 25-40 hours of study time - depending on student input. Assignments and research projects are integral to this course. The course is delivered over a period of time as per the terms and conditions.  A recommended reading list is supplied on enrolment.

On completion of the course, send in your assignments for checking by your tutor. You will be awarded a Lingfield Equine Certificate on successful completion of your final assignment.

Postal courses: The first section will be sent within 7 - 10 days of receipt of the enrolment form. Prices include delivery to UK mainland addresses.

Email courses: are, as a rule, set up and running almost immedaitely even if the office is closed at the time of enrolment.  The first section could be accessed by you within minutes of enroling. Course material is exactly the same as the postal course and is sent by e attachment. You may of course print the material.

Email courses are much quicker and far more flexible. You can have the course on your computer as well as on paper, you can send it to your work address to work on in your lunch hour, as well as working at home. You can even put it on your laptop and take it on holiday! Research and assignments can be worked on at any time in the same way.

Equine Psychology & Behaviour Syllabus

• Introduction to horse behaviour
  
• Suggested reading
  
• The importance of freedom and turnout
  
• Behaviour of a wild herd
  
• A horse’s reaction to fear
  
• Horses and stress - what it means & what it does
  
• The horses senses and body language
  
• The horse’s mind
  
• How horses learn
  
• Reinforcement - positive and negative
  
• Communicating with the horse - how and why.
  
• “Problem” horses - what are they - why are they.
  
• General care and safety relating to psychology and stress
  
• What are “Horse Training” and “Natural Horsemanship”?
  

The Team

The course was initially produced by Nicola Morgan Bsc FdSc & Paula Clements BHSAI.

Nicky Morgan has a degree in equine science and is a specialist in Equine Psychology, Behaviour and Training. Nicky has worked in several countries with both wild and domesticated animals. This special background makes her unique in the field of equine behaviour.

Paula Clements, our Course Director and Tutor for Levels 1 - 3, is the second contributor to the course material. Paula has been teaching for many years at a variety of levels working specifically on human thought processes linking both psychological and physical reactions to their equine partners.

The course tutor is Hannah Haskew Bsc.Eq Sc. BHSAI, who has recently rewritten some of the course and also added much new material.

Hannah Haskew PGDip AM(Dist), BSc(Hons), BHSAI(reg'd), EBWII, MMAA, BCMA(reg'd)
Short Course Director.

Tutor for the Lingfield Equine Psychology & Behaviour course.Author and Tutor of the Lingfield Livery Yard Management course www.animal-therapy.co.uk is Hannah's site which is in the throws of being revamped. Hannah Haskew is Director of our Short Courses and tutors the Equine Psychology & Behaviour, and Livery Yard Management courses on a part-time basis. She is a registered BHSAI instructor with a BSc Honours degree in Equine Sports Science, and many years experience on a variety of different yards including Olympic team members. Her special interests lie in the rehabilitation of horses and the psychology behind different training and management techniques.

Hannah is currently based in Derbyshire where as a leading professional in her field she runs a thriving animal therapy practice. Her clients include HOYS reserve champions and International Driving Horses.   She holds many different therapy-related qualifications up to post-graduate level, and is a member of the McTimoney Animal Association, International Equine Bodyworker Association and the British Complementary Medicine Association.

Hannah provides excellent background support for Paula in the administration office, even though she is busy with her own students and animal practice.

Hannah continues to train and gain further qualifications to improve and broaden her skills base.  We are extremely lucky to have Hannah as a member of our team.

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Practical Workshops in Sussex & Surrey

Lingfield instructors Fiona Dent supported by Liz McIllraith are offering various practical one day workshops during forthcoming weeks.  Lingfield Students are welcome to attend.  Friendly, encouraging. Close to the M25 / M23 so easy to access for most people in the South East.

First Aid for Horses.  These workshops will cover:

• How to treat those minor wounds and injuries
• How to prevent further problems & reduce vets bills
• Application of bandages for various situations & injuries
• Wound treatment in more 'difficult' areas
• How to take & record temperature, pulse & respiration
• What to do & how to deal with an emergency
• Recognition of lameness
• Recording information and trotting up for vet

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.fionadent.co.uk

Practical Psychology Course coming soon

We will soon have a second in the Equine Psychology series. This course is available to those who complete the SC3 Equine Pschology & Behaviour course and provides the opportunity to gain a Certificate in Practical Equine Psychology & Behaviour.  Written and tutored by Hazel Reed . Hazel is the well known author of several books for the professional BHS student: Stage 1, 2 & 3 Riding & Stable Management and the Preliminary Teaching Test text book.

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Instalments are available by:

1. Standing order over 3 or 6 months

2. UK post dated cheques

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