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Equine First Aid & Ailments invaluable – a nationally Accredited course
Laura Hutchinson – Kenya. Laura comes from a non horsey family and since 13 has had her own horse.
Laura says there are, in the whole of Kenya, probably 2 very good horse vets, both of whom live over 4 hours away from her home. ... read more
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Equine Psychology & Behaviour course I found the course very informative and useful. I was not previously aware of the concept of ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ reinforcement.
It has made me realise that I need to reward my horse by removing the negative reinforcement (just for example, loosening the reins once he has halted). ... read more
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Stacey Smalley in King’s Lynn said:
Since starting the course, I have been helping at my local riding school, become a British Eventing volunteer, have helped at several events, and have been accepted as a volunteer at Blenheim International later this year.
My partner who shared the Level 1 course with ... read more
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Equine Psychology & Behaviour Review:
This is a note from Lucy Buis to her tutor Hannah.
“I have made good headway on the Equine Psychololgy course already. I’ve studied with the OU (Open University) and did a part time degree so I’m used to studying and independent learning – this ... read more
Lucy Buis
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Towards the end of the Level 1 element of the ID programme Stacey Smalley wrote:
” I’m so very impressed with what the course has to offer, and can’t wait to do the rest! ……. I just find it kind of bad that I’ve learnt more in one ... read more
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The basic information which was originally provided in the book mentioned by Jo Hillsmead below is now given in the Articles and Advice section of this website under ‘I want to work with horses’
Jo Hillsmead said:
This little book by Paula Clements with the contributions by other members of The ... read more
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