Understand Horses

FREE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

We are offering one free scholarship place for Justine Harrison's unique online mentorship.

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Scholarship application deadline 23 November 2025.

Course starts 26 February 2026.

BUILDING TRUST: CO-OPERATIVE CARE FOR HORSES

Understand Horses presents a webinar with horse trainer and behaviour consultant Trudi Dempsey and and equine vet Gabriel Lencioni on co-operative care for horses.

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This webinar has been rescheduled for Tuesday 18th November.

SCHOLARSHIP PLACE AVAILABLE

Would you like to become an accredited Professional Horse Trainer?

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We are offering one scholarship place covering 90% of the course fee.

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Deadline 30 Nov 2025.

PROFESSIONAL HORSE TRAINER CERTIFICATE 2026 NOW ON SALE

Are you ready to take your horse training to the next level?

Trudi Dempsey’s highly regarded, accredited Professional Horse Trainer Certificate returns in March 2026.

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This webinar has been approved for 1.5 CPD points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches by The British Horse Society.

This webinar has been approved for 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC).

This webinar has been approved for 1.5 CEUs by the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA).

CAN YOU RECOGNISE PAIN-RELATED BEHAVIOURS IN HORSES – BEFORE THEY ESCALATE?

Understand Horses presents a webinar with equine behaviourist Justine Harrison on recognising the behavioural signs of pain in horses.

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Managing Equine Obesity ON-DEMAND. An archived webinar recording of Rosa Verwijs on practical strategies for managing the overweight horse, balancing nutritional needs with behavioural welfare to promote sustainable weight m...

If you missed the recent superb webinar with equine behaviourist and senior lecturer Rosa Verwijs about equine obesity, then you can watch the archived version now at Understand Horses.

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This webinar has been approved for 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).

This webinar has been approved for 1.5 CEUs by the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA).

This webinar has been approved for 1.5 CPD points for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches by The British Horse Society.

Join us on Tuesday 7 October for a webinar with equine behaviour consultant and senior lecturer Rosa Verwijs on how to manage equine obesity.

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DIRECTORY OF TRAUMA-INFORMED HORSE TRAINERS

Find trainers equipped with specific knowledge/skills to understand and address trauma's impact on horses.

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Equine Gastric Ulcers - Diagnosis, Prevention & Management ON-DEMAND. An archived webinar recording of equine vet Jessica Weigh on gastric ulcers - diagnosis, prevention, treatment, effective feeding and management strategies.

If you missed the excellent webinar earlier this week with equine vet specialist Jessica Weigh of EquiScope on gastric ulcers then you can purchased the archived recording now -

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Discover evidence-based feeding and management strategies to support gut health and reduce ulcer risk in your horse.

Register for the next Understand Horses webinar on gastric ulcers with vet expert Jessica Weigh on Tuesday 2nd September.

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BECOME AN ACCREDITED TRAUMA-INFORMED HORSE TRAINER

The Trauma-Informed Horse Trainer Certificate course starts again on 20th September 2025.

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LEARN ALL ABOUT POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT HORSE TRAINING

Join Trudi Dempsey on her superb instructor-led online coaching course UNDERSTAND CLICKER TRAINING FOR HORSES which starts again on 20th September 2025.

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The Practical Day of Understand Horses Live is underway at Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst Equestrian Centre.

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Attendees of the Lecture Day at Understand Horses Live are enjoying some fascinating presentations today on a range of equine subjects.

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Another packed weekend of learning, inspiration and conversation starts this morning at Understand Horses Live at Nottingham Trent University.

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Understand Horses Live 2025 is sponsored by World Horse Welfare, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Agria Insurance, Black Horse Design and Navillus Print Gifts

Join us at Understand Horses Live, 9–10 Aug at Nottingham Trent University.

2 immersive days of lectures, demos & workshops led by equine experts. Deepen your insight into horse behaviour, welfare, training, physiology & human‑horse connection.

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SHANNEAN FIELDS WINS SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations to Shannean Fields (Shu) from Oklahoma who is the winner of the free scholarship place on Trudi Dempsey’s ‘Understand Clicker Training for Horses’ course starting 20th September 2025.

Course info:

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UNDERSTAND BITLESS HORSE RIDING AND TRAINING ON-DEMAND. An archived webinar recording of equine trainer and behaviour consultant Trudi Dempsey on riding and training using bitless bridles.

ARCHIVED WEBINAR RECORDING

If you missed the recent webinar on bitless riding and training with Trudi Dempsey the archived recording is now available.

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This webinar has been approved for 1 CPD point for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches by The British Horse Society.

UNDERSTAND HORSES LIVE - EARLY BIRD ENDS 30TH JUNE

Join us at Understand Horses Live for two packed days exploring everything from gastric ulcers and the gut–brain axis to wild horse behaviour, rein aids, equine housing and more.

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BECOME AN ACCREDITED TRAUMA-INFORMED HORSE TRAINER

The Trauma-Informed Horse Trainer Certificate course starts again on 20th September 2025.

The Early Bird rate is available until 30th June 2025.

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This webinar has been approved for 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).