Educational Training Day - Focusing On The Horse/Human Relationship With Bonny Mealand & Dr Emily Kieson

Focusing On The Horse/Human Relationship With Bonny Mealand and Dr Emily Kieson

Friday 20 October 2023, 10am-3pm

Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling, FK9 4RN

Following on from the success of our 'Strengthening The Horse/Human Relationship' Conference in March of this year, this enjoyable and thought-provoking day is for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of horse behaviour and learn about cutting edge and clearly outlined training principles.  The main focus will be on the most important elements that go into building a trusting partnership with your horse.  There will be time for discussion and conversation and our guest speakers, Bonny Mealand and Dr Emily Kieson, look forward to your contributions.

Bonny Mealand has been working with and studying both domestic and wild horses for many years.  She is passionate about sharing the valuable information she has learnt and showing how inextricably linked the worlds of domestic and wild horses are.

Bonny has extensive experience as an Equine Podiatrist and she is currently an Equine Science Masters student at the University of Edinburgh (Dick Vet).  She regularly writes in equine magazines and runs her own business, Touching Wild, which you can find more information on here.

Dr Emily Kieson holds a PhD in Comparative Psychology, a MS in Psychology and a graduate degree in Equine Science.  Her research focuses on equine behavioural psychology, equine welfare and horse-human interactions.  Her current research focuses on equine friendships.  To read more about Emily, please visit her website by clicking here.

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Proposed Agenda (Subject To Change)

0930-1000    Refreshments and introductions

1000-1030    Introduction to horse-led work and how this way came about

1030-1100    Learning theory in equitation and emerging new perspectives

1100-1130    Observations and the importance of an ethological perspective

1130-1200    New perspectives on equine social structure and social interactions

1200-1300    Lunch

1300-1320    Evolutionary context, who is a horse?  Understanding communication and synchrony

1320-1340    Connecting equine social worlds with horse/human interactions - alignment, misalignment and practical understanding

1340-1400    Trust, communication, connection and respect - definitions and practice

1400-1420    Guided practice and application - examples of horse-led work

1420-1440    Applications of this work to domestic horses

1440-1500    Discussion and questions

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General Admission: £30
BHS Accredited Professional Coaches: £25
Lunch and refreshments included.

4 CPD points available.
Open to all.

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