“It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from learning.”
— Claude Bernard”
Education & Lecturing
I regularly lecture in educatuonal settings and offer a range of CPD - covering a number of topics looking at the behaviour and welfare of dogs and horses as well as animal welfare and ethics. These can be done as formal lectures (ideal for college or university students) or informal talks (ideal for owners and those wanting to expand their knowledge or learn something new).
I’m experienced in delivering lectures and have been lecturing on Animal Osteopathy courses and degrees since 2014 with both The European School of Osteopathy and Animal Osteopathy International. I teach the students about animal behaviour and body language to improve their skills as manual therapists and osteopaths. I have been a guest speaker on a Vaquero Horsemanship clinic and presented at several annual meetings for the Association of Animal Osteopaths. I also present for E-Horse and do local talks on equine behaviour and bitting.
My lectures and talks are dynamic and engaging with plenty of videos and photos to accompany the information presented in a PowerPoint. I also run practical workshops and clinics, these can be combined with a lecture or talk to make up a full day of education and learning.
To host a talk, I will need a room large enough for a projector and screen to go up (if the venue doesn’t already have one), space for seating, access to power for laptop and projector. If you're interested in booking me for one or more of these topics, then contact me to discuss your requirements and we can arrange a tailored package and price.
Topics
Evolution and domestication of canines and equines
The natural behaviours of horses and dogs and the consequences of being pets
Body language and communication
Learning theory and the science of training methods
Common behaviour problems - recognising stress, pain and fear and understanding the root causes to behavioural issues
Severe behavioural problems – e.g. separation anxiety, aggression and dangerous behaviours for riders or handlers
Severe phobias – e.g. fireworks, vets, grooming, cars, loading and travelling
Captive and domestic animal welfare science and the law - pet, farm, zoo and laboratory animals
Equine bits and bitting – the science and mechanics of bitting and bridle fitting
Practical workshops and clinics
Groundwork for horses
Basic life skills for dogs – training the right behaviours for the modern dog
Enrichment for horses and dogs
Bitting clinics