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SUE GARDNERTeaching to a deeper level of understanding

Elsa Suzanne

It occurs to me that everyone who wants to have anything to do with these most wondrous animals needs to be made aware of the core subject: the innate behaviour of horses. Only then might they understand the individual when they meet them. Calling upon this basic knowledge of innate behaviour and then utilising it to inform an appropriate environment and training methods, having welfare as a top priority, can enable co-habitation, which will be beneficial to both parties.

There is no getting away from the fact that horses and ponies survive in a man's world and we need them more than they need us. It is such a privilege that they do seem to enjoy some of what we ask of them, but it is monstrous the way in which many of them are treated by humans, some of them supposedly experienced and good horsemen.

Karen Harrison - Feb '17

I have recently completed the Applied Equine Behaviour theory course and I loved researching the information I wanted to put in my answers. The course is set out so comprehensively that it is easy to follow but it really grabbed my attention and made me think about my relationship with my horse. I would recommend everyone do this course it is really brilliant. Sue Gardner is so knowledgeable and her feedback on my assignments was extremely helpful.

Karen Harrison - March '16

I am now a lot more aware of myself than before and I have raised my standards in all aspects of care for Rocky and any other horses I take care of including any I’m riding. As a result with Rocky I have a horse that looks at me with much more respect and softness. I have more awareness of his mental, emotional and physical requirements.