Resources
Please note- reader discretion recommended. Resources will all have something of value to offer but there might be aspects that do not fit with the Equine Centred approach ethics.​
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Websites
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Integrated Psychotherapeutic Solutions
Jenny’s counselling practice website- supporting anyone to overcome a wide range of emotional, social and mental health issues, offering a range of different therapies to suit the individual and their needs.
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AVSAB - American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
Providing position statements on controversial animal behavior topics such as dominance theory and the use of punishment in animal training.
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Website of Ben Hart, provider of Equine Behaviour Courses and other resources
Online clicker training courses
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A tool for recording facial expressions in horses.
Equine Behaviour and Training Association
Working to improve the management and training of all equines in the UK and promote their physical and emotional wellbeing.
The Equine Behaviour Forum is a membership group open to anyone who is interested in equine mental processes and behaviour. They provide a quarterly journal on equine behaviour.
Catherine Bell Barefoot Hoof Trimming and behaviour consultations
Training in Equine Facilitated Human Development and Psychotraumatology
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
Promoting professionalism and continuing education in the field of animal behavior consulting
Learning About Animals was founded by Suzanne Rogers BSc (Hons) and provides educational events.
Courses on animal behaviour.
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Sue Gardner and Applied Equine Behavior (AEB)
Home study and practical courses on equine behaviour.
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Reading
Animal Wise: The Thoughts and Emotions of Our Fellow Creatures by Virginia Morell
Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans De Waal
Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel by Carl Safina
Clicker training for horses: Foundation Lessons by Jenni Nellist
Connection Training: The Heart and Science of Positive Horse Training by Hannah Weston and Rachel Bedingfield
Equine Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians and Equine Scientists, 2e by Paul McGreevy
Equine Behaviour in Mind: Applying Behavioural Science to the Way We Keep, Work and Care for Horses by Suzanne Rogers
Equine Behaviour: Principles & Practice by D. Mills and K. Nankervis
Equine Welfare by Marthe Kiley-Worthington
Horses in Company by Lucy Rees
Knowing Your Horse: A Guide to Equine Learning, Training and Behaviour by Emma Lethbridge
Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses by Rachaël Draaisma
The Art and Science of Clicker Training for Horses: A Positive Approach to Training Equines and Understanding Them by Ben Hart
The Equid Ethogram: A Practical Field Guide to Horse Behavior by Sue McDonnell
The Horse's Mind by Lucy Rees
The Mind of the Horse by Michel-Antoine Leblanc
Through Our Eyes Only? by Marian Stamp Dawkins
You Can Train Your Horse to Do Anything!: On Target Training Clicker Training and Beyond by Shawna Karrasch