Overcoming behavioural challenges
Higher Foundation Diploma
4
Modules
Access
Lifetime
24
Lessons
Length
Flexible
2
Exams
Award
Diploma
17
Videos
CEU
Accredited
4
Modules
2
Exams
24
Lessons
17
Videos
Award
Diploma
CEU
Accredited
What You'll learn....


This course is designed for horse owners looking to better understand horses and their behaviours, particularly those dealing with emotional obstacles such as anxiety or aggression, or horses coming from rescue situations. You’ll learn to recognise the underlying “why” behind challenging behaviours, moving beyond symptom-based approaches. Discover compassionate, force-free, and pain-free methods that build a stronger horse-human relationship by addressing the core issue, leading to long-term well-being for the horse.
This course is also offered as a CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for equine behaviour professionals and those working with rescued equines, who want to learn more about engaging effectively with traumatised horses and those from rescue backgrounds.
Course Content
Higher Foundation courses generally take 40 – 80 hours of study.
This is self paced learning, you can take as long as you need to complete the course.
- Horse owners
- Equine charities that deal with rehabilitating and rehoming
- Riding coaches & trainers
- Equine professionals
- Equine enthusiasts
This an entry level course, there are no formal entry requirements.
Higher Foundation Diploma in Overcoming Behavioural Challenges with Horses.
Equivalent to NFQ Level 4.
This course is accredied by the Karen Pryor Academy


Accredited Course
On completion of the course, you can apply to the Equine Academy for your FREE certificate.
Course provided by...
Louisa Maree




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