This Episode I speak with Sarah Nickels from Abbeys Run Equestrain; a welfare focused, education provider in North East Victoria - Australia. Sarah provides online and in person education with workshops, guided courses and webinars. Sarah is also Host of the podcast 'An Equine Conversation', which is avaliable on most platforms, or you can listen f…

This Episode we meet BHS Accredited Professional Coach and owner of Tilefield Equestrian, Amanda Barton. Based in Hampshire, UK, Tilefield Equestrian offer a variety of holistic events; with regular clinics, workshops and talks on everything from ridden training, bodywork, rehabilitation, behavioural issues, scent work, reiki, saddle fitting, human…

This Episode I speak with Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Jenni Nellist. Based in South Wales UK, Jenni is a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist as well as an Animal Behaviour and Training Council, Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist for Horses. (These are seperate accreditations and registrations, opperated by seperate governing bodies in …

This episode I speak with Kate Blackmore from Equischolars. Kate is an Equine Behaviour consultant and trainer, based in the UK. Equischolars is a unique, activities based learning system, which is available internationally and designed to be suitable for any equestrian establishement to impliment; regardless of size or facilities. Providers join t…

This episode I speak wiht Vikki Fear and UK based Equine Podiatrist / Hoof Care Professional. As well as providing hoof care and hoof boot fittings, Vikki also lectures on the Level 5 diploma at Equine Podiatry Training. Vikki has a holistic approach to hoof care and is focussed on promoting the welfare of horses. For more details visit: www.vikkif…

This Episode we meet Melissa Deal, a US based positive reinforcement trainer and coach who offers online and in-person tuition for owners and professionals. Melissa has a background in dressage, having achived a Bronze medal from the United States Dressage Federation, and now works to promote ethical, welfare focussed training. Melissa is certified…

This Episode I speak with Equine Physiotherapist and Trauma Informed Horse Trainer, Yasmin Stuart. Based in the UK, Yasmin offers a nation wide service, providing holistic and compasionate treatments for horses and training for owners. Yasmin offers online courses through her training hub which is available at www.yasminstuartequinephysio.com or yo…

Phillippa Christie is a Certified Equine Behaviourist, Bit Free and Hoof Boots Professional. Author of the sell out guide Bitless 101, Phillippa offers trianing, behaviour and fitting consultations, as well as webinars, workshops and professional bridle fit courses. Phillippa also runs a small track livery in West Ireland and specialises in barefoo…

Welcome to Change of Tack, the Podcast that brings you Welfare informed professsionals from throughout the Equestrian industry. Thie episode I speak with Alex LeGrande and Aliyah Woodland from the NAC. the NAC offer online education for animal owners and professionals including thier multi-accredited Diploma in Equine Training and Coaching, which o…

This week we meet Trudi Dempsey, an Equine Behaviour Consultant based in the UK. Trudi offers online and in person behaviour consultations as well as coaching in positive reinforcement training and general horsemanship. Her passion is Classical dressage and she has a holistic approach that enables clients from all backgrounds to benefit from her kn…

This Episode I'm joined by Gabriel Lencioni, a Brazilian Vet who has specialised in Animal Behaviour. Gabriel specialises in using Cooperative Care to help reduce stress during veterinary procedures and husbandry activities and together with Equine Behaviourist, Trudi Dempsey and the IAABC; is offering training for horse owners and professionals to…

This Episode we meet Alice Short from Equine Elements, in South West England. Equine Elements provide Equine Facilitated Therapy and Equine Facilitated Learning, as well as Horsemanship and Riding Lessons. Alice places equine welfare at the forefront of her business and we discuss how she prioritises this for the horses in her care and builds aware…

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains mention of childhood sexual abuse. Maggie's Voice is a Reward Based riding centre, based in South Wales UK. They offer ridden and non-ridden lessons as well as Theraputic Horsemanship and also cater for those wanting to develop husbandry skills or simply spend time with horses in an ethical and horse centred …

This week we hear from Caroline Hegarty from Equitopia. Equitopia Centre is an online education platform that provides reliable and evidence based information for horse owners and professionals. Caroline is on a mission to improve horse welfare world wide, by empowering owners with the knowledge to recognise when there may be areas that need improv…

Aliyah Woodland is a UK based, ABTC Animal Training Instructor, who uses behavioural science and positive reinforcement techniques, to help her clients build a deeper understanding of their horses needs, and develop the skills to train calmly and without force or coercion. you can find Aliyah at https://www.facebook.com/EquineThoughtswithAliyahWood…

Welcome to Change of Tack, the podcast that showcases Welfare Aware Equine Professionals and the work they are doing to help horse owners learn ethical and evidence based management and training practices. Intro theme - Calm Background by Yurii KohutBy Eiddwen Skellon Animal-Balance