Equine Learning and Training Seminar

Like to know more about how your horse learns so that you can improve training, achieve better performance, understand why problems arise in the handled and ridden horse and learn how to treat/prevent them? If so, then come to the

Equine Learning and Training Seminar

presented by
Dr Andrew McLean B. Sc. Dip. Ed. PhD
Saturday 27th November 2.00pm - 8.00pm
Spruce Lodge, Ballyrogan Stud, Redcross, County Wicklow

Dr Andrew McLean will demonstrate how the simple basic principles of learning theory may be incorporated into the training and riding of horses by all levels of riders and trainers, ensuring success. Positive outcomes can be reached in optimal time without the use of punishment devices or gadgets, and behavioural problems may be eradicated.

Registration will be at 2.00pm, followed by a presentation from 2.30pm - 5.00pm. After refreshments there will be three practical demonstrations, ending with a Q&A session.

Cost: Prebooked €40. At the door €50 ( incl. tea/coffee & refreshments) pre-booking is advisable.

This Workshop is organized by Orla Doherty MVB MSc MRCVS, of the Irish Equine Behaviour Clinic

Enquiries:Tel Janet on 086 8585125 or email cookejanets@hotmail.com or Orla at animalbehaviourclinic@gmail.com

Spruce Lodge is off the N11 When approaching from Dublin direction take the right turn at Jack Whites pub,(which is on the LHS, 15 miles after the Wicklow turn off) then turn immediately left & follow this narrow road for approx. 2.5 miles. The entrance to Spruce lodge is on the RHS. Follow signs for the Conference Centre.

Overview of the programme

The seminar will cover the following topics:

• Equine learning as applied to horse training and biomechanics

• Problem behaviours and how to resolve and prevent them

• Application of learning theory to training in-hand and under saddle

Summary Biography of Presenters

Dr Andrew McLean is an expert in the field of equine psychology, behaviour and training. He began riding at the age of three and started breaking and training horses while still in his teens. He has competed successfully in show jumping, in dressage to FEI level and represented Australia in three-day eventing in 1989. Andrew has a degree in Zoology and a PhD in ethology (the science of animal behaviour). He is a fully accredited coach, conducts training clinics & lectures and demonstrates the psychology of training horses across Australia, Europe and North America. He is a founder member of the International Society for Equitation Science and is actively involved in on-going study of equine behaviour and learning.

Together with his wife Manuela, Andrew has used the knowledge he has gained to develop and clearly explain effective and humane training techniques. At their Australian Equine Behaviour Centre in Melbourne they both train and retrain hundreds of horses every year and coach riders of all ages and skill levels.

For further information on Andrews work see www.aebc.com.au

Orla Doherty qualified as a veterinary surgeon from UCD in 1992 and completed a Master's degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare in Edinburgh University, Scotland in 1993. She carried out further research and study into equine behaviour and learning at Edinburgh University and then at Cornell University, New York, and at Auburn University Alabama, USA. Most recently she has studied with Dr Andrew McLean at the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, Melbourne, Australia. Orla currently lectures on equine behaviour in University College Dublin and the University of Limerick. She has been a member of, and has competed within Eventing Ireland, Dressage Ireland, the SJAI, and AIRC.

Orla has been running a veterinary referral behaviour clinic, in Ireland, since 1995, and in April 2010, was instrumental in organising the first ever seminar to be given by Dr McLean, in Ireland. Since this seminar she has presented a number of workshops on Equine Learning and Training, and will continue this programme through the winter.

The purpose of the programme is to promote ethical, evidence based training and thus improve the welfare of the horse in sport.

There will be opportunities for attendees of Orla's workshops to take part in further clinics / coaching evenings, at which progress made will be assessed, and further training given. It is intended that these clinics will be for small numbers, and that they will be run on a local basis whenever possible.

Equine Learning and Training Seminar

Equine Learning and Training Seminar

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