Horses
Understanding Your Horse
Behavioural consultations
Positive reinforcement training
Bitless riding
Applied learning theory
A Comprehensive Behavioural Assessment
My aim for any behavioural case is to improve the quality of life for both horse and owner – through changing behaviour and promoting safety and welfare for horses and humans. This means I'll be helping you to:
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Create and/or improve horse friendly management
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Use evidence-based training methods that help you and your horse feel calm, safe, and clear about what you're being asked
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I’ll also help you to read and respond to your horse’s body language for better communication
To truly understand your horse, I conduct a thorough assessment of their behaviour. This helps us identify how problem behaviours manifest, what motivates your horse, their emotional experiences, and what they are trying to communicate. By considering these factors within the context of your horse's overall life, we can gain a deeper understanding of their needs.
This detailed assessment allows us to better understand your horse, ensuring their welfare is protected and promoted. It also enhances safety and helps us determine the best steps forward for improving the situation.
Types of cases typically seen:
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Handling issues: catching, leading, barging, pulling away, failure to cooperate with clipping, farriery and veterinary procedures.
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Problems with loading and travelling, fearful or dangerous behaviour at shows and events.
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Aggressive behaviour to people and/or other horses – biting and kicking.
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Stress related behaviour, anxious and fearful horses, separation anxiety, and stable vices such as cribbing and weaving/box walking.
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Ridden problems such as napping, bucking, rearing, bolting, nervous and spooky behaviour.
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Weaning and socialising issues in foals and young horses. Problems with early training.
I also work with rescue horses and the problems that they can present with, such as the results of severe trauma.
The process
1. Contact me to arrange a free, no-obligation 15 minute phone call where we discuss how I can best help you and your horse, or reach out via my contact form and we can discuss your issues over email. You can reach me via Calendly to book a call.
2. Get your horse checked by your vet (if you haven't already done this of course!). Your horse's health interacts with their emotions and behaviour. When I work with your vet on referral it's much easier for me to understand and help your horse, and easier for me to communicate with your vet when this is required. The vet referral form is here.
3. Give me some extra detail on your horse's behaviour. Please complete this behavioural questionnaire and send me some video of your horse’s behaviour as directed in the questionnaire wherever possible. It will take you around 40 to 50 minutes to do so and will help me get a clearer picture of your equine’s life and problems.
4. We meet! This will either be in person or virtually in a an online meeting depending on your preference.
5. You may choose to continue with follow-up sessions either in-person or virtually to help you progress with your horse.
Find out how Jenni can help you and your equine
15 min
Want advice but you're not ready for a full consultation?
Why not join me for a in individual horse behaviour Q & A video call where you can also share videos of your horse with me?
We spend 30 minutes discussing the problems that you are experiencing and work out what your next steps are in order to prevent problems getting worse, preserve your safety and others working with your horse, and to promote your horse's emotional health.
I include a meeting report to help you action your next steps and further appointments are available depending on your requirements.
30 min
35 British pounds
Deepen your connection with horses
with Jenni's Horsemanship Coaching
Positive Reinforcement Training for Horses
Are you curious about positive reinforcement (R+) training for horses?
Whether you're new to the concept or have been using R+ for a while and want to improve, I'm here to help. With over two decades of experience as a pioneer in training horses with R+, I love sharing the horsemanship skills I've learned.
Through my one-to-one horsemanship coaching sessions and clinics, I can guide you on how to apply positive reinforcement to horse training.
I offer one-to-one lessons throughout Swansea and Gower, Neath Port Talbot, and East Carmarthenshire, pop-up clinics can be arranged at your yard if you are further afield.
I also published an e-book in 2012, which I am currently revising and hope to have ready by January 2026. Please contact me for more information.
Bitless Riding
Are you interested in starting bitless riding?
I can help you make a smooth and safe transition from bitted to bitless. From selecting the right bitless bridle and ensuring your set-up is correct, to foundational lessons that help you and your horse understand each other, I'm here to support you.
I offer one-to-one lessons throughout Swansea and Gower, Neath Port Talbot, and East Carmarthenshire. Please contact me for more information.
Applied Learning Theory (Equitation Science)
Are you curious about how horses learn and the best methods to teach them? Do you want to protect the sport's Social Licence to Operate (SLO)?
Whether you're new to learning theory and want to understand how it fits within your equestrian practices, or you're a Pony Club coach or member seeking more training in this cutting-edge area, I'm here to help. If you're preparing for BHS exams or helping others get ready, and want to deepen your knowledge, I can provide the guidance you need.
I have a very strong foundation in equine learning theory and extensive experience in teaching applied learning theory. My educational background includes a Master’s level project on the effect of training methods on horse welfare and the horse-human relationship, completed at the University of Southampton in 2011.
I offer teaching in applied equine learning theory across South and West Wales, in both clinic and classroom settings. Please contact me for more information.