Behaviour Consultation

Equine behavioural problems are often very complex, and thus require thorough investigation in order to build a robust behaviour modification plan that addresses the root causes of the issue. Consultations include:

• Introductory phone call - to establish if this is the right service for you and your equine, and to discuss the basic aspects of the behavioural problem.

• Veterinary referral - I will contact your vet to obtain a referral. Behavioural problems are often linked to physical health, so it’s very important to keep your vet in the loop and work together to rule out pain and medical conditions as a cause before commencing training.

• Information gathering - I will ask you lots of questions to learn as much as I can about your equine’s history, current environment, training, behaviour, health, etc.

• Home visit - I will visit you and your equine at home and observe you together. Where appropriate I will assess the behaviour practically and trial management and training modifications.

• Case Report - I will write a report on the assessments conducted, my analysis of the problem and my recommendations.

• Behaviour Modification Plan - Specific training/shaping plans, as well as management plans for you to follow.

• Email/text support - I can offer guidance and advice over the phone for up to 6 months following the consultation so that you feel completely supported while following the behaviour modification plan.

Pricing

Full Consultation - £150

Virtual Consultation (excluding home visits) - £75

Additional home visits are priced at “individual coaching” rates.

I charge 40p per mile for home visits more than 15 miles away from Exeter on top of the above costs.

Individual Coaching

I offer one-on-one coaching sessions to those who want to learn how to train their horse using an evidence-based approach. I will teach you how to apply LIMA and use positive and negative reinforcement effectively. These are practical lessons with a theoretical element. This doesn’t include riding instruction. I devise these lessons to suit the individual, depending on your prior knowledge, experience and goals. These take place at your equine’s residence, and so the content of lessons is dependent on your facilities (for example, if you want a coaching session on loading, you must provide a trailer and a safe place to practice for the lesson to take place).

Some examples of topics we can cover in coaching sessions include:

• Clicker training

• Target training

• Systematic desensitisation

• Pressure and release

• Specific handling problems, such as catching, picking up feet, loading, etc.

Pricing

1-Hour Session - £40

1.5-Hour Session - £50

2-Hour Session - £60

I charge 40p per mile for home visits more than 15 miles away from Exeter on top of the above costs.

Advice Calls

Sometimes you don’t want a full consultation or coaching session, you just have a few questions that you want to ask a professional. The equestrian world can be full of pressure, with everybody having strong opinions on what you should or shouldn’t do. I can’t solve all of your problems with a phone call, but I can listen to you without judgement and chat through any difficulties relating to your equine’s behaviour with you. If you want to call and ask for some advice about a problem you are experiencing, simply drop me an email at info@cmequine.co.uk or fill in my contact form.

Pricing

30-Minute Call - £10

60-Minute Call - £20