UNDERSTAND HORSES LIVE
Behaviour • Training • Physiology • Welfare
27 - 28 June 2026
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
CHESHIRE, UK
The fifth annual Understand Horses Live weekend will be in late June 2026 at an exciting new venue: Reaseheath College in Cheshire, UK.
Understand Horses Live is two days of lectures, practical demos & workshops on horse behaviour, training, physiology, equine science and welfare.
An international panel of experts - equine behaviour consultants, academics, vets, physios and trainers - will lecture on a variety of fascinating subjects on Saturday, then present practical demos and workshops with horses on Sunday.
Understand Horses Live is aimed at horse owners, students and equestrian professionals interested in improving their knowledge and understanding of horse behaviour, training, physiology, equine science and welfare.
Tickets are available for the whole weekend (Saturday & Sunday) or the Lecture Day (Saturday) only.
UNDERSTAND HORSES LIVE 2026 PRESENTERS
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Irith Bloom
Animal Behaviourist & Trainer
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Trudi Dempsey
Equine Behaviourist & Trainer
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Justine Harrison
Equine Behaviourist & Trainer
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Sooz Foster
Equine & Canine Trainer
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Roxane Kirton
Veterinary Behaviourist
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Emma Lethbridge
Neuroscientist & Equine Behaviourist
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Sam Tibbetts
Equine Veterinary Nurse
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Rosa Verwijs
Senior Lecturer & Equine Behaviourist
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JESSICA WEIGH
Equine Veterinarian
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Bronwen Williams
Mental Health Nurse, Educator and Writer
TOPICS
Lecture presentations, demos and workshops will focus on positive, practical, evidence-based solutions to a wide variety of equine behaviour, training, health and welfare issues.
Topics include:
The role of supplements and medication in behaviour modification
Troubleshooting training challenges
Navigating difficult conversations with owners, clients, and professionals
Managing emergency and high-risk situations safely
Using the SAFETY protocol in trauma-informed cases
Prevention and management of gastric ulcers
Reducing stress during gastroscopy
Low-stress husbandry, handling, and veterinary care
Equine problem solving and cognition
Applied case studies from real-world practice
BUY Tickets
Tickets are available to purchase for the whole weekend (Saturday & Sunday) or the Lecture Day (Saturday) only.
Saturday Lecture Day tickets are not transferable to the Sunday Practical Day. (Sunday-only tickets will not be available.)
Please note: there are only a limited number of weekend tickets available. We recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.
Please read the terms and conditions (below) before purchasing tickets.
REASEHEATH COLLEGE DISCOUNT
A 20% discount is available for current Reaseheath students and staff (but not friends and family). Email info@understandhorses.com from your reaseheath.ac.uk email address to book your ticket directly.
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INFORMATION
Location - Saturday
Reaseheath College
Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6DF (map)
Location - Sunday
Reaseheath Equestrian Centre
Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6DF (map)
Parking
There is plenty of free parking available on site at both venues.
Accommodation
Unfortunately, there is no accommodation available on site at Reaseheath College. There is plenty of hotel, guesthouse and Airbnb accommodation in the local area, including Premier Inn Crewe (Nantwich), Premier Inn Crewe West, Travelodge Crewe, Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa and Alvaston Hall Hotel, but we recommend that you book early for the best prices.
Food & Drink
A buffet lunch on Saturday and Sunday, plus teas & coffees on both days are included in the ticket price.
WiFi
Reaseheath College will provide free WiFi access for Understand Horses Live attendees for both days.
Sponsorship
Advertising and sponsorship packages are available for this event. Contact us for details.
CPD/CEU
Approval is pending for CPD/CEU by the British Horse Society, Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) and the International Society of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
Age Restriction
Teenage children (13-17) are welcome when accompanied by an adult (18+). Each attendee (including parents/guardians) must purchase a valid ticket in advance. Unaccompanied children will be refused entry to the event. Adults without their own ticket will be refused entry to the event.
Terms & Conditions
All tickets must be purchased online in advance - no tickets will available at the venue.
Saturday Lecture Day tickets are not transferable to the Sunday Practical Day.
Confirmation of your ticket purchase will be sent to your entered email address.
Information about the event will be sent to your entered email address.
No refunds will be available within 7 days of the event start time.
The organisers reserve the right to amend any aspect of this event or to cancel this event at any time.
All monies will be returned in full in the event of cancellation.