UNDERSTAND HORSES LIVE
9-10 AUGUST 2025
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
BRACKENHURST CAMPUS
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, UK
Following the success of our Understand Horses Live weekends in 2022, 2023 and 2024 in Essex we are back with our unique equine event in August 2025 at a different venue: Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst Campus.
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 the horses based at NTU Brackenhurst 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.
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Saturday 9 AUGUST
Lecture Day
8.45am – 5.30pm
A full day of lectures packed with information on a wide range of subjects.
Trudi Dempsey
Emma Lethbridge
Justine Harrison
Roxane Kirtonplus more presenters to be announced
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Sunday 10 AUGUST
Practical Day
8.45am – 5pm
A full day of demos and training workshops on a wide range of practical subjects.
Trudi Dempsey
Justine Harrison
Holly Gallacher
Roxane Kirton
Rosa Verwijsplus more presenters to be announced
UNDERSTAND HORSES LIVE 2025 PRESENTERS
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Samantha Couper
Equine Ethologist & Behaviourist
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Trudi Dempsey
Equine Trainer & Behaviourist
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Holly Gallacher
Veterinary Physiotherapist
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Nicola Gregory
Principal Academic in Psychology
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Roxane Kirton
Veterinary Behaviourist
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Justine Harrison
Equine Behaviourist
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Jo Hockenhull
Head of Research, The Donkey Sanctuary
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Emma Lethbridge
Neuroscientist & Equine Behaviourist
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Rosa Verwijs
Lecturer & Equine Behaviourist
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Kelly Yarnell
Principal Lecturer, NTU School of Animal Rural & Environmental Sciences
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.
Early Bird Tickets Available until 30th June
NTU DISCOUNT
A 20% discount is available for current NTU students and staff (not friends and family). Email info@understandhorses.com from your ntu.ac.uk email address to book your ticket directly.
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INFORMATION
Location - Saturday & Sunday
Nottingham Trent University
Brackenhurst Campus
Brackenhurst, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0QF (map)
Parking
There is plenty of free parking available.
Accommodation
A limited number of student rooms are available on campus at NTU Brackenhurst for Understand Horses Live. (A booking link will be available here soon.) There should be plenty of hotel, guesthouse and Airbnb accommodation in the area, 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.
Sponsorship
Advertising, sponsorship and trade stand packages are available for this event.
CPD/CEU
Approval is pending for this event by the British Horse Society, Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) and the International Society of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
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.