UNDERSTAND HORSES LIVE
Understand Horses Live is a unique equine event - two days of lectures plus practical demos & training workshops on horse behaviour, training, physiology, equine science and welfare.
FEEDBACK FROM UNDErSTAND HORSES LIVE 2025
Practical Day
“The two days have been really interesting and it has been nice to meet like minded people!”
“Fantastic weekend, really informative. From a professional point of view it has been great to meet so many people in person. The group is very welcoming and doesn’t feel “cliquey” which sometimes equine events can feel.”
“Enjoyed the more interactive elements - also very much enjoyed the behaviour case studies!”
“Having a group of like-minded people can really help feeling supported and like you are going in the right direction.”
“Really great day and enjoyed the demos”
“This day fit do will with yesterday’s topics - it was an inspirational experience.”
Lecture Day
“Realy good mixed bag of lectures covering a wide range of topics. Great day.”
“Great breadth of topics”
“Every single topic covered today was relevant and important.”
“Excellent full day, lots of content, very knowledgeable speakers. Enjoyed the whole day.”
“So much expertise and knowledge in the room, easy to follow, learnt a lot.”
“Brilliant speakers, enjoyed the amount of science facts.”
“Really enjoyed all the presentations, learnt lots from all of them. Lots to fit in and think about, but all worth it.”
“Great range of speakers. I’ve had a fantastic day! Everyone is so friendly.”
“Really good to connect to current thinking ... great to hear about current research.”
“Great day, very informative. Thank you to all involved.”
“It’s great to be back at UH Live - you are doing amazing work”
“The information was delivered professionally and covered a great range of topics.”
“I really enjoyed the day - a lot to take in - a lot of topics covered”
“Great, knowlegeable speakers. Very interesting topics. Great value.”
“Really fascinating day all round”
“Really interesting speakers and subjects. Well organised.”
“A well organised day with great presentations.”
FEEDBACK FROM UNDErSTAND HORSES LIVE 2024
Practical Day
“Another triumph - incredible weekend.”
“Brilliant event, very good organisation.”
“Absolutely amazing! Value for money and quality information from established and well respected speakers. So much fun!”
“Thank you for a brilliant day!”
“Thank you so much for putting on a spectacular weekend. Really special weekend. Interesting and informative!”
“Really enjoyed today, thankyou. So much to think about.”
“Whole event even more well organised and put together each year and so much fun. Thank you!”
Lecture Day
“Great day. Lots of ideas to try. Very motivational.”
“Every single topic covered today was relevant and important.”
“Brilliant day!”
“Thank you for a very interesting day!”
“Loved it, just like last year!”
“Really enjoyed all the presentations, learnt lots from all of them. Lots to fit in and think about, but all worth it.”
“Fantastic day - enjoyed every minute. Lovely to be with like minded people and catch up with familiar faces.”
“Thank you - was really good again.”
“Absolutely brilliant! We need more of this.”
“There were talks I wasn’t necessarily looking forward to but actually found really relevant and informative.”
“The information was delivered professionally and covered a great range of topics.”
“Very interesting, lots of great discussion.”
“Really enjoyed today, thank you So great there is so much research to improve horses lives.”
“Very well organised and great range of presentations.”
“Very engaging and easy to follow. Lovely and friendly people.”
“Really enjoyed and want to do more training now!”
“A really informative day that felt engaging ... Speakers referring to, and including, what other speakers had said, made it feel fluent and cohesive.”
“Excellent day! Thank you.”
“Amazing day! Everyone was super interesting.”
“Great day. All presentations very good, the day was relaxed and friendly.”
“Very friendly event.”
“Great day, lots of different topics covered and great times for questions.”
“Amazing day and lectures.”
“Outstanding event, genuine highlight of my year.”
FEEDBACK FROM UNDErSTAND HORSES LIVE 2023
Practical Day
“Really great day (weekend) / venue, great timing and workshops, interactive. Will definitely recommend / be back next year - thanks!”
“Brilliantly run day! Best demo day I’ve been to as taking the horses needs into consideration means you get the most out of them because the horses are more comfortable. You can learn so much just from observation!”
“Thank you for such an amazing weekend which has been so informative and interesting. It has also been a great opportunity for networking and potential collaboration in future.”
“Great two days and really pleased I came. Thank you! Would highly recommend this.”
“Incredibly worthwhile day - a breath of fresh air from the first demo onwards and I’ve learned a lot & boosted my confidence. Thank you!”
“Loved all of the sessions today - thank you!”
“Really enjoyed the whole weekend.”
“It has been a fabulous day and given me lots to think about.”
“First one last year was amazing, this year even better! Throughly enjoyed, so nice to be able to speak to and be around so many likeminded people.”
“Everything was interesting & valuable. A great learning experience.”
Lecture Day
“A great day thankyou.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed today, the range of topics and speakers...”
“Well organised, informative and great food. Thank you.”
“It was all very informative & engaging. Lunch was excellent!”
“Everything 10/10! Hospitality, knowledge, entertainment!”
“I really enjoyed the day and the variety of talks!”
“Brilliant talks, great subjects / speakers, fab networking opportunities...”
“Great organisation, lovely to meet so many like-minded people. Thank you.”
“Fantastic day, lots of useful information.”
“Great day, very informative. Thank you to all involved.”
“I’ve come back for a second time and after Understand Horses last year. It’s changed my life, so thankyou to Justine & her wonderful team.”
“Amazing as always.”
“Really good day, very informative, well organised, great venue and the most delicious buffet lunch.”
“All very interesting, brilliant event! Thank you!”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the lectures ... overall fantastic. Great information to dissect and follow up on moving forward.”
“Really interesting speakers and subjects. Well organised.”
“Brilliant worthwhile subjects for talks!”
“Enjoyed watching the video clips displaying examples of the subjects / behaviours the presenter is lecturing about - find it helps to imbed the learning.”
“Love being around people who are kind to horses (and people) and sharing all their knowledge to help people & horses.”
“Very well organised time and tech wise - makes a nice change from other conferences!”
FEEDBACK FROM UNDErSTAND HORSES LIVE 2022
Weekend
“Fabulous - well done to all. Loved every minute.”
“Really enjoyed myself than you. Roll on next year!”
“What a great idea ... fab range of subjects & great speakers.”
“A brilliant weekend, thank you all.”
“It was amazing, thank you ... huge appeal to anyone that works in equine & horse owners.”
“It was a great collection of lectures, thank you.”
The next Understand Horses Live is 27-28 June 2026 at Reaseheath College, Cheshire