Equithology

Equithology® is a registered Trademark. Equithology® - the scientific study of horse behaviour (eq It was set up in 2012.

Equithology Ltd offers courses and lessons in applied horse behaviour (equine ethology) for horse training in all disciplines. Founder, Pippa Winkworth spent many years training in traditional equitation including dressage, eventing and showjumping before focusing on dressage. She qualified as a BHS AI and Int SM and won the prestigious regional title of Young Instructor of the Year Award in 2007.

Pippa has 20+ years experience in Natural Horsemanship and has been fortunate to have trained with some of the world’s leading natural horsemanship professionals. She has successfully trained 100’s of horses of all levels using techniques which are based on understanding the horse’s natural psychology. She also has an in depth knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics, working as a veterinary therapist for over 15years (MSc Vet Phys, Dip ESAO (Animal Manipulative Therapy)). There are many techniques which focus on how the horse thinks or how they should move but very few have a clear and in depth knowledge of what is under the horse’s skin. Equithology® encompasses both behaviour and equitation into one training method. Easy step by step levels allow you to progress and certificates are available for those who wish to be assessed.

13/04/2015

Horses regularly trained with ground work are more relaxed when ridden

A recent study of dressage horses in Germany that looked at rein length and tension revealed a surprising finding: horses who were regularly trained in ground work/in-hand work had lower heart rat...

27/03/2015

Hof Butenland

No more grooming!

Paul und die Kuhputzmaschine.......

Paul and the electric cow brush.......

*Hof Butenland is a farmed animal sanctuary. We rescue and provide lifelong care for animals that have been saved from slaughter, neglect, exploitation and abuse. Hof Butenland is their lifetime home now.

19/03/2015

Meetville

Ha ha

Never try this yourself! Might hurt :)
Sent in by Muhammad Rowe

17/03/2015

Loved seeing how well Bentley & Lisa Harvey are doing in the lesson last week. What a transformation in a few months. Very excited about the coming months. Dedication, trust and commitment produce RESULTS!!! Well done Lisa, looking forward to our next session Friday. Pippa

14/03/2015

Cambridge Veterinary Physiotherapy

How is your horse?? There seems to be a nasty virus type bug going around the horse community in Sussex & Surrey at the mo. Symptoms seem to be pale mucous membranes (gums), lethargy, depression, some cases weight loss followed a few days later by swollen glands and a snotty nose. Some horses have developed a cough. If you have noticed a change in your horse or have seen any of these symptoms please contact your vet for further advice. It's probably best not to travel your horse if you suspect that there is a problem. Also, if you have booked me in for a therapy session please contact me if you are at all concerned.

13/02/2015

Wandarrah Estate

Who says horses don't dream? Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria rescue, Eddie, demonstrates otherwise...

16/12/2014

Justine Harrison - Equine Behaviourist

Does your horse have 'horns'?

Some horses have been found to have small bony growths on the front of their skull, that historically have been considered may be the evolutionary remains of 'horns'. They are small bumps on the forehead above the eyes, small in size, maybe as big as a 10p piece.

Sometimes only one bump is seen, but they more commonly occur in pairs. These have been reportedly seen at the rate of perhaps 2 or 3 individuals per thousand in Thoroughbreds. This trait is seen more commonly in some breeds - among those the Moyle in the US and the Carthusian Andalusian.

There are historic references in literature to 'horned' horses with admirable qualities of endurance and courage - Alexander the Great's horse Bucephalus was said to have horns.

If there are any signs of similar bumps on your horse's head, please can you contact Kerry Morgan, who is researching this trait - see details at the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/Kerry.Morgan4/posts/4837888880506

Please email Kerry at [email protected] if you have any info you can share with her.

(Illustration photos credit Marilyn Moyle DVM)

08/11/2014

Lovely day teaching today. Thanks everyone for being great students. Sooo nice to have the big indoor arena at Sands Farm EC in weather like this. Thanks to Lizzie Pollard & Ame Dempsey for use of horses.

18/10/2014

Study: Horses can Communicate Blanketing Preferences

I have seen a growing trend in over rugging in recent years. Some horses are weighed down by four or five thick rugs eben when the weather is not that cold. The temperature inside the rugs feels way too high and I wonder about the effects of long hours of over heating. Maybe we should set up this experiment and let the horses choose!

Researchers taught horses to request a blanket be put on, a rug be taken off, or no change using different symbols.

16/10/2014

Had a fantastic lesson with Lisa yesterday. I can't believe how quickly Lisa and Bentley are coming on. I love seeing the positive changes and I can't wait to see what happens over the next few months.

16/10/2014

Had Sky out today to fix internet...... it's still not working so I am having problem getting access unless I go to the local pub, which sounds fun but I'm far too busy! On top of that I fell in a huge muddy pit and managed to bang my head so that put a real spanner in the works. I'm off on a course tomorrow but hopefully I will be able to catch up on emails over the weekend.

29/09/2014

Are you a RIDER or a PARASITE?

Years ago I was watching a woman riding her horse over fences. Each time the horse landed after a fence, he threw his head up and bolted. The rider would then jerk the horse around in a small...

24/09/2014

15/09/2014

29/08/2014

I'm looking forward to the Festival of Horsemanship in Slindon this weekend. I'll be doing a demo with the superstar Lipizzaner, Foggy. Come and visit our trade stand for the latest course and clinic info.

07/07/2014

LGCT Paris 2014 - Gregory Wathelet and Conrad lose their bridle mid-round!

I bet he wished he'd learnt to train bridleless....wouldn't have to panic and jump off then!!!!

http://youtu.be/Df8oDx-KGXQ

One of the most extraordinary clear rounds of the Prix du Qatar came from Gregory Wathelet (BEL), whose mount Conrad de Hus managed to dislodge his bridle pa...

07/06/2014

Equithology students

06/03/2014

Cambridge Veterinary Physiotherapy

I'm very excited about Riot and Milie competing at Crufts tomorrow. So pleased we managed to get him back on track after his injury and get him back to fitness in time. I believe he will be running at 10.30am on You Tube so keep a look out. Good luck to both of them from Animal Therapist Ltd.

20/02/2014

Horses Inside Out

Can't wait to hear all of the speakers at the conference this weekend. Anyone else going from Sussex / Surrey?

I am really looking forward to discussing all back matters with Dr Sue Dyson, Dr Theresia Licka, Dr Bechtolsheimer and all the other wonderful speakers we have coming to our conference next weekend! Such a luxury!! http://ow.ly/scqEN

18/02/2014

Finally, Spring is in the air! Luckily the weather has not had too much of an impact on business and I've actually had the busiest start to the year ever!

Welcome to all who have just joined Equithology and great to see so many old faces again.

As always, I am impressed with the progress everyone is making and look forward to the months ahead. For those who are interested in clinics there will be a number of dates announced soon at various venues. Free place available for hosting a clinic! Pm if interested.

A certificated course in equine behaviour and training is available so please contact me for more information. Dates to be announced later this week.

Stay safe and dry,

25/10/2013

The Pure Feed Company

Equine art.....Jeff Uitto

How about a round of 'LIKES' Stunning work by this Washington based artist.

Thanks to Penny for sending in the Share

08/06/2013

We are coming to the end of the college year and I'm looking forward to writing more material for September. Looking back over the past year I can't believe how much we have covered in such a short period of time.

Last week I had to witness, yet again, a dressage lesson with appalling techniques used to force a horse into an unnatural posture which triggered a negative behavioural response in the horse. The horse's response was interpreted in the most bizarre and incorrect manner and so the torture continued.

I am saddened that is was a British Dressage listed judge and a professional horse trainer. What was worse were the comments by the listed judge concerning the anatomy and biomechanics of the horse, clearly he had no knowledge in this area but he used it to justify the poor outcome of the training session.

It motivates me to educate more people so that the myths within the dressage industry can be expelled and we can put a stop to the horrendous cruelty which is ultimately damaging dressage.

Keep focused. Be careful with the company you keep as it is easy to become accustomed to cruelty!

17/01/2013

Happy New Year to you all!

This year we will see the launch of the website and membership package which will contain information for homestudy and college courses. This summer we will run a series of courses which will lead towards a diploma for those who are interested in following this pathway as a career choice. Certificated short courses will be available available for horse owners which will give you a great foundation in horse care and handling.

If you have a specific horse problem, please contact me so that I can advise the best course to attend which will cater for your needs.

As always I will continue to teach on a freelance basis for groups or one to one sessions (if you organise a group of 4 people you get a free place!!!!).

The past few years have been so rewarding watching the progress of horses and owners and I'm excited to see what this year will bring. Keep up the good work and the results will happen, naturally.

Watch this space,
Pippa

21/12/2012

The hospital 'kissing it better'

A stay in hospital can be a difficult and worrying time, but one charity is trying to improve patients' experiences by sending in treats and distractions.

20/12/2012

I will be running equine dissection courses next year. Please let me know if you would like to attend. It can really help with training so please come along and learn what is under your horse's skin.

20/12/2012

Some of the 1st year class.

20/12/2012

Equithology Behaviour Course

20/12/2012

Basic handling skills for babies

18/12/2012

B.F. Skinner | Operant Conditioning

Extra info

Skinner believed that the best way to understand behavior is to look at the causes of an action and its consequences. He called this approach operant conditioning.

17/12/2012

Discover Magazine: The latest in science and technology news, blogs and articles - A Gene For Nothin

17/12/2012

ESAO Students - Please join my Facebook 'group' Equithology as I will post some docs for you. Unfortunately I can't add you to the group!

12/12/2012

What kind of Horse-ona™ does your horse have? Instead of persona your horse has a Horseona™. Horse's have their own characteristics which influences their beehaviour. Undertsanding your horse's Horseona™ can change how you work with them. I have developed a behaviour model which will help you to identify what kind of horse you are dealing with. Look out for the new behaviour pack coming soon or for more information email - [email protected].

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