Listening to the Horse: Ethics, Sentience, and Daily Practice

Name: Listening to the Horse: Ethics, Sentience, and Daily Practice
Start: 2025-10-07T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-07T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Northumberland College Kirkley Hall Campus NE20 0AQ

Schedule

Tue Oct 07 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Northumberland College Kirkley Hall Campus NE20 0AQ | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN

This thought-provoking session invites equine professionals to re-examine everyday practices through the lens of equine sentience. By shifting from a task-focused, control-oriented mindset to one rooted in empathy, presence, and partnership, we can move beyond simply “doing to” horses — and begin truly “being with” them.
Light refreshments will be available.
The session will be taught by Debbie Busby BSc MSc MBACP GMBPsS CEBC ABTC-CAB CCAB (pictured below) a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist specialising in equine and canine behaviour, a registered psychotherapist and author. With a background in both animal behaviour science and human psychology, Debbie integrates evidence-based practice with a relational approach focused on the wellbeing of both animals and humans.
This event has been allocated 3 BHS APC CPD points.
Venue - The Banqueting Hall, Northumberland College Kirkley Hall Campus, NE20 0AQ.