Equine Behaviourist and Trainer
Trudi Dempsey
solving problems
for you and
your horse
We all love the horses in our care, for many of us they are a huge part of our lives. That’s why, when horse behaviour and training problems arise, it can be so upsetting. As a Certified Equine Behaviourist, I have helped lots of people, like you, to overcome problems and emerge with better understanding and communication that results in healthier relationships.
Trudi strives to bring back the joy to equine/human partnerships.
Trudi Dempsey : Equine Behaviourist and Trainer
Trudi’s love affair with horses began as a small child and her work today as an equine behaviourist and trainer aims to recreate those healthy relationships she had with ponies when growing up.
Since then, and using her more than 50 years’ experience of caring for and training horses, Trudi strives to bring back the joy to equine/human partnerships.
Trudi draws on her experience as a classical dressage coach to improve a horse’s physical balance and her knowledge of how horses behave and learning theory to address behaviour and training problems.
Based on the beautiful North Devon coast Trudi makes home visits locally and travels UK wide and internationally to present at conferences, clinics and workshops. She writes for horse and behaviour magazines, guest lectures at universities, mentors and trains equine charity staff and hosts the Lead a Horse to Water podcast. Trudi is honoured to be a member of the IAABC Application Review Committee.
If you’re too distant to meet with Trudi in person she can support you with behaviour consultations and training sessions online as well as distance group coaching through her courses at Understand Horses and via her Positive Horse Club.
As an equine behaviourist, certified by the IAABC (Certified Equine Behaviour Consultant) and accredited by the ABTC (Accredited Animal Behaviourist), Trudi works in a least invasive minimally aversive (LIMA) framework creating comfortable environments for horses to learn in and giving them choice and control during husbandry procedures.
Using a range of training principles that are predominantly positive reinforcement-based, Trudi creates personal plans for individuals and their horses and mentors professionals wanting to adopt these ethical practices.
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Exclusive alumni training club for online meetings, individual and group discussions in a supportive community, feedback on your training videos, downloads, monthly challenges and much more!
My Specialities
Behaviour
Consultation
From a support phone call to a full consultation under veterinary referral, in person or on line. Changing behaviour with personalised plans and ongoing training support.
Positive
reinforcement
Considerate training applying the theory of learning to horses. Clicker (R+) training from beginner to advanced
Bitless
Training
Training without a bit for horses transitioning to bitless up to advanced dressage skills.
Baroque
Dressage
Gymnastic dressage in-hand and ridden using classical dressage techniques that are suitable for beginners up to advanced.
Online
training
Detailed analysis of your training videos via voice over or online meeting. One off assessments or regular training plans.
Personal
Mentorship
Equine professionals and students receive support for training and behaviour change. Work through case studies and receive industry advice.
Husbandry
Training
Problems loading, picking up hooves, administering wormer and medication, grooming or any other care procedures.
Equine
Lifestyle Advice
Advice for improving living and training environments. Help with adding enrichment and coping with box rest. Suitable for novice horse carers or those seeking new ideas.
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