Behaviour Consultation

Equine behavioural problems are often very complex, and thus require thorough investigation in order to build a robust behaviour modification plan that addresses the root causes of the issue. Consultations include:

• Introductory phone call - to establish if this is the right service for you and your equine, and to discuss the basic aspects of the behavioural problem.

• Veterinary referral - I will contact your vet to obtain a referral. Behavioural problems are often linked to physical health, so it’s very important to keep your vet in the loop and work together to rule out pain and medical conditions as a cause before commencing with behaviour modification.

• Information gathering - I will ask you lots of questions to learn as much as I can about your equine’s history, current environment, training, behaviour, health, etc.

• Home visit - I will visit you and your equine at home and observe you together. Where appropriate I will assess the behaviour practically and trial management and training modifications.

• Case Report - I will write a report on the assessments conducted, my analysis of the problem and my recommendations.

• Behaviour Modification Plan - Specific training/shaping plans, as well as management plans for you to follow.

• Email/text support - I can offer guidance and advice over the phone for up to 6 months following the consultation so that you feel completely supported while following the behaviour modification plan.

Pricing

Full Consultation - £150

Virtual Consultation (excluding home visits) - £75

Additional home visits are priced at £40 per hour

I charge 40p per mile for home visits more than 15 miles away from Exeter on top of the above costs.

Advice Calls

Sometimes you don’t want a full consultation or coaching session, you just have a few questions that you want to ask a professional. The equestrian world can be full of pressure, with everybody having strong opinions on what you should or shouldn’t do. I can’t solve all of your problems with a phone call, but I can listen to you without judgement and chat through any difficulties relating to your equine’s behaviour with you. If you want to call and ask for some advice about a problem you are experiencing, simply drop me an email at info@cmequine.co.uk or fill in my contact form.

Pricing

30-Minute Call - £10

60-Minute Call - £20

Professional Services

If you are a fellow professional or organisation that is interested in working with me, please get in touch via email to discuss. I am interested in:

• Writing articles on equine behaviour for magazines, blogs, etc.

• Being interviewed for educational content (magazines, podcasts, YouTube videos, etc) with a focus on equine behaviour.

• Collaborating with research studies relating to equine behaviour and human behaviour change for equines.

• Participating in equine behaviour research by filling out surveys, being interviewed, etc.