Webinar Series – Elevating Equestrian Practices: An Integrated Approach to Future-Proofing Riding Schools Webinar 2

The ABRS+ is pleased to offer to Members and Non-Members a Webinar Series:

Elevating Equestrian Practices: An Integrated Approach to Future-Proofing Riding Schools

This series is presented by Lisa Ashton, who is a Senior Lecturer at Hartpury University, an Equitation Science Coach, Equine Behavioural Consultant and Author who has spent much time considering the impact of the social licence to operate on our approach to horse welfare.

The series comprises 5 webinars:

• Webinar 1 – 4 Nov @ 12.00: Social License and the Future of Riding Schools: The Why, What, and How

Explore the essential role of Social License to Operate (SLO) in shaping the future of riding schools. Learn why earning community trust is crucial and how to build long-term, sustainable relationships that secure your school’s success.

• Webinar 2 – 9 Dec @ 12.00: Responsible Riding Schools: Implementing the Five Domains Welfare Model

Understand how to prioritise horse welfare using the Five Domains Model. This webinar offers practical strategies for enhancing both the physical and mental well-being of horses, elevating the life of a riding school horse to a ‘good life.’

• Webinar 3 – 6 Jan @ 12.00: Understanding Horses: Defining and Observing Behaviour with Objectivity and Curiosity

We explore anthropomorphism and reading horses objectively to elevate horse and human welfare. Understanding the challenge for Riding Schools and the inferences made by equestrians on safety, effectiveness and ethicality.

• Webinar 4 – 3 Feb @12.00: Ethical Horse Training on Purpose: Applying the First Principles (ISES)

Delve into the science of horse training, learning the first principles (International Society for Equitation Science) and their impact on the fortitude of the riding school horse.

• Webinar 5 – 3 Mar @ 12.00: Bridging Welfare and Viability: Collective Solutions for Riding Schools

Explore practical strategies for balancing horse welfare with the financial realities of running a successful riding school. In this collaborative session, we’ll address key challenges such as reducing personal biases in observing horse behaviour, responding ethically to conflict behaviour, and rewarding good welfare both in-hand and under-saddle. Together, co-creating sustainable, horse-centred riding school practices, benefiting horses and humans