Building a positive future

Strategy

Right now things are changing rapidly.

Scandals involving superstars of equestrian sport, incidents of horse abuse during elite level competition, and a lack of transparency undermine community support and place equestrian sport's future at risk.

Creating an ethical and sustainable sport horse industry is possible.

Protecting the sport we love

Horses are our business and our passion and we can't afford to ignore the public's growing concern about horses in sport and leisure.

There is much we can do to improve horse welfare!

Dr Karen Luke has over 30 years hands-on experience caring for and training horses, so she is not a 'pie in the sky' academic, she understands the needs of competitors and those running equestrian businesses, like riding schools and trail riding establishments. She can offer practical, evidence-based solutions that are workable for you.

In addition to her extensive practical experience, Dr Luke's groundbreaking research has identified many of the barriers to change within the equestrian community and developed cutting edge approaches to help organisations successfully navigate the changes needed to protect the long-term future of their sport.

Dr Karen Luke is available to help your business, club or organisation with:

• change planning - so you can make positive progress from the start

• policy and protocol development, for example updating welfare policies and gear rules

• education services such as presentations and workshops for staff or members

• training to improve member's understanding of horse behaviour

• upskilling coaches in evidence-based training approaches such as learning theory (Equitation Science) and the LIFE animal training framework

Policy

Education