What services does Instinctive Horse Training offer?

We offer behavioural assessment and modification, training and re-training horses at our yard, yard consultations and assessments, young horse training and starting under saddle, and re-training ex-racehorses. We also provide traffic training, handling issues, UK wide training courses, owner training and support after training, plus Skype, media and mobile consultations.

Do you provide training courses for owners as well as horses?

Yes. We provide owner training and support after training, as well as UK wide training courses.

Who will be working with me?

Melanie S. Watson (BHSAI) is our Equine Behaviour Consultant & Trainer, supporting clients with behaviour-focused training and consulting.

Instinctive Horse Training | Horse Riding in Cottingham

Instinctive Horse Training, located in Cottingham, is led by Melanie S. Watson, an expert Equine Behaviour Consultant & Trainer (BHSAI). With over 35 years of experience, Melanie's aim is to assist horse owners in understanding and addressing their horse's behavioural issues. She believes that owners can often find themselves in challenging situations through no fault of their own, as horses' behaviour can rapidly escalate in response to triggering environments.

At Instinctive Horse Training, the focus is on implementing force-free and positive reinforcement horse training techniques based on the principles of animal behaviour and learning. Melanie guides owners through the process of shaping their horse's future behaviour by utilising the science of behavioural science.

To access Melanie's expertise, there are a variety of consultation options available. Phone/Skype consultations allow for in-depth discussions and the development of personalised training plans. Home visits enable Melanie to assess the horse's environment, management practises, and historical influences to create a tailored training plan. In addition, horse owners can choose to send their horses to Melanie's own yard for training, and she encourages owners to be present as much as possible to facilitate their own learning and skill development.

What sets Melanie apart from others in the field is her extensive training experience with horses of various breeds and behavioural issues. Having been training horses since 1985 in Skidby, East Yorkshire, there is no behaviour or breed that she hasn't encountered and successfully trained or retrained.

Instinctive Horse Training provides helpful information and resources through its website and social media pages, allowing horse owners to gain valuable insights into the services Melanie offers. The first step towards accessing her help is to reach out for a friendly and informative chat about the specific situation at hand.

Melanie's ultimate goal is to help horse owners establish a strong partnership, connexion, and mutual trust with their horses. Through her expertise and guidance, she aims to create a harmonious and fulfilling relationship between horse and owner.

For more information and updates, visit the Instinctive Horse Training website and social media pages, including Facebook and Instagram.