Applied Equine Behaviour: Understanding Horses and Treating Behaviour Problems

Combining an in-depth exploration of equine behaviour with clinical practice, Equine Behaviourin Practicefocuses considers how and why horses sometimes struggle to cope and provides a comprehensive explanation of how to consult on and treat a range of equine behaviour problems.

Debbie Busby has a Psychology BSc and a Masters degree in Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare. She was only the third equine behaviourist in the UK to qualify to register at the highest level with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) as a Clinical Animal Behaviourist (horses and dogs), and she is an Accredited Animal Behaviourist (horses) with the ABTC. Debbie is a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, which has the highest entry level qualifications of any animal behaviour organisation in the UK; all full members are academically qualified to at least FHEQ level 6 (honours degree) and knowledge and practical experience are rigorously assessed in the form of detailed case studies. She is also a Certified Horse Behaviour Consultant member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants and Secretary of the Equine Behaviour and Training Association. Debbie is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society and an academic member of the International Society for Equitation Science, and also holds membership of the British Veterinary Behaviour Association, the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour, the UK Centre for Animal Law and the UK Register of Expert Witnesses.