Nicola Chamberlain, BSc(Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour, has been helping horses and dogs with behaviour and training in the New Forest and beyond as a specialist in her field since 2012. Dealing with the whole horse and human-horse relationship, Nicola has studied animal psychology, behaviour, ethology, neurochemistry, human psychology in clinical practice and welfare to a high level and applies t
his knowledge to all horse behaviour issues including general management, groundwork and ridden. From loading, remaining calm for the vet or farrier, separation issues, nervous or spooking, obsessive compulsive disorders such as weaving to working in-hand, general training and ridden issues and more. Whether you are just intending to improve your relationship with your horse, handling or improve your riding, Nicola has developed her horse behaviour and training skills to include the biomechanics of riding, also being a Stage 1 Enlightened Equitation teacher with the core ethos of welfare in mind. When considering 'welfare', the approach applied conforms with both the scientific and UK legal definition, being something which is all too often absent from many horse training and behaviour approaches. However, being at the forefront of these issues is imperative for best resolving behaviour issues and remaining the ride side of animal welfare legislation and the law. However, as well as dealing with such problems, Nicola advocates a proactive approach, believing prevention is better than cure and so advice and courses are also run on ideal or best approach from the outset. For more information on treating deep set problems, or just general information, please visit www.chamberlain-behaviourist.co.uk. Courses or individual lessons are also run on the correct and effective use of clicker/reward based training of horses. Nicola is based in the New Forest, Hampshire, England but undertakes talks and demonstrations throughout the UK.
