Our Mission, Aims and Values

Maintain continuous high standard by

• embracing new research/ science from related fields
• nurturing a culture of support and education
• mentoring and case reviews
• CPD to ensure that practice reflects and keeps up to date with the latest research from related fields, e.g. veterinary, psychology.
• The ethical application of science
• Build relationships with institutions such as colleges, universities and professional bodies for wider understanding of the role of equine psychology specialists and mutual benefit.
• Create calm, confident and competent equine psychology specialists.
• Provide a stepping stone for new consultants into other professional organisations

Help humans and horses to work together in a safer and more co-operative way.

Support the dissemination of research that furthers a broader appreciation of the horse, the horse-human relationship and the horse’s role in society and the world.

Recognise businesses that reflect our vision and aims and can therefore demonstrate best practice to the wider public, e.g. by EBA accreditation of yards, riding schools, member’s courses, products and services.

Reach out to sectors of the equine industry traditionally associated with stressful or unsafe management practices and poor equine welfare.

Emphasize the high standard in education of consultants.

Raise awareness of the importance of equine mental health and the human benefits from it among professionals, trainers and the general (horsey) public.

Build relationships with academic institutions, charities, clubs and professionals from related fields, for understanding, mutual benefit and to broaden the focus.

Create a supportive culture where each member’s contribution is respected

An acceptance that methods and statistics can guide, but not define