Recognise how welfare links to environment, diet, and management.
Learn how to make simple changes that improve both welfare and biodiversity.
Build the foundations to support the enivronmant through equine management.
Understand Horse Welfare
Explore the core principles of welfare, including the 5 Domains, 5 Freedoms, , and the 3 F’s welfare models. Learn how freedom, health, and social needs influence how horses interact with their environment.
Providing a Species-Appropriate Environment
Discover what constitutes an environment that meets horses’ natural instincts and needs. Learn how to structure grazing, shelter, and space to promote well-being, reduce stress, and support natural behaviours.
Practical, Environment Friendly Guidance
From paddock layout to low-impact management strategies, you’ll gain practical tools for pasture management that support horse welfare while enhancing biodiversity and pasture resilience.
About the Instructor
Sian Constantine Sian is a biochemist, UKCC Level 2 coach, and the founder of Hoof & Habitat Ltd. She combines scientific knowledge with hands-on equine experience to help owners, coaches, and yard managers create thriving, welfare-friendly spaces for horses.
Who This Course is For
Horse owners, carers, yard and land managers Coaches and instructors responsible for paddocks and turnout Welfare-focused equestrian organisations Anyone interested in practical, evidence-led improvements to horse environments
Why This Course Matters
Good horse welfare starts with understanding the environment. By observing your pasture, shelter, and routines through a welfare-focused lens, you can: - Enhance your horses’ health, behaviour, and comfort - Make low-risk, practical improvements immediately - Support biodiversity and resilient, functional land - Build confidence in your decision-making and long-term planning Whether you manage a single paddock or an entire yard, this course equips you with the knowledge to make informed, positive changes straight away.
Course Curriculum
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Module 1: Introduction
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Welcome. Meet Your Instructor & Course Overview
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Diversifying pasture improves more than horse welfare
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The BRAINS Tool
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Module 2. What is horse welfare: The 5 freedoms, 5 domains and the 3 F’s
- Before we start... Free preview
- Types of grazing and pasture management Free preview
- 3 Frameworks for Welfare Free preview
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The 3 Frameworks compared
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The 5 domains
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Module 2 Conclusion
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Quiz: Welfare
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Module 3. Providing a species appropriate environment
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Introduction to Module 3
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Shelter
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Quiz 1: Shelter
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Space and Terrain 1/3
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Space and Terrain 2/3
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Space and Terrain 3/3
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Safety
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Water
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Quiz 2 Water
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Forage 1/3
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Forage 2/3
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Forage 3/3 - Increase Biodiversity
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Scratch and Roll!
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Module 3. Conclusion
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Quiz 3 - Forage
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Additional Reading: Are we accidentally poisoning our horses
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Module 4. Protection from pain, suffering, injury, and disease
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Introduction to Module 4
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Terminology
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Mud: Mud Fever
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Activity: Mud Fever
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Mud: Hooves
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Mud: RAO/IAD and Colic
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Mud: Management to prevent mud related issues
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Slipping Injuries
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Forage: Related Issues
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Forage: Ideal Management
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Forage: Back to Reality
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Freedom: Movement Related Issues
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Freedom: Management when land is restricted
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Freedom: Forage and Water
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Allergies
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Quiz: Allegies
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Fighting Injuries
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Hoof: Related Issues
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Hoof: Management
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Module 5: The ability to exhibit normal behaviour (freedom) and the right social grouping (friends)
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Introduction and Background
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Normal behaviour and social grouping
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What horses need, and the barriers we face
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Quiz: Freedom
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Module 6. Species appropriate diet (forage)
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Module 6: Species appropriate diet (forage)
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Quiz: Forage
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Module 7. Summary and Next Steps
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Summary and Next Steps
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Resources, Case Studies and Further Reading
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References
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Further Reading
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Case Study: Sian and Faith
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Case Study: Video - Helen and the three musketeers
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Case Study: Helen and the three musketeers
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