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.

Course creator and coach with her mare

Understand Horse Welfare

Explore core welfare principles including the 5 Domains, 5 Freedoms, and the 3 F’s models.  Learn how freedom, health, and social needs shape how horses interact with their environment, and how you can manage for positive outcomes.

Providing a Species-Appropriate Environment

Discover what makes 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 behaviour.

Practical, Environment Friendly Guidance

From paddock layout to low-impact management strategies, gain practical tools for pasture and grazing management that: - Support horse welfare - Enhance biodiversity - Build soil and pasture resilience - Reduce reliance on chemicals and repeated interventions

About the Instructor

Sian Constantine Biochemist, UKCC Level 2 Coach, and founder of Hoof & Habitat Ltd. Sian combines scientific expertise with hands-on equine experience, helping owners, coaches, and yard managers create thriving, welfare-focused spaces for horses.

Why this course matters

Good horse welfare starts with observing and understanding the environment. With this course you will: - Enhance horses’ health, behaviour, and comfort - Make low-risk, practical improvements immediately - Support biodiversity and resilient, functional land - Build confidence in 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

8 Chapters · 57 Lessons

  1. 1

    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

    1. Before we start... Free preview
    2. Types of grazing and pasture management Free preview
    3. 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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