Scheduled Online CPD Courses

All courses start at 7pm count as 2 CPD points

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In this presentation we will look at static and dynamic conformation. How to assess both and the implications on good / bad conformation with regards to breeding , performance and longevity.

2 CPD Points

Time - 7 pm

Price - £10


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Lunge theory based on the Stage 4 lunge assessment content.

2 CPD Points

Time - 6:30pm - 8(ish)

Cost - £12.50

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This presentation explores the noseband and horse interaction, focusing on recent research into how different types and levels of noseband tightness impact equine welfare. The second half of the talk will introduce the evidence-based FEI measuring device, offering practical guidance to help horse owners, grooms, and riders understand and prepare for noseband checks at competitions.

Russell MacKechnie-Guire holds a PhD in Equine Biomechanics, graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2019. Russell’s thesis was titled ‘The Relationship between Saddle and Rider Kinematics, Equine Locomotion, and Thoracolumbar Pressures in Sports Horses’. Russell is based at Centaur Biomechanics, a company which he founded in 2006.

He has extensively researched the effect that tack (saddle, bridle and girth) and the rider have on equine health and performance. Russell holds a post at Hartpury University as a Reader in Equine Biomechanics. Russell’s current area of research is horse-saddle-rider interaction, spinal kinematics in horses when ridden over ground, the effect that rider asymmetry has on equine back movement, and from a rehabilitation perspective, the effect that training aids and pole work exercise have on back movement. In addition, Russell collaborates with researchers on various research projects associated with equine health, rehabilitation and performance. Russell shares his work in scientific publications and presents at international meetings and conferences.

2 CPD Points

Time - 7-9pm

Price - £15


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Part One: Mid-winter Mental health – Monday 19 January
Cold, dark and wet days often take their toll this time of year, particularly as horse owners when our hobby really turns into a labour of love just to do the basics. This time of year, also brings particular pressures that can affect our mental health, which can make this time of year feel particularly difficult. This webinar will explore the things that can impact our mental health at this time of year, what we can do about it to cope and how to come out of winter feeling positive.

Topics:
• Mental health vs mental illness, when to get help and where to go
• Seasonal affective disorder
• Lack of daylight
• New year’s resolutions
• Working with the season

1.5 CPD Points

Time - 7:30pm - 9pm

Price - £5


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for an online session with Alice Davidchack looking at Staff Efficiency and Enhancing Staff Packages.

Staff wages are undoubtedly one of the biggest costs in the equestrian industry. With the recent increases in National Minimum Wage and National Insurance, businesses look to staff efficiency and efficient remuneration to ensure this cost is managed. In this session, we will cover:

Labour trends in the equine industry
Differentiating between employment and self-employment
Impact of National Minimum Wage and Employer National Insurance increase
Review of typical pay
Labour planning and efficiency
Tax-efficiency staff benefits

2 CPD Points

Time - 1-2:30pm

Cost -  £12.50 for Approved Centres and APC, £16 for others

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Pippa's session will show case a session on arena eventing within an arena, using equipment that is easily accessible for all. Access Sport will deliver a Neurodivergence Inclusion Session, covering What is neurodiversity – including language and terminology, The scale of neurodivergence and the impact in your networks and an additional comment. - This will include SLIDO questions to gain insight and interaction from the attendees. The 3rd session will be the power of transferable skills from 'sport specific' riding back into a general riding session for all.

3 CPD Points

Time - 6-9pm

Cost - £30.00 - Full Price

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The XC Mastermind includes:
1 hr recorded session with all 4 riders with Lucinda as compare. All XC focused discussing how to increase participation in XC by breaking it down to a simple (non scary) training system.
2 x 1 hour zoom session with each rider and Lucinda:
January - Tom McEwen (Riding with Feel and how to teach & do boys need different teaching to girls)
February - Laura Collet (Producing tomorrows Champions and training racehorses and babies to jump)
March - Roz Canter (Practicing XC technicalities in the school and how to use weight and balance instead of strength)
March 1st - Gold Medal XC Mastermind LIVE at the National Equine Show (NEC Birmingham)
The topics will be developed and maybe subject to change.

6 CPD Points

Time - Jan 20th - March 20th 2026

 Price - £247


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Part Two: Mindset and Mental Health – Monday 2 February
Mindset is a popular buzzword in the equestrian community at the moment. This webinar will explore what mindset really means, how it is linked to our mental health and how supporting our mental health will improve our mindset in the saddle.

Topics:
• Mental health vs mental illness, when to get help and where to go
• The difference between mindset and mental health
• Threats to mental health and what to do about it (perfectionism, low mood, anxiety,
• automatic negative thoughts, social media)
• How to promote wellbeing and a positive mindset

1.5 CPD Points

Time - 7:30pm - 9pm

Price - £5


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This webinar will cover the elements of a balanced diet, why this is important for everyday health, how nutrition is adapted for training and competition, along with how to fuel your body to enhance recovery.

Webinar outcomes:
• Identify the components and importance of a balanced diet
• Understand how nutrition can be altered for training and competition
• Understand the role of nutrition for recovery
• Practical nutrition advice for busy equestrian athletes

1 CPD Point

Time - 7pm - 8pm

Price - £15.00


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Part Three: Optimising Your Learning – Monday 16 February
To get the most out of our lessons, we all need to feel that we are in a mentally safe environment. However, due to our varying needs, this will look different for all of us. This session is designed to support riders and coaches to identify individual learning needs and what support people need to maximise their potential and ability to learn.

Topics:
• What is a psychologically safe learning environment, what does it look like and what are
the benefits?
• How do we assess our needs or the needs of others?
• How to maximise learning opportunities for different needs (covering neurodivergence,
ADHD, anxiety, confidence, perfectionism, low mood and withdrawn learners)

1.5 CPD Points

Time - 7:30pm - 9pm

Price - £5


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Part Four: Creating Positive Behaviour Change – Monday 2 March
At a time where public scrutiny of the equestrian industry is at an all-time high, how do we support people to act in a way that promotes equine welfare and preserves our social licence to operate - and why arguing with strangers on the internet doesn't help.

Topics:
• What is social licence to operate and what threatens our social licence
• Why do people use forceful training methods with horses, and why it doesn't make them
bad people
• Model of behaviour change
• How to support people to identify their own behaviour
• How to support people to move along the model of behaviour change
• Online conduct - why trolling strangers online makes things worse

1.5 CPD Points

Time - 7:30pm - 9pm

Price - £5


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This webinar will delve into female health, covering the menstrual cycle, the impact on riding and training, and provide guidance on how to work with your body to support your health and performance.

Webinar Outcomes:
• Understand the menstrual cycle
• How does the menstrual cycle impact riding and training
• Practical tips to work with your cycle

1 CPD Point

Time - 7pm - 8pm

Price - £15


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This webinar will explore why riders are athletes, outline the physical demands placed on riders, identify common physical postural faults that hinder performance and give practical fitness recommendations to apply to everyday life to improve riding performance. All underpinned by academic research.

1 CPD Point

Time - 7pm - 8pm

Price - £15


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