People & Horses: The Online Conference Driving Positive Change in Equine Leadership and Welfare
People & Horses: A Better Way Forward – Online Conference
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 | 10:00 – 16:30 GMT
Hosted by Rider Mentality | BHS Accredited – 6 CPD Points
The upcoming online conference, People & Horses: A Better Way Forward, offers a timely and necessary spotlight on how education, leadership and mindset can transform both equestrian careers and horse welfare. Taking place on Tuesday 25 November from 10:00 to 16:30, this one-day event is designed to equip yard staff, coaches, students and professionals with practical tools and leadership insight to create better workplaces and better lives for horses.
Officially accredited by the British Horse Society (BHS), the conference carries 6 CPD points for Accredited Professional Coaches (APCs) and brings together a dynamic lineup of experts across education, equine psychology, behaviour, leadership and NLP.
🐴 Speaker Line-Up & Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 | Opening Keynote – People & Horses: A Better Way Forward
Louise Einchcomb – Rider Mentality
Drawing on her experience as a BHS Accredited Coach, APEC Advanced Coach, NLP Practitioner and MSc in Applied Equine Science, Louise will outline how the right education and mindset support sustainable careers and directly benefit horse welfare.
10:45 – 11:30 | Knowledge is Power: Why education is the key to social licence
Cat Carter – Equine Qualifications UK
A powerful session on how to equip the next generation of equestrian staff to advocate for ethical, sustainable and well-informed practice in an industry that has long been shaped by tradition and hierarchy.
11:45 – 12:30 | Leadership Done Right: Creating Positive Equestrian Workplaces
Lizzie Raspin – The Equestrian Leadership Consultancy
A practical and insightful session on leadership culture, staff retention, team wellbeing and the essential link between positive management and equine welfare outcomes.
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:15 | The Mindset Advantage: Practical NLP Tools for Equestrian Staff
Tracey Cole – NLP Trainer
Learn how to use simple and effective NLP tools to improve team communication, staff confidence and collaboration across yards, coaching relationships and volunteer groups.
14:30 – 15:15 | The Cracked Foundation of Equine Welfare & Psychology
Nadia Hernandez – Burn-out Recovery & Ethical Horsemanship
A thought-provoking talk addressing how traditional practices can overlook the psychological needs of horses, and how a more integrated understanding of behaviour and welfare can transform outcomes.
15:30 – 16:15 | Panel Discussion & Q&A
All Speakers
An interactive session where speakers will explore common themes from the day — linking mindset, behaviour, welfare and leadership in real-world settings. Audience members will be encouraged to ask questions and share experiences.
16:15 – 16:30 | Closing Reflections
Louise Einchcomb – Rider Mentality
A final reflection on the day’s themes, insights and takeaways, with a look at next steps to implement meaningful change within equestrian roles and workplaces.
🌿 What You’ll Learn
Attendees will gain:
- Practical strategies to improve communication, confidence and staff wellbeing
- Insight into leadership approaches that support retention and welfare
- Clearer understanding of how education and qualifications impact horse care
- Tools to make equestrian careers more sustainable and rewarding
- A fresh perspective on welfare from experienced professionals across sectors
🎯 Who Should Attend
- Coaches and instructors seeking new tools to support clients and teams
- Grooms and yard staff wanting more confidence and recognition
- Students and apprentices preparing for professional roles
- Yard managers and business owners focused on leadership and retention
- Vets, therapists, farriers and other equestrian professionals aiming to strengthen communication and welfare outcomes in their work
Whether you’re starting out or leading a team, this event offers concrete knowledge and inspiration for building a more sustainable, ethical and empowering future for the equestrian industry.
Registration now open via Eventbrite
