Instructors

My name is Jenny Eichner and I practice an Equine Centred approach to management and training of equines; one that puts the horse first. It is my passion to share evidence based knowledge and teach people and their horses in a way that is enjoyable and stress free for both the human and the horse. I like to work responsively with people and horses, adapting the process to meet individual needs and help people reach their goals. It is lovely watching communication and connection grow between horses and humans.​

I adopt a Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) approach. I believe in the use of positive reinforcement based approaches and in giving the equines as much control and choice as possible during training and management. It is my belief that through being with horses in this way leads to a better relationship and connection with your horse and is more rewarding for both the horse and the human.

Background

• Equine Centred founder (2015) -  Behaviourist and Trainer: Equine Centred®- a welfare focused approach to horse training and management 
• Equine Facilitated Therapist
• Counsellor and Psychotherapist
• Programme Director & Faculty Tutor IFEEL Qualifications Ltd
• Lifelong passion for horses and animal behaviour

Qualifications

• Equine Behaviour Qualification stage 1 with the Natural Animal Centre (2017-2018)
• Pearson Edexcel Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice (2018)
• Level 6 Advanced Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - Ad Prof Dip PC (2011-2016)
• Advanced Diploma in Equine Facilitated Human Development - Ad Dip EFHD (2013-2016)
• Diploma in Applied Equine Behaviour to Instructorship Level in Ground Skills (2011-2015)
• BSc (hons) Psychology at Sussex University (2008-2011)

Services

• Consultant: Equine behavioural issues
• Instruction (individual and group): Working on the ground with your horse including groundwork/skills, liberty, in hand and theory using positive reinforcement
• Equine facilitation for helping you build a stronger relationship with your horse and providing safe guided exercises with horses that can bring about significant personal growth and learning experiences
• Courses, Demos & Talks: Practical and theory covering many different topics including: wild equine behaviour, equine body language, welfare,learning theory, positive reinforcement and clicker training, confidence building, understanding your horse's behaviour, developing the human side of the equation
• For full details and information on current courses and services, please see www.equinecentred.com