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The only government recognised
qualification in natural horsemanship

Equido

Equido is a detailed and comprehensive training methodology and system designed and developed by Ross Dhu Equestrian. This system gives the student the unique chance to qualify in an alternative training system based on Natural Horsemanship philosophy.

Equido is open to all students irrespective of their learning capeablilities or physical challenges.  We endevour to cater for any special learning requirements and our courses can be customised to the students needs.  For Example you can qualfiy under the following categories:-

  • Equido Academic – Theory based only with little or no practical handling skills required (ideal for physically impared students).

  • Equido Groundwork Instructor – Full qualification for non-riding students ideal for those students who do not wish to be advanced riders.

  • Equido Full Instructor – Full qualification including ridden requirements to an advanced level for chosen discipline.


We also understand that flexibility is required when it comes to offering study times for students, to this end we at Equido are available to you the student seven days a week from 9.00am – 5.00pm and we can also arrange evening training  from 6.00pm – 9.00pm at a date and time that suits you.

CLICK HERE TO SIT YOUR LEVEL ONE INTRODUCTION > This course can be completed via this website

CLICK HERE TO SIT YOUR LEVEL ONE ONLINE COURSE  This course can be applied for via the application form (available from top tab).  For more details please see the tab for online courses.

 

EQUIDO STUDENTS CONTINUE TO PERFORM TO HIGH LEVELS IN LANTRA’S LEARNER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Laura Manby – 2017 Winner

Aimee MacRae – 2018 Winner

Caroline von Linden – 2019 Finalist  

EQUIDO INSTRUCTOR WINS LANTRA’S

Jean’s Jam Award which is for the most inspiring mentor or trainer in Scotland,

The award went to Morag Higgins Equido Level 4 Instructor from Ross Dhu Equestrian Ltd.

To find out more about the Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards, visit www.lantra.co.uk/scotland/land-based-and-aquaculture-learner-year call 01738 310164 or email scotland@lantra.co.uk.

LIST OF QUALIFIED EQUIDO INSTRUCTORS

For a full list of Equido Instructors please visit our About Equido Page.

New Course Dates for Levels One, Two, Three and Four – Internship positions available.

There will be three intakes in 2021 for Levels One, Two, Three and four with an additional three Working Student positions available.  For details please click on the About tab at the top of the page.

EQUIDO CHARITY SCIO

HELP OUR THERAPY HORSES HELP OTHERS

KILTWALK FOR EQUIDO!

We are raising funds for the Equido Charity and here is a short video explaining what it is all about!

KILTWALK FOR EQUIDO!

To make a donation to this fabulous cause with the kiltwalk please follow the link

 below:-

Kiltwalk donation link

Equido Charity SCIO offers bespoke courses through Phantom’s Legacy.  TO LEARN MORE CLICK HERE

Please give to this worthwhile cause, allow us to continue the fabulous work these horses are doing. We now have a Just Giving Page where donations towards our charity can be made.   These rescue horses are giving back tenfold to traumatized children and adults. Please spare just one pound.

  Our rescue and rehabilitation horses are giving back to people who are in need of some fun and relaxation. We work closely with serving and ex-servicemen and women who have suffered trauma either physical or mental.  We work with groups that deal with social exclusion.  If you think we could help you or a charity you support then please get in touch with us and we will be happy to help.

Please visit our News page for more details.  If you would like to help us in our current fund raising venture please click the link below:-

Fundraising Details

EQUIDO EQUINE THERAPY COURSES

DO YOU USE OR WANT TO USE HORSES IN YOUR WORK AS A THERAPIST, TEACHER OR COACH?  WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE OR HORSES WITH OTHERS AND HELP PEOPLE DEVELOP AT THE SAME TIME?  CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

EQUIDO HORSEMANSHIP LTD

Equido Book Now Available On Amazon!

For Signed copies of Equido please order via the link below:-

Please note that postage costs for Europe and USA may be high.

Click here to order your signed copy of the Equido book.

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Latest News

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  • Tackling Fly Grazing

    Fly-grazing has always been a hot subject in the horse world and a ‘big issue’ across the UK. In recent years, loose, stray, abandoned and fly-grazing horses have become an acute and expensive problem for landowners, local authorities, enforcement agencies, welfare charities and taxpayers. The lack of care the horses receive, and the actions of […]

  • Help Our Therapy Horses

    Help Our Equido Charity SCIO This is a chance for you to help our Equido Charity SCIO to reach out and help our own rescue horses continue their work helping humans overcome their difficulties. Our therapy courses include:- Positive Empowerment – Aimed at individuals who want to make changes to their personal life. Positive Leadership […]

  • Mark Higgins – Trust

    While teaching with our level two students on trailer/horsebox loading, I had been working with a couple of horses that would load ok. During the lesson we were discussing the do’s and don’t’s, covering health and safety aspects and some basic points. I thought I would let the students see what it is like to […]

  • Welcome to the new Equido Horsemanship website

    We are delighted to launch our new Equido Horsemanship website. You are now able to pay and sit your level one introductory course online. You will also have the opportunity to purchase your official Lantra certificate after you successfully complete the course. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to let us know via […]

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