Equine Science

Until now, very few conventional horse training methods have received scientific substantiation. Often, studies that do exist contradict each other, which, especially in the case of behavioral studies, is partly due to insufficiently mature scientific methodology. Andrea’s experience participating in and overseeing research projects allows her to teach students in an interdisciplinary, practice-relevant, responsible way. This sharpens the understanding of the horse’s natural resources and underscores the importance of a professional, scientifically-based and economically efficient handling of the horse in all types of training.

Andrea’s exhaustive review of the literature, hands-on training with experts and participation in scientific research has directly influenced the contents of this unique Equine Coach training program. Every participant who enters this program can be assured that the knowledge he or she gains is appropriate, understandable, based on scientific facts, and designed to increase competence in Evidence-Based Equine Communication^® (EBEC^®) methodology.

Menschen mit Pferde Erfahrung und Menschen ohne Pferde Erfahrung im Vergleich beim Erlernen des Interspezifischen Kommunikationsprozesses. Learning interspecific communication processes with horses: a study comparing people with horse experience vs. people without horse experience. Andrea Kutsch Akademie

Do horses show a preference for a fair person?
By Ayaka Takimoto, Yusuke Hori, Kazuki Tadokoro and Kazuo Fujita. Kyoto University. International Equine Science Meeting 2012
(soon online - waiting for release)

Agnostic and affiliative interactions in group housed riding horses.
By Marc Pierard.
Belgian Center for Equitation Science. International Equine Science Meeting 2012 (soon online - waiting for release)