Equine Thoughts

28/10/2025

RARE SPACE: If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get support with your horse’s behaviour or training — this is your chance.

Maybe you’re feeling at your wits’ end and nothing seems to be working...
Perhaps your horse is grumpy, pushy, or difficult to handle — and you just want that calm, trusting partnership back.
Or maybe you’ve been inspired by those incredible liberty videos and dream of building that same joyful connection.

I’m an ABTC Registered Animal Training Instructor (ATI), qualified coach and behaviour consultant.

Specialising in helping horses and humans rediscover the fun and flow of training together.

My clients work with me on everything from:
🐴 Injection and veterinary handling training
🐴 Mounting block and ridden confidence issues
🐴 Liberty and positive reinforcement
🐴 Everyday handling and behavioural challenges

Based in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, and Buckinghamshire, I use kind, evidence-based methods to build communication, confidence, and lasting results.

Whilst my books are normally closed, I do have some rare spaces for training available due to clients graduating to monthly-maintenance so please do get in touch if you would like to book in.

WhatsApp: 07984854679
Or DM me through Equine Thoughts or my personal page Aliyah Woodland

23/06/2025

A note to my wonderful clients: my books are full! Which is amazing but means weekend dates are insanely busy and getting booked months in advance! Please consider block booking to ensure you can get a date that suits you.

Thank you all so much for choosing me to help you and your horse, I adore this job and I will always try my very best to get everyone dates and times they want - please be aware that I am booking 40ish others in and booking into the months ahead.

19/05/2025

17/04/2025

3 SPACES LEFT We have had so many enquiries we are having to run a second 2025 class!! Come and learn all things R+, equine behaviour and science with me and the NAC team to become a registered positive reinforcement trainer!

Ever thought about becoming a certified horse trainer but not sure where to start? Take a look at the Diploma In Equine Training & Coaching - the ABTC Recognised course and pathway to registration as an ABTC Training Instructor for Equines.

20/01/2025

This is your chance - I have 3 rare client spaces opening up!!

If you’re looking for behavioural support and training with your horse then this is your chance to book in.

Maybe you’re at your wits end with your horse and feel like you have tried everything?

Do you have daily handling issues?

A grumpy horse who you just want to get along with?

Or maybe you’ve seen some cool liberty videos on socials and wish you and your horse could play like that?

I am an ABTC registered ATI, certified Equine Training Instructor, qualified instructor and behavioural consultant who specialises in helping humans and horses find their love of training again.

Clients work with me on injection training, mounting block problems, liberty, handling and ridden issues and everything inbetween ❤️ Covering Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire and Bucks.

If you’d like help with your horse or to learn more about liberty training - message me on here or WhatsApp on 07984854679

09/11/2024

Back at it again! This time under The NAC - Applied Animal Science. Catch Alex and I talking about why we developed the diploma and our vision for the future of The NAC, and much more!

This week I am celebrating The NAC. You can hear all about this amazing resource in Episode 7 of the Change of Tack podcast, where I speak with Alex Le Grand and Aliyah Woodland from the NAC.

Ever wanted to train as a professional trainer or coach. But not sure how to get started? The NAC - Applied Animal Science is an education provider for animal professionals and owners. They provide courses in animal training and management, and their multi-accredited diploma in Equine Training and Coaching, provides a direct pathway to registration with the Animal Behaviour and Thraining Council.
The NAC puts animal welfare and science led education at the forefront of their dipolma, meaning clients can be confident that NAC Animal Training Instructors have an indepth knowledge and understanding of how animals learn, and will only use ethical, welfare focused practices when they train.
As well as online courses, the NAC will be introducing in-person education from spring 2025. Based at their new centre in Cornwall UK, courses will be provided at a range of levels for both horse owners and professionals and will cover topics such as behaviour, welfare, training, land management as well as saddle fitting and bodywork.
Don't forget to tune in to the Change of Tack podcast to find out more!

18/10/2024

I started giving my horse treats during training and this is what happened 👇

• I didn’t have to “catch” my horse anymore. No more chasing my horses around the pasture! They started meeting me at the gate.

• I no longer felt like I was having to make my horse spend time with me or do things with me. They genuinely wanted to!

• Problem behaviors became much easier and less stressful to fix.

• My horses became more curious, more confident, and generally more “active” in our training sessions.

• I got to know my individual horses on a new deeper level. Our relationship and connection reached new levels.

• I rediscovered my passion for horses. Training sessions became fun again, but also I was reminded of how I just love horses for being horses.

And that’s because it’s not just about giving treats 🍪

It’s about truly understanding horses. 🐴

It’s about truly understanding ourselves. 🧍🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️

It’s about building a relationship built on trust and shared good outcomes. 🤝

It’s about having a true and authentic relationship that values the voice of the horse. 🫶

It’s about exploring what’s possible without domination, coercion, and fear. ⭐

07/10/2024

Hi All! I am very excited to announce I due to popular demand am opening more Berkshire visit days!

Are you’re looking for support with your horse’s behaviour and training?

Wanting to make the most of winter to iron out some issues before spring?

Or maybe you feel like you’re at a deadend with your horse.

Then drop me a message- I have 3 more spaces on the new visit day!

04/10/2024

Only 4 October days still available!

Oxfordshire and Berkshire people this is your chance to book in a behavioural consultation or positive reinforcement lesson.

I am an Equine ABTC-ATI, behavioural consultant, qualified instructor, and certified Equine Training Instructor. I work with clients, and their paraprofessionals to overcome problems.

(I travel currently travel to Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Covering approximately an hour away in all directions from SN7)

30/09/2024

Catch me talking all about equine welfare, body language, and positive reinforcement to Eiddwen from Animal-Balance in the newest episode of Change of Tack, a podcast all about highlighting the positive side of the equine industry and the changes we can make to improve our horses lives.

Podcast · [object Object] · Welcome to Change of Tack. The equestrian podcast that shines a light on the positive change we are seeing in the industry by show casing the many ways horse owners and professionals can use ethical and evidence based methods to improve horse welfare and close the door ...