This book is essential for owners seeking to better understand their horses, academics exploring applied psychological models, and is a textbook for the professional practice of Equine Psychology Specialists.

The authors present an innovative approach to equine psychological healthcare. Areas such as mental well-being, attachment theory and working with trauma are explored in the context of Trans-species Psychology. Readers will gain a rich understanding of equine psychological needs.

Applied Equine Psychology is beautifully illustrated by Diana Hand and combines established concepts with numerous case studies and practical, intuitive advice.

It may change the way you think about horses forever.

Felicity George has ridden and worked with horses for many years, and for more than 20 years has taken a serious interest in horse behaviour, studying a wide range of traditional and 'alternative' approaches to dealing with behavioural issues.

Sharon Smith qualified as an equine behaviour consultant in 2010. She is a co-founder of the EBA and contributed towards the Applied Behaviour Course material.

Dr Marie-Louise Holmes (BSc, MSc, DClinPsych) is an HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with twenty years of experience working in: adult mental health, in-patient forensic psychiatry, autism, learning disability, brain injury rehabilitation, addictions, suicide prevention and child and family services.