ABTC LIFE Model Updates: Expert Comment

At the forefront of what we do is improving animal welfare, some of you may remember, the NAC tagline used to be ‘positively influencing animal welfare worldwide’ and to this day that rings true, which is why I feel it is important to discuss human frameworks that can guide us in our training and behaviour…

We are incredibly proud and excited to announce that the NAC is now officially a Practitioner Organisation (PO) with the ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training Council). *What does this mean?* The NAC can register our diploma graduates in-house as the first-ever, equine-specific Animal Training Instructors, meaning that the industry now has professionals who are trained…

We are very pleased to share that our Diploma in Equine Training and Coaching is now accredited by the Ofqual-regulated, nationally-recognised awarding body, National Open College Network! NOCN is one of the longest standing awarding bodies in the UK, and because of this, we trusted that they were the best body to accredit our course….

We are so excited to announce a brand new pathway in equine training! This course gives you a unique opportunity to gain accreditation as an Equine Training Instructor, the first of its kind to meet ABTC standards. You will learn how to successfully apply behavioural science and learning theory to the practice of training horses,…

More Exciting News! Launching TODAY, you will be able to purchase the Equiculture Horse Rider’s Mechanic Course on our new custom-built NAC LMS Platform. View the courses available here. We recognise that riding is a part of many horse owners’ lives and therefore we feel it is vital that easy-to-apply, effective and ethical information such…

Exciting Update! Launching TODAY, you will be able to purchase the Equiculture Sustainable Horsekeeping Course on our new custom-built NAC LMS Platform. View the courses available here: The course is for anyone who owns one or more horses/ponies. If you are just starting out or if you have been into horses for many years this…

We are pleased to announce that the Natural Animal Centre is now an approved provider by UK Rural Skills. This is another step forward, allowing us to demonstrate that the NAC works at the highest standard as an education provider. UK Rural Skills (UKRS) raise rural training standards by offering quality assured, accredited courses through…

We are thrilled to announce that the Natural Animal Centre is now a supporting member of the Animal Behaviour & Training Council. The ABTC is the regulatory body for Animal Behaviourists and Trainers and we are delighted to be supporting them. This step forwards comes as one of many that we are taking to bring…

The Future of the NAC As we move forward into 2022, the Natural Animal Centre’s Animal Behaviour Courses will be undergoing some significant changes in terms of the management, courses, delivery, content, etc.  The Bach Flower Remedies Animal Counsellor course is not affected at all by these changes. Ross has spent nearly a lifetime alongside…