United Kingdom National Horse Care Professionals — Improving the health, welfare and quality of the life of horses in domestication

Welcome to the UKNHCP Directory

UK NATIONAL HORSE CARE PROFESSIONALS are evolving and on a mission to improve the quality of the life of horses in domestication. Our approach is inclusive and evidence-based. We study and discuss many diverse topics and are always looking to expand and enhance our knowledge. Find out more about us here.

Join us

Equine professionals are invited to join our existing network to expand knowledge for an emphasis on optimal horse wellness and longevity. Join us in the journey to make our learning community bigger and better.

Use our directory

Horse owners can use the UKNHCP directory to find an equine professional dedicated to learning and using a whole horse approach to supporting and maintaining equine wellness.

We are looking for equine professionals who would like to become affiliated to our organisation.

Equine Laterality & Klaus Schoneich

If you have read the book ‘Correct Movement in Horses’ by the Schoneichs you will know that they have, for over 25 years, been concerned with improving the straightness and balance of horses to aid sou … [Read More...]

Equine Stretching – Dos and Dont’s

Remember that the inborn survival mechanism for horses is the fright and ﬂight response. Horses may be alarmed by external sources while you are working on them. This might include noises, sudden m … [Read More...]

Conditioning for Barefoot Health

Some horses find the transition to barefoot easy and carry on with the same level of work that they were doing before while others (probably most) need a transition period. The more movement a … [Read More...]