About Us - progressive equine partnerships

Who are we and what do we do?

Welcome to Progressive Equine Partnerships! We are a community of Equine Professionals and establishments who prioritise ethical practice with the welfare of the equine at the core of what we do. As a progressive organisation, we strive to incorporate new ideas and modern methods to improve Equine care and training, moving away from traditional practice. Founded in 2021, we network Equine Professionals who believe in pain and fear free practice.

At Progressive Equine Partnerships, we have set a minimum criteria for members who agree to abide by our guiding principles. We define pain free as avoiding any equipment, methods, or techniques that are physically painful to the equine. Fear free means taking measures to reduce our Equine’s emotional stress, anxiety and fears, as well as not using these as a motivator.

As a member of Progressive Equine Partnerships, we provide a platform for your ethical practice. We offer an online directory that lets you display your business details, credentials, social media links and images for potential clients to view. Our clients leave reviews to promote accountability and transparency among our members. We offer a variety of categories, including but not limited to, Holistic therapy, Equine training/instructors/coaches, Saddle Fitters, and Hoof care. We welcome applications outside these categories as well.

Our Kitemark of Ethical Practice logo speaks for itself. Members can display this on their marketing materials, social media, and websites.

Through our blog, we promote ethical practices relevant to us and our members. We also provide a platform for guest posts. If you have written an article you would like to share, please contact us.

Our “Be the Change” campaign encourages mindful horsemanship. At PEP, we ask that you consider the physical and emotional effect of the Equine in every interaction mindfully, with integrity, and ethical values that avoid pain and fear.

We’re excited about the progressiveness of our members and hope you will join us in ethical Equine care and training. If you would like to know more, please contact us at admin@progressiveequinepartnerships.com.

Our vision

To create a world where equines are respected and cared for as sentient beings, not commodities. Our vision is to establish a network of like-minded equine professionals committed to ethical and sustainable practices that place equine welfare at the core of what they do. Our campaign, “Be the change” seeks to inspire individuals to reflect on their actions and the impact they have on the physical and emotional well-being of their equines. We envision a future where equines are no longer exploited for emotional or financial gain, and ethical equine professionals around the globe unite in saying no to pain and fear.

Our Mission

At Progressive Equine Partnerships, our mission is to create a community of ethical equine professionals and establishments committed to improving equine welfare to the highest standards. We strive to be the kitemark of excellence in the industry, and to promote mindful interactions between equines and their owners. We believe that by being the change we wish to see, we can create a better world for horses and their human partners.

Our Values

At Progressive Equine Partnerships, our values are deeply rooted in our unwavering commitment to improving equine welfare. We embrace timeless values such as kindness, respect, compassion, awareness, and integrity in all aspects of our mission and vision. We believe that no equine should be forced to ‘perform’ for human gain, and that every equine deserves a life free of pain and fear. We aim to challenge outdated training methods, sporting activities, standards of care, and legislation that are harming the equine. We believe that it’s time for a change, and we have taken the responsibility to be the change we want to see in the world.

Progressive Equine Professionals

A a network of like minded equine professionals and establishments who demonstrate unwavering commitment to improving equine welfare.

Our campaign

Be the change. Be mindful

We are asking people to enjoy their equines whilst being mindful of their actions and consider the physical and emotional effect of the equine in every interaction.

Our free 4 week course helps the student to develop a new insight into their human-equine relationship, discover what truly drives them and how being mindful of their actions can have a positive effect on the partnership. The course is designed to engage the learner in cultivating compassion, kindness and gratitude as well as how to recognise their values and beliefs. This opens the door to managing equine interactions mindfully and with integrity.

We would like to encourage as many people as possible to be mindful so this course is completely free and suitable for anyone at any level.

Courses

We offer a small number of online courses aimed at the novice owner and those looking to refresh their knowledge. These essential skills courses are designed to give the learner a basic understanding of equine care and management and encourage the individual to explore ethical and species appropriate care.