Dr Emma Lethbridge
Academic Qualifications
PhD Cognitive Neuroscience, Sheffield Hallam University, 2015
Associate Lecturing Certificate, Sheffield Hallam University, 2013
Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Sheffield Hallam University, 2011
MPhil Equine Behaviour and Neurology, University of Lincoln, 2010
2.1 BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, University of Sussex, 2006
Practical Qualifications
BHS Stage, 1, 2, 3 and Primary Teacher Training, The British Horse Society
Classical Riding Instructor Certificate (level 1), Enlightened Equitation
Advanced Canine Psychology, Animal Behaviour College
Equine Behaviour Therapist, College of Natural Equine Behaviour
My Experience
Equine Experience
I have been lucky to have been riding since I was four and to have had four wonderful family horses since the age of 12. In that time I have studied horses to masters level, ridden in affiliated competitions, worked on professional yards, taught riding, helped many people with their horse’s behaviour and, more important than all of that combined, I have come to love them not for what they can do for me but for the wonderful creatures they are.
Experience working with Social Enterprises and Charities
Director for The Way of the Horse: Therapeutic Centre: 2017-2023
The Way of the Horse approach to Equine Facilitated Learning is an interactive, innovative learning format that actively engages horses in the work of advanced human development. We teach personal empowerment, authentic community building, mindfulness and connection with nature and all beings of the earth. We also teach the emotional/social intelligence skills. Our intention is to assist and support clients in learning a new way of being, one that emphasizes authenticity, collaboration and experimentation, to ‘Be the Change We Want to See in the World’.
Research Associate with Guide Dogs: 2015-2016 As a Research Associate at Guide Dogs, I scoped, designed, ran, analysed and disseminated research regarding the psychology, mental health, assistive technology and ophthalmology of sight loss. The aim of this research was to better understand the lives, psychology and experience of those living with impaired vision.
Volunteering and Curriculum Development for Youth Can Achieve: 2012-2015 I took sole lead on a project to develop the curriculum and resources for a 6 week course aiming to improve the confidence, self-esteem and motivation of disadvantaged young people. A quantitative, psychometric measure of self-esteem was built into the course so that the success of the intervention can be statistically analysed.
Youth Mentoring with SOVA: 2011-2012 Training and experience in youth mentoring with SOVA.
Emma Lethbridge Horsemanship 