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WHY JOIN IEP?

Our organisation prides itself on having members that put the needs and the welfare of equines first.  We are pleased to offer our members a number of benefits;

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  • Be associated with an ethical, professional and progressive equine organisation

  • Access to our private Facebook group where research, experience, questions and support can be shared within and across areas of interest and professions

  • Individual and confidential support where preferred

  • Monthly member's web chat

  • Opportunities to network, collaborate and share with other members

  • As an Organisational Member of the Pet Industry Advocacy International (PIAI), all our members will be able to display our PIAI badge on their material (which must also have the PIAI website address included)

  • Free access to webinars and events hosted by IEP

  • 15% discount off Rachaël Draaisma's Calming Signals online course

  • 20% discount off equine courses with The Dogenius Institute

  • Full members are entitled to a 30% discount off of any of Ben Hart's Hart's Horsemanship courses

  • Opportunities for Full/Business members for promotion of your business, products, services, courses or other activities within the IEP website and also on our public Facebook page. Individual promotional support is tailored to your needs upon discussion

  • Full/Business members will receive the IEP logo file for use on their website/hard copy literature

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MEMBERSHIP TYPES

Depending on whether you are currently practicing as a professional, studying, or whether you're a company, there are different types of membership, designed to best fit your needs.

FULL MEMBERSHIP

As a full member, you will be fully qualified in your field, or have over 12 months experience.
Full Members will need to have knowledge of learning theory, follow up to date research in equine behaviour and have knowledge in equine body language so as to detect when an equines welfare is compromised.
Full members will also receive additional benefits as laid out above.

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Cost: £60 per year.  We offer payment by instalments of £10 per month for 6 months or £5 per month for 12 months

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

Corporate Membership is open to those running an equestrian organisation who follow the IEP standards for emotional and physical welfare across their range of practices.
The IEP logo will be available to use on your website, hard copy literature, and within your premises. In addition, tailored promotional material will be incorporated as a titled, separate page within the IEP website, along with ongoing promotion via our Facebook page.  Various opportunities may be discussed on an individual basis, to meet your needs.  The addition membership benefits above will also be included.


Cost: £120 per year

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STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

As a student member you will be working towards being qualified in your chosen field.
Student Members will need to have knowledge of learning theory, follow up to date research in equine behaviour and  have knowledge in equine body language so as to detect when an equines welfare is compromised. As with all members, you will need to align with our ethos and ethics.

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Cost: £45 per year.  We offer payment by instalments of £5 per month for 9 months



COMPANION MEMBERSHIP

Companion membership is suitable for people who aren't involved with equines in a professional or student capacity, but who are still passionate about improving the emotional and physical welfare of equines. Whether you have a horse, or simply share our goals, you are welcome to become an IEP Companion. Access to the member's Facebook group and member's meetings is included, and a reduced fee for webinars and any other IEP hosted events.


Cost: £15 per year

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HOW DO I JOIN?

If you would like to apply to join us, please download and complete the Word document application form below, and email it to internationalequineprofs@gmail.com

Please use the same email address if you have any other questions about membership - we are here to help.

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Once we receive your application, we will be in touch to arrange an informal chat over Zoom - simply an opportunity to find out more about your journey, and for you to ask us any questions you may have.  It's also great to put faces to names - we look forward to meeting you!

Full, Corporate & Student Member Applicaiton Form

Companion Member Application Form

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