Andrew is not only a super-bright academic, he's super-friendly and truly passionate about providing everyday horse-owners with practical insights that they can apply and help them to understand their horses even better. 

Having ridden from an early age, evented up to novice level, and worked as a riding instructor, he understands horses and horse-ownership.  

Listen as he shares his favourite horsey memories and how his academic career and research developed. Following a fantastic time at Aberystwyth University, completing his Degree and Masters, Andrew has spent 20 years at the Royal Agricultural University where he heads up the department that specialises in equine management and science. 

Andrew's specialist subject is the horse's brain and he spends most of his research time digging into this complex organ and it's impact on behaviour.  It's these behavioural insights that we can use everyday to communicate more effectively and build a stronger relationship with our equine friends. 

In this podcast we get a fascinating behind the scenes glimpse into this important research combined with Andrew's amusing anecdote from his time working with horses. And what would Dr Hemming's top tip be for the HorseTribe?  Well let's just say it's well researched and based on 55 million years of evolution....listen to find out more!!