Animal Training Unit. Guest speaker sessions.

Marcela Gomez Calvache                                                                  10/12/2025

Lecturer in Animal Care

Animal Training Unit. Guest speaker sessions.

We were thrilled to have Melanie join us for 2 engaging sessions on horse training. Her expertise and passion for equine behaviour truly shone through, making complex concepts accessible and practical for our students. The talk was not only informative but also inspiring, offering real-world insights and actionable techniques that our learners can apply in their future careers. Highly recommend Melanie for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of animal training and welfare!

I just wanted to extend a massive thank you for your help, kindness, and time! Hearing about your experience is amazing, and you sharing your knowledge is a very valuable opportunity for all of us. 

Both of your presentations were really good. You provided multiple examples, explained diverse strategies used, and walked us through what you do step by step. I wish the students had engaged a bit more, but that is on them, not you.  You kept trying to involve them by encouraging participation, and that was great 🙂 

Marcela Gomez Calvache Lecturer in Animal Care   Wiltshire College & University Centre Lackham | Wiltshire T: 01985 803207 | W: wiltshire.ac.uk