Spring 2010

Explore Your Spring 2010 IH Magazine!

What’s Inside?

• Corrie’s Story – Jayne Moore shares the touching and inspirational journey of a senior pony’s second chance.
• To Boot or Not to Boot? – Kelly Marks clears up the travel boot debate with humour and clarity.
• Deb Butler’s Proudest Moment – How IH knowledge helped save two panicked police horses in traffic.
• Clipping Beau – With help from RA Suzanne Marshall, Penny Price gently helps Beau overcome his fears.
• Ask the Experts – Diet, feet, and bits… useful Q&A covering barefoot transitions, bit sensitivity, and hoof health.
• Spotlight on Shy Lowen – Meet our Charity of the Year and the young volunteers making a difference.
• Countryfile and Venus – Kelly visits Adam Henson and gently introduces an Exmoor pony to kind handling.
• Riding Western & Seat Training – Learn the basics of Western style and how seat work supports better riding.
• Looking for Silver Linings – RA Rosie Jones reminds us that setbacks can be opportunities in disguise.

Why You’ll Love This Issue

This spring edition is a gentle reminder of how horsemanship is as much about heart as it is about hands-on skill. Whether you’re touched by Corrie’s resilience or inspired by Deb’s quick thinking with the runaway police horses, this issue reminds us how IH tools empower us in unexpected moments. The feature on Beau’s journey with clippers, and expert advice on nutrition and barefoot care, offer practical help for real-life challenges. And with spring in the air, Kelly’s reflections and her work with Venus on Countryfile bring hope, growth and learning to the fore. It’s a warm, grounded edition filled with stories of courage, connection, and community.

Complete Contents with Article Descriptions

Page 3 – Letter from Kelly
Kelly reflects on the season ahead and introduces IH’s newest challenge – Harvey, a very difficult show horse, and shares her hopes for personal riding adventures too.

Page 4 – Corrie’s Story
Jayne Moore’s heartfelt tribute to Corrie, a spirited older mare who overcame serious illness and clipping fears – with help from IH methods and a Dually halter.

Page 6 – To Boot or Not to Boot
Kelly weighs in on when to use travel boots – and when to ditch them. A down-to-earth, thoughtful take on safety, science, and practicality.

Page 7 – Your Letters
A collection of heartfelt messages from IH members – from recovering confidence after a fall, to praise for RAs making a difference.

Page 8 – Deb Butler’s Proudest Moment
Deb shares how body language and IH principles helped her calmly stop two runaway police horses in traffic. An inspiring real-life application of IH training.

Page 9 – A Bad Day at the Office
PC Joanne Bridge recounts the terrifying dog attack that caused two police horses to bolt – and her gratitude to Deb Butler for stepping in.

Page 10 – Clipping Beau
Penny Price and RA Suzanne Marshall tackle Beau’s clipping fears with patience, safety and IH methods – a must-read for anyone with a tricky horse.

Page 12 – Ask the Experts
Anna Pyrah, Nicole Golding and Sam Austin offer guidance on barefoot nutrition, bit sensitivity and frog cracks – practical, digestible advice from trusted voices.

Page 14 – Meet the IH Charity of the Year
Get to know Shy Lowen Horse and Pony Sanctuary – and the young volunteers giving rescued equines a second chance.

Page 15 – Countryfile, Branding & a Day with Venus
Kelly’s experience working with a previously unhandled Exmoor filly on Adam Henson’s farm – including insights into kind handling and public education.

Page 17 – 5 Top Tips for Box Rest
RA Sue Palmer offers practical ways to help your horse stay healthy and content during confinement – including stretches, mobilisation, and massage.

Page 24 – Seat Training
A thoughtful exploration of how seat work supports effective riding, especially with sensitive horses – and how to build better hands through better posture.

Page 28 – Working In-Hand
A look at why this often-overlooked skill builds trust, communication, and softness in your horse – a great complement to ridden work.

Page 30 – Looking for Silver Linings
RA Rosie Jones shares her story of unexpected setbacks and the beauty of Plan B – or even Plan C.

Page 32 – When Shouting Is a Good Idea
Angela Hobbs shares reflections on how passion and standing up for ethics matter – even when it ruffles feathers.

Page 35 – Think Before You Breed
IH Member Julia Topham-Barnes offers a grounded, personal look at what to consider before breeding from your mare.

Page 38 – Spotlight on RA Rosie Jones
A closer look at Rosie’s journey with horses and how IH transformed her approach and her confidence.

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groundwork, clipping, travel boots, traveling, police horses, rescue horse, box rest, barefoot, nutrition, bit sensitivity, hoof care, frog infection, Exmoor ponies, western riding, rider positioning & biomechanics, confidence, breeding,