Autumn 2010

Explore Your Autumn 2010 IH Magazine!

What’s Inside?

• Kelly Marks shares reflections on time, learning, and horses in her heartfelt “Summer Learning” piece.
• Elaine Sutcliffe continues her insightful series with A Bit in Hand! Part 2, exploring bit fit and horse comfort.
• Joanna O’Neill offers practical tips for making the most of your 12-foot line in groundwork.
• Sally Hamilton dives into the ethics and effectiveness of Giddy Ups vs. schooling whips.
• Sarah Weston guides readers through understanding and overcoming bridle shyness with sensitivity.
• Sue Palmer takes us deep into equine anatomy in The Bare Bones of Life — vital reading for horse owners.
• Member stories and letters that celebrate real-world IH successes — from loading wins to confidence breakthroughs.
• Updates from IH charity champions and a heartfelt thank you from Shy Lowen Sanctuary.
• Ask the Experts covers veteran horse feeding, parrot mouths, and what "detox" really means after bodywork.

Why You’ll Love This Issue

Whether it’s revisiting groundwork basics, understanding the power of body language, or realising how much a well-fitted bit or saddle matters — there’s something here that will make you stop and think (perhaps with a nice cup of tea in hand). Kelly’s “Summer Learning” piece encourages us all to rethink our time with our horses and what truly matters, while articles like Sally Hamilton’s on the Giddy Up rope remind us that assertiveness needn’t be aggressive. From anatomy insights to bridle shyness solutions, it’s packed with thoughtful, empowering knowledge.

Complete Contents with Article Descriptions

Page 3 – Letter from Kelly
Kelly Marks reflects on time management, the power of planning, and the 80/20 principle — all in her friendly, down-to-earth style.

Page 4 – A Bit in Hand! Part 2
Elaine Sutcliffe explores how to choose the right bit, its impact on comfort and schooling, and why it's only one piece of the bigger communication puzzle.

Page 5 – Taming a Twelve-Foot Line!
Joanna O’Neill gives clear, practical guidance on handling longer lead ropes, with tips that will boost your groundwork confidence.

Page 6 – What is That Thing You Are Carrying?
Sally Hamilton discusses the Giddy Up rope versus the whip, and how it helped her rethink communication and motivation in her riding.

Page 7 – Summer Learning
Kelly shares what she's re-learned this summer — the importance of thinking time, letting go of guilt, and making time count with your horses.

Page 8 – Listening Post Competition Winners
Celebrating IH member achievements and winners of the Equus Online University and product giveaways.

Page 9 – Your Letters
Real-life wins, heartfelt thanks, and inspiring stories from IH members — including loading success and course transformations.

Page 10 – Bridle Shyness – Easy Does It
Sarah Weston explains how to work kindly and effectively with horses who struggle with bridling, using real case studies and gentle techniques.

Page 12 – Ask the Experts
Feeding for older horses, managing parrot mouth, and what happens during a “detox” after equine bodywork – expert advice from trusted professionals.

Page 14 – The Bare Bones of Life
Veterinary Physiotherapist Sue Palmer breaks down essential equine anatomy, from spine to forelimbs, in a digestible, rider-relevant way.

Page 16 – Charity Update
Celebrating £22,000 raised for equine charities — with thanks to the generous IH community.

Page 17 – Shy Lowen Thank You
A moving thank you from Shy Lowen Horse and Pony Sanctuary, IH’s Charity of the Year.

Page 18 – The 5 Things With Horses I Wish I Had Learned Sooner
Monty Roberts shares powerful personal insights from his life and career — inspiring, honest and motivating.

Page 20 – Course Dates & Projects
Find out what’s coming up at IH — including new course dates and research projects.

Page 21 – Win Tickets to HOYS
Your chance to enter and win a brilliant day out at the Horse of the Year Show.

Page 22 – Shoulder Control
Exploring subtle schooling techniques for improving shoulder control in your horse.

Page 24 – Where Do I Stand?
A thoughtful look at your position and presence around horses — and why it matters.

Page 25 – Intelligent Worming Case Study
A real-life success story using targeted worming strategies with IH support.

Page 26 – I’m Shy Boy Announcement
News and excitement surrounding Monty Roberts’ latest book project.

Page 27 – IH Recommended Associates Updates
News and updates from the wider IH RA community.

Page 28 – Meet Our Members
Spotlight on the diverse, inspiring individuals who make up the IH family.

Page 29 – Where Are They Now?
A catch-up with horses and owners from previous editions – warm reunions and happy endings.

Page 30 – Spotlight on RA Paddy Gracey
A look into the life and work of RA Paddy Gracey — his path, passion and progress.

Navigation Tags

groundwork, horse psychology, leadership, veteran horse, nutrition, anatomy, bit fitting, bridle shyness, whips, training aids, bodywork, saddle fitting,