Winter 2015
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Explore Your Winter 2015 IH Magazine!
What’s Inside?
• Kelly Marks shares George’s sarcoid surgery story – with honesty, humour and practical insight.
• Petra Ingram, CEO of The Brooke, gives a powerful interview on equine welfare and working animals worldwide.
• Monty Roberts answers your questions – including a special “Lunch with Monty” feature and Q&A highlights.
• Training, training, training – 11 pages including leg responsiveness, groundwork basics, tying up, and the meaning behind horseplay.
• Kids’ feature: teaching children to ride with “no kicks, no sticks”.
• IHRA stories: from Rosie Jones’ work in Chile to what being an RA really means.
• Real life: from sarcoid myths and treatments to a pony who overcame the odds.
• Exclusive video training library launched for IH members!
• Competition time – win a Premier Equine rug and more in our festive Christmas quiz!
Why You’ll Love This Issue
Our deep-dive into sarcoids (p19) clears up common misconceptions, while our training features (p21–29) give practical help with everyday issues like responsiveness to the leg and leading safely. For younger riders or those teaching them, there’s an uplifting feature on instilling non-violent riding from the start (p36). And if you’re dreaming of doing more with your horsemanship, the stories from IHRAs (p34, p38) will inspire you to take your next steps.
Complete Contents with Article Descriptions
4 – My World: Sarcoid Surgery for George
Kelly Marks shares George’s journey through a worrying sarcoid, offering both humour and valuable lessons in care, timing and ‘smart surgery’.
6 – Letters and Feedback
Heartfelt messages from IH members, including inspiring stories of recovery and how IH training changed lives.
7 – IH Out & About
From racing success stories to talks at colleges and rescue conferences, see what our IHRAs have been up to.
8 – Meet a Member: Beth Oldroyd
Beth shares her moving story of how IH changed her life after post-natal depression – and how she’s now working toward becoming an RA.
9 – Member Exclusive: IH Training Video Library
New online library launched! Accessible, practical, bitesize videos to help with real-life training challenges.
10 – IH Tour Photo Diary
Behind-the-scenes from the autumn demo tour – from tricky loaders to spooky plastic bags and brave horses finding confidence.
12 – The Big Interview: Petra Ingram, CEO of The Brooke
An inspiring look at global equine welfare with Brooke’s chief executive. A reminder of how much horses do for us – and how we can give back.
16 – Lunch (and Tea!) with Monty Roberts
Winners of our special competition meet Monty. Read their questions, reflections, and what the man himself had to say.
19 – Understanding Sarcoids
A thorough guide to the myths and realities of sarcoids, treatments that work, and what science says.
21 – Moving Off the Leg
Rosie Jones explains how to sharpen up your horse’s response to leg aids, with gentle, progressive steps.
25 – Taking the Lead
A reminder of how vital good leading manners are – and how to teach them without stress or struggle.
27 – Teaching Your Horse to Be Tied Up
Safety, confidence and understanding go hand-in-hand in this clear, kind approach to tying.
28 – Horseplay and Its Meaning
Is your horse playing or testing boundaries? Learn what horseplay really tells you about their needs and mindset.
30 – Christmas Shop & Quiz
Gorgeous gifts, fun finds, and your chance to win one of £500 in prizes!
32 – Horse of the Year Show
A lively account of thrills, spills and success for IH members at HOYS – including young rider Alex Gaynor-Smith.
34 – Globetrotting: Rosie Jones in Chile
IHRA Rosie Jones travels to Chile and finds that kindness and communication truly know no borders.
36 – Teaching Children the ‘No Kicks, No Sticks’ Way
An uplifting and important feature on instilling kindness and good habits in the next generation of riders.
38 – Being an IH Recommended Associate
What does it really mean to be an RA? Insights from current IHRAs on training, ethics and the rewards of the role.
40 – HayLo: A New Way of Feeding
A practical innovation for feeding – what it is, how it works and why it may benefit your horse.
42 – Spotlight on Rosie Jones
A closer look at Rosie’s path to RA, her unique approach, and why she loves what she does.
44 – IH Courses & RA Pathway
Everything you need to know to get started – or take your next step – in the IH training journey.
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sarcoids, groundwork, young rider, welfare, nutrition, leading, tying up
