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Winter 2016

Explore Your Winter 2016 IH Magazine!

What’s Inside?

• Kelly Marks reflects on a transformative “Year of Growth” with insights from demos and afternoon teas with Monty
• An exclusive feature on “Not On My Yard” – the powerful anti-bullying campaign sweeping the equestrian world
• Groundbreaking scientific validation of Join-Up® as a low-stress, welfare-conscious training method
• Monty Roberts’ Living Legend Tour Highlights – from trust-building with troubled ponies to fear-free loading success stories
• Member-favourite: Step-by-step guide to fear-free clipping by Kelly Marks & Sarah Weston
• Practical training features on teaching leg aids, groundwork, massage, and young horse development
• Heartfelt member stories, rescue journeys, and barefoot success from across the IH community
• A moving guide to caring for veteran horses, from feeding to knowing when to say goodbye
• The £750 Christmas Competition and joyful photo spreads of members with their beloved horses


Why You’ll Love This Issue

This issue arrives with a comforting blend of practical advice and heartfelt community spirit—just the thing for those darker winter days. Whether you’re clipping for the first time or wrestling with confidence issues, you’ll find gentle guidance and shared experiences throughout. The special interview on “Not On My Yard” really stands out—it’s powerful and needed. And for anyone with older horses, the veteran care feature offers both practical support and emotional reassurance. With training pieces that work hand-in-hoof with our principles and a splash of festive fun, this is an issue to wrap up with by the fire and revisit all season long.


Complete Contents with Article Descriptions

3 – My World: A Year of Growth
Kelly Marks shares how 2016 became her personal “Year of Growth”, from reconnecting with Pie to hosting afternoon teas with Monty and forging new friendships.

6 – Letters and Feedback
Wonderful messages from IH members, including reflections on confidence, research, and how IH changed lives with horses.

7 – In Other News…
Catch up on IHRA Sarah Weston’s inventive Bar Buffer, IH holidays with your horse, and even camels doing Join-Up®!

8 – Members’ Photos
A joyful selection of member-submitted photos, with a winning snap of laid-back farrier time and plenty of festive cheer.

9 – Meet a Member
Catherine Ryan from Cork shares her IH journey, rescue stories, and barefoot wisdom—plus her hopes to become Ireland’s third IHRA.

10 – A Scientific Endorsement of Join-Up®
New research confirms Join-Up® creates low physiological stress and supports equine welfare—important, reassuring science.

12 – Not On My Yard: Beating Bullies
A must-read feature on this anti-bullying campaign, exploring its roots, real stories from horse owners, and how we can all help stamp it out.

16 – Monty Roberts: The Living Legend 2016 Tour Highlights
Memorable demo moments including clipping phobias, challenging loaders, and the power of the Dually. Heartwarming transformations, all in front of live audiences.

19 – Linking Physical to Performance
Chartered physiotherapist Sue Palmer shares simple massage and assessment techniques to help your horse stay comfy and ride-ready.

20 – Bridget’s Enlightenment – A Quest for Knowledge
IHRA Bridget Colston reflects on her learning path and the rewards of staying open, curious and horse-centred in all she does.

21 – A Guide to Fear-Free Clipping
Sarah Weston and Kelly Marks provide a calm, methodical approach to clipping, including desensitisation tips, electric toothbrush hacks and managing ticklish types.

25 – Brain, Pain or Training?
An essential guide to uncovering the root of behavioural issues—seven insights to help you recognise pain, confusion or miscommunication.

26 – Teaching the Young Horse Leg Aids
Rosie Jones-McVey continues her thoughtful training series with a breakdown of how to develop understanding of leg cues.

28 – Working with Young Horses: Jo’s Motto for IH Success
Joanna Lowes shares her training motto and approach, including stories from working with the Whitaker family’s horses.

30 – Christmas Competition Quiz
Festive brain-teasers and your chance to win prizes worth £750!

31 – IH Christmas Shop
A round-up of great gift ideas for horse lovers—and maybe yourself!

33 – Veteran Horses: Looking After Our Golden Oldies
Practical tips and emotional insights on managing ageing horses, feeding well, and recognising when to let go with kindness.

36 – HOYS 2016 Highlights
All the action from the Horse of the Year Show, including fantastic performances and fun behind the scenes.

38 – From the Case Files: Working with the Eriskay Ponies
Fascinating fieldwork with hardy native ponies—an inside look at IH techniques used in the wild.

41 – IH Success Story
Another inspiring member journey—real life, real connection, and real progress.

42 – IHRA Client Feedback
Glowing comments from IHRA clients reflecting on their horses’ transformations and new-found confidence.


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Summer 2016


Explore Your Autumn 2016 IH Magazine!

What’s Inside?

• A revealing interview with Olympic legend John Whitaker – reflecting on 30+ years at the top (by Liz Falkingham)
• Kelly’s latest “My World” column: how a black tube and a springy branch helped train Pie to side-pass
• A rich 11-page training section including teaching leg aids, safe mounting, and the science behind Join-Up®
• Joanna Lowes’ month at Whitakers’ yard – starting young horses the Monty way
• In-depth look at the ethics of training gadgets and the growing momentum for change
• Member photos and touching success stories that’ll warm your heart
• Breathing better in the saddle – a unique rider wellbeing feature
• Sally Tobin’s expert guide to analysing forage and feeding your horse what it really needs
• Brain, pain or training? Understanding performance issues from a scientific lens


Why You’ll Love This Issue

This season’s edition is truly about coming back to the heart of horsemanship – the subtle art of understanding and connecting with horses in a thoughtful, intelligent way. If you’re working with young horses or revisiting foundational training, the pieces from Kelly and Rosie on leg aids and safe mounting will be just the guide you need. Joanna Lowes’ account of starting horses at the Whitaker yard is not only a brilliant inside look but a reassuring nod that IH methods work at every level. Whether you’re exploring new ways to feed (don’t miss Sally Tobin’s forage guide), or questioning traditional training gadgets, this issue gives you tools, insights, and inspiration for the colder months. And of course, John Whitaker’s interview brings both wisdom and warmth from one of Britain’s best-loved equestrians.


Complete Contents with Article Descriptions

04 – My World: Going Sideways to Go Forward
Kelly Marks reflects on a fun memory with Pie and offers personal, practical advice for training the side-pass – starting from the ground up.

06 – Letters & Feedback
From horsebox horrors to course reflections, IH members share their stories, thanks, and thought-provoking experiences.

07 – In Other News
Racehorse wins, scientific breakthroughs, and a chance to have tea with Monty Roberts – plus all the IH community updates.

08 – Members’ Photos
From beach rides to bonding breakthroughs, these snapshots (including our canvas wall-art winner!) show the joy and trust between horse and human.

10 – Gadgets and Horses: A Momentum for Change?
Liz Falkingham delves into the debate around modern training aids – are they necessary or harmful? The tide could be turning…

12 – The Big Interview: John Whitaker
A candid, down-to-earth conversation with a showjumping legend still loving the sport after six Olympics.

16 – Feeding Forage: What You Need to Know
Sally Tobin explains why hay isn’t just hay – and how a simple forage analysis can unlock better health for your horse.

19 – IH Training: Stress-Free and Safe Mounting
Kelly shares her tips on helping horses stand calmly at the mounting block – a foundation for every good ride.

21 – IH Training: Teaching the Young Horse Leg Aids
Rosie Jones McVey outlines a kind, clear step-by-step to teaching leg aids from the ground up.

25 – IH Training: Coaching and Join-Up®
Understanding how effective coaching techniques parallel our work with horses – and why the student’s mindset matters.

27 – IH Training: Sorting Science from Fiction
Join-Up® under the microscope – Rosie Jones McVey helps separate fact from myth in equine science.

30 – Book Review & Competition Winners
From Perfect Manners to winning cartoons, we celebrate creative contributors and lucky winners.

31 – IH Success Stories
Real people, real change – how IH has helped members overcome fear, build trust, and achieve the “impossible.”

34 – Making Space
Photographer Michelle Wildman shares how time spent at a Canadian ranch helped her reconnect, reflect, and just be.

37 – Rider Feature: Breathing for a Better Ride
Discover how breathing well helps both rider function and horse comfort – with practical tips for in the saddle.

38 – Understanding Horse Performance
Brain, pain or training issue? This insightful piece helps you decode your horse’s behaviour and performance struggles.

40 – Spotlight on Paddy Gracey
A closer look at an IHRA making a quiet, impactful difference.

41 – IHRA Client Feedback
What clients are saying about working with IH Recommended Associates.

42 – IH Courses Overview
What’s on and where to go next in your IH journey.


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Spring 2016

Explore Your Summer 2016 IH Magazine!

What’s Inside?

• Kelly Marks shares her Hero’s Journey training young Jack for Royal Windsor – and what happened when the show got rained off!
• Spooking: IHRA Rosie Jones digs into the science behind why horses spook and how to train through it
• A practical step-by-step guide to tackling obstacles on long lines, by IHRA Sandra Williams
• How to fit a Dually halter correctly – quick tips from the experts
• Going barefoot: one trimmer’s honest account of transitioning her horses and career
• Exclusive interview with Julia Hodkin of Future Sport Horses Stud on breeding Britain’s next 4-star champions
• IHRA Sarah Weston’s in-depth feature on horsebox safety – real life stories, risks and rescue missions
• Why your horse’s bite matters: how dental health affects posture, performance and wellbeing
• Competitions, member stories, book reviews, and uplifting success stories from the IHRA community


Why You’ll Love This Issue

Whether you’re working through a spooking issue (page 32), fine-tuning your groundwork (page 21), or just need a bit of inspiration from others walking the same path, there’s real encouragement and practical help here. Kelly’s update on training Jack (page 4) is an honest, insightful reflection on goal-setting, setbacks and finding joy in the journey. There’s also powerful learning from the Horsebox Safety Special (page 10), and real food for thought in the interview with breeder Julia Hodkin (page 14). A perfect read for long summer evenings with a cup of tea and your dog at your feet.


Complete Contents with Article Descriptions

4 – Kelly Marks: My World – The Road to Royal Windsor
Kelly reflects on training Jack for the prestigious show, the ups and downs of riding a big youngster again, and what it means to embrace the “Hero’s Journey.”

6 – Letters and Feedback
Heartwarming notes from members, demo stories, and this issue’s Star Letter winner shares memories of a beloved donkey.

7 – In Other News…
Tributes to IH supporters Ronnie Dobbs and Ally Sixsmith, and a look at international headlines on welfare and tack use in competition.

8 – Member Photos
A joyful spread of IH members and their horses enjoying summer fun, from muddy ponies to beach rides and canvas art winners.

10 – Boxing Clever: Horsebox Safety Special
Sarah Weston explores real-life transport accidents and the lessons they teach us. With help from BARTA, this is a must-read for anyone who travels horses.

14 – The Big Interview: Julia Hodkin
A brilliant behind-the-scenes look at Future Sport Horses Stud, with insights on breeding top eventers and what really matters in a good competition horse.

18 – Spring Demo Tour: Private Audience Notes
Training snapshots from the spring demo tour – including how Arnie overcame a tough loading issue and how Foxy got over his fear of clippers.

20 – IH Training: Fitting the Dually Halter
Quick, essential tips for getting the most out of your Dually – simple, effective, and kind.

21 – IH Training: Long Lining Part Two – Negotiating Obstacles
Sandra Williams guides you through long lining with poles, puddles, mounting blocks and more – for a braver, more balanced horse.

25 – IH Training: Straightness – the Intelligent Way
Easy exercises to correct natural asymmetry and build confidence through improved balance.

28 – IH Training: Shoes Off!
Lucy Priory shares her journey to barefoot and how it shaped her career as a professional trimmer.

30 – IH Training: The Horse’s Bite
Fascinating insights into equine dentistry – and how your horse’s teeth impact far more than just eating.

32 – IH Training: How to Ride and Improve Horses Who Spook and Shy
Rosie Jones offers scientific insight and step-by-step strategies to address spooking in a kind, effective way.

36 – Learn & Win
Book reviews, Trickle Net giveaway, and HayLo competition winner announced.

37 – HOYS Ticket Giveaway
Enter to win gold tickets for the Horse of the Year Show – plus free Trickle Nets up for grabs.

38 – IH Success Story
Real stories from the IH community – because progress, however small, is worth celebrating.

39 – From the Case Files
Another look at how IH techniques transformed a horse-human partnership.

40 – IHRA Meeting Notes
Updates from the latest IHRA gathering.

41 – Client Feedback
Honest reflections and glowing praise from IHRA clients around the country.

42 – Spotlight on Gillian Bradley
Get to know one of IH’s most dedicated team members.

43 – Intelligent Horsemanship Courses
Upcoming course dates and how to get involved.


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