2008 Autumn

Explore Your Autumn 2008 IH Magazine!

What’s Inside?

• “You Can Teach an Old Horse New Tricks” – Lissa Elcock shares Murphy’s heartwarming transformation with RA Sandra Williams’ help.
• Trailer Loading Made Easy – Sarah Weston’s step-by-step approach to confident loading, straight from the field.
• George’s Story – One young Thoroughbred's big adventure to the Monty Roberts demo, by Anne Roberts.
• Equine Shiatsu Explained – A gentle look at the power of touch and energy in supporting horse wellness.
• Q&A with Kelly Marks, Sue Brown, Sam Austin and more – Real questions answered with warmth, honesty and IH experience.
• The IH Garden Party – A summer highlight! See the best snaps and smiles from our fun-filled fundraiser.
• Healthy Hooves – Learn what makes a perfect hoof and how to spot trouble before it starts.
• RA Spotlights – Get to know Recommended Associates Sue Brown and Sandra Williams through feedback and features.
• Fundraising with Heart – A moving update on this year’s charity successes and how IH members made a real difference.

Why You’ll Love This Issue

This issue is all about planting seeds for growth—whether that’s in your horse, your horsemanship, or yourself. You’ll find thoughtful stories like Murphy’s, showing it’s never too late to turn things around with patience and kindness. George’s tale will remind you how small steps can lead to big confidence. If loading’s been a worry, Sarah Weston’s gentle, no-drama method might just be your game-changer. And the Q&As cover everything from clippers and canter leads to laminitis and lamplighters (well, nearly!).

There’s inspiration here for everyone—whether you’re enjoying the autumn quiet or prepping for a winter of learning. Like I said in my letter—get those bulbs planted now. Come spring, you’ll be glad you did.

Complete Contents with Article Descriptions

Page 2 – Karen Cunningham Scholarship & Douglas Gill Award
Celebrating this year’s deserving recipients, Brigitta Royall and Pauline Martin, for their inspiring work with animals.

Page 3 – Letter from Kelly
Kelly reflects on a year of growth, Masterclasses and planting new ideas, and encourages readers to look ahead with purpose.

Page 4 – George’s Story
Anne Roberts shares George’s training journey from the field to the Monty Roberts demo stage—and all the lessons in between.

Page 5 – Your Letters
Real experiences from IH members—including incredible breakthroughs with traumatised ponies and heartfelt thanks.

Page 6 – The IH Garden Party
Photos and highlights from a truly lovely event that raised over £2,000 for the Veteran Horse Society.

Page 8 – You Can Teach an Old Horse New Tricks
Murphy’s remarkable journey from shut-down and spooky to curious and confident, with help from Sandra Williams (RA).

Page 10 – Q&A with Sam Austin
Everything you need to know about equine dentistry—when, why, and how to keep your horse comfortable and healthy.

Page 11 – Q&A with Sue Brown (RA)
Trouble with canter leads? Sue breaks down a kinder, smarter way to help young horses strike off correctly.

Page 12 – Q&A with Jackie JA Taylor
Advice on managing laminitis, metabolic issues, and safe diet transitions with an eye on long-term wellbeing.

Page 13 – Q&A with Wendy Kendall
How to help clients move past old fear patterns—insightful support for RAs and horse professionals.

Page 14 – IH Charity Fundraising
A round-up of this year’s heartwarming fundraising success stories and the members who made them happen.

Page 15 – Pat Burgess Show Jumping Clinic
A sunny day of show jumping, positive coaching and plenty of lemon drizzle cake—by Sarah Weston (RA).

Page 15 – IH Kids: 1 Year On!
How a small idea grew into a thriving club with over 300 young members getting inspired by gentle horsemanship.

Page 16 – Trailer Loading: Getting It Right First Time
Sarah Weston’s detailed guide to taking the drama out of loading—from groundwork to first journeys.

Page 18 – Love Horses, Love People?
Wendy Kendall explores the link between people skills and better horsemanship—because relationships matter.

Page 20 – The Healthy Hoof
Know what to look for in your horse’s feet—prevention is key and small changes can go a long way.

Page 24 – Equine Shiatsu
A gentle introduction to bodywork and its calming effect on horses’ minds and bodies.

Page 25 – Horse Psychology Weekends with Kelly
Behind the scenes of Kelly’s popular courses—and why they offer so much more than riding tips.

Page 30 – RA Spotlight on Sue Brown
An inspiring feature on RA Sue Brown’s approach, journey and fantastic work with horses and owners alike.

Page 31 – Fantastic Feedback on RA Sandra Williams
Heartfelt praise from grateful owners for the calm, clear support Sandra brings to her sessions.

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