Explore Your Autumn 2014 IH Magazine!

What’s Inside?

• A powerful Big Interview with top event rider Harry Meade – how he came back from a life-changing fall
• Step-by-step trailer loading – yes, you can do it alone!
• Sarah Weston on setting foals up for success – a must-read for breeders and owners alike
• Learn how clicker training can work for both horses and dogs with Philippa Williams
• An eye-opening feature on sycamore poisoning – how to keep your horses safe this autumn
• Visit Monty’s Flag Is Up Farms with IHRA Rosie Jones and hear what she learned from Dr Andrew McLean
• Touching member stories including taking on an ex-racehorse and building confidence after falls
• A special look at the Karen Cunningham Scholarship and IH Kids at Shy Lowen
• Real-life case files, inspiring pictures, IH updates, charity news and more!

Why You’ll Love This Issue

This issue really does feel like a warm blanket and a good chat with horsey friends – just what we need as the seasons shift. There’s practical advice for dealing with autumnal challenges (see our in-depth guide to sycamore poisoning), and the training features are grounded, achievable, and uplifting. Whether you’re handling a fresh foal (Sarah Weston’s gentle approach is gold dust) or getting an ex-racehorse on the right track, the support is right here. And Harry Meade’s incredible return to the saddle? It’s a story of grit, grace, and loving your horse through it all. We hope it inspires you as much as it did us.

Complete Contents with Article Descriptions

4 – Kelly Marks: My World
Kelly shares personal updates on IH favourites like George, Corky, and Pie – including some gentle truths about horse behaviour and ageing gracefully!

10 – Sycamore Poisoning: Be Aware This Autumn
Everything you need to know about atypical myopathy, how to identify sycamores, and reduce the risk to your horses.

12 – The Big Interview: Harry Meade
Mary Tapping talks to Harry about his comeback after a terrifying fall – raw, honest and deeply motivating.

16 – Visit to America: Meeting of Minds at Flag Is Up Farms
Rosie Jones reflects on what she learned in California, from elephant training insights to the science of trust-building.

19 – Born Ready! Setting Foals Up for Success
Sarah Weston offers gentle, effective advice on foal handling and early education that sets them up for life.

21 – ‘L’ is for Loading: Trailer Loading Alone
A practical guide with confidence-building steps so you can tackle trailer loading solo.

25 – Mind Your Own... Starting an Equine Business
Top tips for turning your passion into a profession – honest advice for those starting out.

26 – On the Right Track: Taking On an Ex-Racehorse
A member’s story of working with a retired racehorse – full of useful lessons and hope.

28 – Training for Life: Philippa Williams on Clicker Training
Reward-based training explained – for dogs and horses alike. Insightful and inspiring.

34 – IH Kids Special: The Karen Cunningham Scholarship
Meet this year’s scholarship recipient from Shy Lowen – a wonderful celebration of passion and potential.

38 – From the Case Files
Real stories of riders and horses overcoming fear – a great read if you need reassurance that you’re not alone.

42 – Spotlight on Bridget Colston
Get to know the IHRA covering East Anglia – her story and approach to horses.

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