Autumn 2015

Explore Your Autumn 2015 IH Magazine!

What’s Inside?

• A seven-page training special on what you should be teaching your young horse – groundwork, hacking out, loading, and more, with guidance from IHRAs like Lynn Chapman and Sandra Williams.
• The Big Interview with Heather Moffett: a passionate conversation about ethical riding, Enlightened Equitation, and the art of synchronising with your horse.
• Monty Roberts at 80: a heartfelt Q&A reflecting on his legacy and continued work with The Brooke and racehorse reform.
• A powerful member-written travelogue by IHRA Rosie Jones on horsemanship in Calcutta, India.
• A practical four-page guide by Ele Milwright on how to take better photos of your horse – plus the chance to feature your own images.
• Real-life member stories, including a foal ownership guide and advice on choosing the right trainer.
• Insightful feedback, heartwarming letters, and success stories from the IH community.
• Spotlight on equine biomechanics, positive change in the racing world, and how tiny body adjustments make big differences in the saddle.

Why You’ll Love This Issue

Whether you’ve got a foal in the field or a promising youngster ready for their first outing, this issue has been lovingly put together with you in mind. We’ve packed it full of wisdom and encouragement to help you make confident choices – from Lynn Chapman’s grounded advice on groundwork to Sandra Williams’ gentle leadership exercises that build trust from the ground up.
You'll also find a refreshing dose of inspiration: Heather Moffett’s interview will make you think about what ‘ethical riding’ really means, and Monty’s reflections remind us how far we’ve come – and how far we still want to go. It’s a reassuring, motivating issue that reminds us we’re never alone on the journey with our horses.

Complete Contents with Article Descriptions

4 – My World: Making Life More Comfortable
Kelly shares how small tweaks in our own riding and body awareness can make life better for our horses – including a coaching session with Centaur Biomechanics and thoughts on better racehorse loading methods.

6 – Letters & Feedback
From confidence crises to beating cancer and finding courage again – heartfelt words from IH members.

8 – Between the Ears Photo Special
Stunning member-submitted photos taken from the saddle – reminding us why we do what we do.

10 – Monty Roberts: Fourscore Years of Horsemanship
Monty reflects on 80 years of change, horse welfare, and his global work with The Brooke and equine-assisted therapy.

12 – The Big Interview: Heather Moffett
An inspiring conversation on classical riding, ethics in equitation, and how lightness and kindness go hand in hand.

16 – Motivation Inc: Rosie Jones in Calcutta
A candid and fascinating travelogue from IHRA Rosie Jones’ horsemanship journey in India.

18 – IH Training: What You Should Be Teaching Your Young Horse
Four structured lessons with expert tips to get your young horse confident and capable from the start.

20 – IH Training: The Basics
Sandra Williams offers seven foundational exercises to build calm, respectful responses on the ground.

22 – IH Training: Hacking Out
Tips to build confidence outside the arena – from first outings to safe, relaxed exploration.

23 – IH Training: Loading Foundations
Gentle, practical advice for making loading a calm and positive experience.

24 – IH Training: First Outing
What to plan and how to prepare your young horse for their first time away from home.

25 – Choosing the Right Trainer
How to pick the right person to back your horse – thoughtful advice for this critical decision.

27 – Starting Right: The Physical Side
Looking at the physical development of young horses and how to avoid setbacks.

28 – Are You Ready for the Responsibility of a Foal?
An honest and practical guide to foal ownership – the joys and the challenges.

30 – What George Did Next
An uplifting follow-up on a past IH success story.

31 – Honest Book Review
A grounded take on a recently released book – always truthful, always fair.

32 – IH Success Story
Real stories of transformation and triumph thanks to IH methods.

33 – HOYS Ticket Competition
Your chance to win tickets to Horse of the Year Show!

34 – Equine Photography: An Amateur’s Guide
Tips, tricks, and inspiration for capturing beautiful photos of your horse – even with a basic camera.

38 – From the Case Files
Real-life behavioural cases and what we can all learn from them.

40 – Spotlight on Ian Vandenberghe
A closer look at one of IH’s well-known trainers and his unique approach.

42 – IHRA Client Feedback
What clients are saying about their experience with IH trainers.

43 – IH Courses
All your upcoming course dates and how to get involved.

Navigation Tags

groundwork, young horse, ethics, biomechanics, loading, hacking, dressage, foaling, ex-racehorse, behaviour, confidence,