Explore Your Summer 2011 IH Magazine!

What’s Inside?

• Bitting Young Horses – The Western Way by Susanna List: A fresh look at starting horses with lightness and clarity.
• Dr Veronica Fowler unpacks Understanding Equine Stereotypical Behaviour with clear science and practical insight.
• Leaving Your Emotions at the Yard Gate – Liz Falkingham shares heartfelt stories and smart strategies for staying calm around horses.
• Member spotlight on “The Bees” – Pete and Delia’s inspiring journey with Lad and the power of gentle persistence.
• Barefoot Environment by Gillian Bradley – a practical, personal story of transformation for a barefoot horse.
• Monty Roberts on health, vitality, and why we need to Eat Like a Horse and Live Well.
• Horse Agility with Sheila Reed – an inclusive, fun way to deepen your connection.
• Meet Martin Clunes and the majestic Clydesdales.
• IH Course Dates and glowing feedback from students – your next step could be life-changing!
• Plus: Member letters, RA insights, expert advice, vet science, a bit of humour – and lots of heart.

Why You’ll Love This Issue

Whether you're working with a young horse, feeling stuck emotionally, or just need some reassurance, there's something here to support you. Susanna List’s article on bitting offers a practical and thoughtful take for starting young horses well. Liz Falkingham’s piece about managing our own emotions is especially powerful – it reminds us that horses really do pick up what we carry. And if you’ve ever wondered about stereotypical behaviours or barefoot management, the science and stories here are both enlightening and encouraging. It’s all about better understanding – of ourselves and our horses.

Complete Contents with Article Descriptions

Page 3 – Letter from Kelly
Kelly reflects on mentoring young horses, the importance of education, and why trust must begin with us.

Page 4 – Bitting Young Horses – The Western Way
Susanna List explores how lighter bits, lower placement, and Western principles can offer young horses a softer start.

Page 6 – Understanding Equine Stereotypical Behaviour
Dr Veronica Fowler unpacks the science behind cribbing, weaving and other behaviours – and how we can better support affected horses.

Page 8 – Meet Our Members
Pete Phillips and Delia Williams (“The Bees”) share their heartwarming journey retraining Lad using IH techniques.

Page 9 – IH Course Dates
Upcoming opportunities to dive into IH learning, from psychology to perfect manners – plus heartfelt student feedback.

Page 10 – Leaving Your Emotions at the Yard Gate
Liz Falkingham shares real-life stories and expert insights on how our emotions affect our horses more than we realise.

Page 13 – Horses, Horses, Horses
Kelly Marks updates us on Corky and introduces George, reminding us that every horse deserves a kind, thoughtful start.

Page 14 – Barefoot Environment
Gillian Bradley’s journey with Snicker shows how education, commitment and a good environment can transform hoof health.

Page 16 – Eat Like a Horse and Live Well
Monty Roberts on losing weight, finding energy, and why your horse might be your best motivator for better health.

Page 19 – Horse Agility
Sheila Reed introduces Horse Agility – fun, inclusive, and a brilliant way to build partnership from the ground.

Plus…
News updates, charity projects, dissection reflections, book reviews, expert Q&As, photo competition highlights, and so much more!

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