Intelligent Horsemanship Trainer – Hannah Wells
Hannah Wells
Stirling, Scotland
Covering up to a 30 mile radius. Inverness visits by appointment
07488 249124 or info.inspired.equine@gmail.com
www.inspired_equine.co.uk
About Hannah…
IH Trainer Hannah Wells, covers a 30 mile radius of Stirling. Also visits Inverness regularly so can assist with visits in this area by appointment.
Hannah is a Stage 3 Dressage Coach and Centre 10 APEC Foundation Coach. She focuses on building confidence between horse and owner, and believes nothing is impossible with the right mindset. She specialises in working with youngsters to give them a well-rounded start to life, groundwork, loading and confidence clinics.
She was drawn to horses as far back as she can remember, having worked in riding schools and freelance over her career, she has experienced many different types of trainers, from those that motivated her to others that made her want to give up. She strives to be the former and inspire her clients to be their best horsey selves and create positive, long-lasting impressions.
She has always known about Kelly Marks and Monty Roberts, but it wasn’t until she went to a demo and seeing them in action that she decided to turn her focus to becoming an IH Trainer. In 2024 her dream became reality.
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A Q&A with IH Trainer Hannah Wells – coming soon…
(The Intelligent Horsemanship Magazine)
How long have you been involved with horses and how did you get involved with them?
I’ve been around horses for as long as I can remember. Two of my aunts had farms with ponies, and after seeing how much I loved them my Mum eventually gave in and booked riding lessons for me at the local riding school.
Why did you decide to qualify as an IH Trainer?
This question has many answers, so I’ll try and give the most concise version. I had taken a break from full-time horses to return to university and try and get a “normal” job. At the same time as I realised that was clearly never going to work for me, I had a relationship breakdown and was looking to return to horses. I went to a Monty Roberts demo, and something just clicked. I had found my missing piece, and five years later I qualified as an IH Trainer.
What is a typical day for you?
Normally my day involves taking the dog for a walk first thing in the morning. We have a Whippet x Patterdale rescue, who constantly keeps me on my toes and keeps life interesting! Then I go to our horses. We have two mares, a 14-year-old retired showjumper we are rehabbing from an old injury, and a five-year-old project. I work part-time at two riding schools so some days I’m straight there, and other days I’m away to my first client, which may be a groundwork session, riding lesson or clipping.
What’s important to you when you see an owner and their horse for the first time?
I think it’s really important to identify the relationship between owner and horse. Sometimes a first session can be as much a therapy session for the owner and making them feel heard as it is a training session for their equine partner.
IH Trainer Hannah Wells is based in Stirling, Scotland.
