Description
Relive our insightful “Ask the Expert” Q&A session, now available as a full-length recording! This live event was a fantastic opportunity for horse owners to have their most challenging questions answered by the IH panel of trainer, led by Intelligent Horsemanship founder Kelly Marks. The discussion goes beyond simple fixes, offering a holistic approach to your horse’s well-being that considers both their physical and mental health.
This exclusive recording covers:
How to Start and Back a Young Horse: Get a step-by-step approach on building a young pony or horses mental and physical readiness for carrying a rider. The panel shares advice on using a “physical step ladder” of proprioception, posture, and strengthening exercises, as well as the benefits of starting with a Dually headcollar for a gentle introduction.
Solutions for Trailer Travel Issues: Discover practical, expert-backed solutions for horses that lean, sweat, or become anxious during travel. Learn about the importance of a physiotherapy check, how trailer configuration can make a difference, and effective acceptance training techniques to help your horse become a calm traveler.
Strategies for Horses Scared of Fireworks: Prepare your horse for loud noises with a systematic approach. Our team share advice on using acoustic ear bonnets and fly masks, alongside methods to create positive associations with sudden sounds.
The Importance of Sheath Cleaning: Understand this critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of gelding care. The discussion highlights why routine sheath cleaning and the removal of “beans” are vital health checks, and how they can resolve surprising behavioural and physical issues.
Meet The Intelligent Horsemanship Panel
Kelly Marks: Founder of Intelligent Horsemanship. Kelly is a specialist in understanding horse psychology and developing sympathetic, workable solutions that benefit both horses and humans.
Sandra Williams: A passionate equestrian educator, author of Loading the Less Easy Horse, and a BHS Unsung Hero. With over 24 years as an IH Trainer, Sandra’s approach blends practical training with mindfulness to help owners build deeper, more conscious connections with their horses.
Bridget Colston: An experienced IH Trainer and a former member of Monty and Kelly’s Tour team. Bridget is also an Enlightened Equitation Teacher and a keen TREC competitor, bringing a wealth of practical and competitive knowledge to the panel.
Emma Sharman: A qualified veterinary physiotherapist and an IH Trainer. Emma’s unique perspective combines her knowledge of equine physiology with her horsemanship skills, allowing her to solve problems that may appear to be behavioural but have physical roots.
