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An Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Trainer, my training involves groundwork based connection exercises for learning and problem solving in a fun, accessible, and non-judgmental way that enables both horse and human to feel safe, heard and supported

27/08/2026

This really sums up my approach to working with horses. ❤️

Ropes, halters, Duallys and other equipment are training tools — which reinforce what we are asking based on the release of pressure but for me, they are cues, not the starting point.

What comes first is us: our intention, thought, focus, breath and posture. These are what signal the question to our horse.

The equipment can reinforce and clarify our question. Why shout when we can whisper?

The aim is for our horses to respond to the smallest suggestion — developing a conversation based on feel, clarity and trust.

Less force. More feel. 🌿🐴

24/08/2026

Long day at the laptop today! Finally escaped with my girls to hang out and recharge with little Corbie and Lola and the gang ☺️ 💚

21/08/2026

A relaxed groundwork session today with some lovely farm staff at Craigie Farm 🐴💚

I had the pleasure of working with both the largest and smallest horses I’ve worked with to date in sane session: 18hh handsome Clydesdale Buddy and little Pumpkin, who is now 3 years old!

Buddy can be quite a presence! He can become elevated and strong at times, so today was all about helping him stay connected, focused and responsive, while keeping things calm and clear.

And Pumpkin… what a little star 🌟 She is making such great progress in her job in the children’s area at the farm. It’s lovely to see her growing in confidence and learning to navigate all the different things that come with being a pony working around children.

A really positive session with both horses, and a great team of people supporting them. ❤️

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14/08/2026

A little Shetland surprise! 🐴

In the small hours of this morning, Lola welcomed her gorgeous wee c**t into the world. 💙

He is absolutely adorable — and already melting hearts! 🥰🐴

Welcome to the world, little one. 💚

10/08/2026

After a very busy week- some time out with the boys by the river 💚☀️

09/08/2026

🐴 FULLY BOOKED! 🐴

I’m delighted to say that Reading the Herd on 22 August is now fully booked! 🎉

Thank you so much to everyone who has booked — I’m really looking forward to a fascinating day of learning, observing and exploring how horses communicate and interact within their herd.

There’s an informative, reflective programme planned including a talk from Dr Debbie Davy about her work breeding Exmoor ponies and their role in rewilding.

If you’d like to be added to the waiting list or to hear about future events, drop me a message and I’ll make sure you’re kept in the loop. 💚

07/08/2026

🐴💙 We’re incredibly excited to announce something rather special! 💙🐴

Jess, Hannah and I are delighted to be co-delivering the first ever Intelligent Horsemanship course in Scotland! 🥳

‘Perfect Manners’ – An Introduction to Intelligent Horsemanship is a fantastic two-day course created by Kelly Marks and Intelligent Horsemanship, and we’re thrilled to be bringing it to Scotland.

Across the weekend, we’ll explore:

🩵 How horses learn and how we can become better teachers
🩵 Developing and fine-tuning your groundwork skills
🩵 Trailer safety and safe, confident loading
🩵 Human-to-human learning and sharing ideas
🩵 Hands-on sessions, demonstrations and mini lectures
🩵 Learning in a supportive, friendly and fun environment

And the really lovely thing is you don’t need to bring your own horse! We’ll have demo horses available, so whether you have a horse of your own or simply want to learn more about Intelligent Horsemanship, you’re very welcome. 💜

📅 5th & 6th September
⏰ 9.30am–4pm
📍 Totleywells Equestrian, Queensferry, EH52 6QJ
💷 £140 per person

Tea and coffee provided — just bring your own lunch.

We’re so excited to be sharing this weekend together and bringing an Intelligent Horsemanship course to Scotland for the first time. 🐴💙

To book your place or find out more, please message me or email
📧 [email protected]

Kelly Marks
Intelligent Horsemanship
Jessica Pryor Horsemanship
Inspired Equine / Hannah Wells

Address

Edinburgh

Telephone

07518193093

Website

https://www.juliaduncangroundedhorsemanship.com/

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