New International Training Manager for the ILPH

Ian Kelly has joined the ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses) as their new International Training Manager, based at their Headquarters at Snetterton, in Norfolk. Ian, 53, comes from The Royal Household, at Buckingham Palace where, for the last three years, he held the position of Superintendent at the Royal Mews. Prior to that he was Headquarter Squadron Leader in the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment where one of his main responsibilities was Regimental training.

ILPH Acting Chief Executive, Jonny McIrvine, comments, "We are looking to develop our International Training Programme and this is a key appointment for which Ian has been recruited. He brings with him to the ILPH a wealth of equine knowledge and experience."

Ian says, "After a long career with horses which has taught me a great deal I feel itµs time I put something back into the equine world. I'm looking forward immensely to my new job with the ILPH where I will be able to build upon the sterling work that they are doing in the field of international training in developing countries."

"Horses have always been an important part of my life and have given me an enormous amount of pleasure and it's really good to know that I will now be in a position to be able reciprocate and be involved in helping improve the welfare of equines worldwide"

Ian is married with two grown up sons and enjoys, fly fishing, walking and restoring antique furniture.

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