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An award-winning, internationally recognised organisation founded by Gillian Higgins in 2006.

Its purpose is to give riders, coaches, and therapists, and anyone interested in discovering more about horses, a fascinating insight into equine locomotion, training, management and welfare from an anatomical perspective.

Horses Inside Out
Equine Anatomy and Biomechanics Education and training by Gillian Higgins

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Shop Books by Gillian Higgins

Beautifully illustrated, clear and concise books by renowned equestrian author and equine anatomy and biomechanics educator Gillian Higgins on movement, improving performance and rehabilitation.

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Online Massage Course

This course for horse owners is a step by step guide that will give you the confidence and skills to massage your horse with soft tissue techniques that really make a difference to equine comfort, health and performance.

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Join the Pilates Programme

The Complete Pilates for Horses Programme is a definitive toolkit that will help horse owners to improve and maintain the horse’s posture, core strength, body awareness, control, balance, comfort and performance.

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Online Course in Biomechanics

Explaining, comparing and illustrating the biomechanics of all the gaits and movements of horses, this comprehensive biomechanics course is a resource for everyone wishing to understand equine locomotion.

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Anatomy in Action horse biomechanics vid

Free access to educational video tutorials and articles on equine anatomy and biomechanics. Pay as you go, pick and mix style to on-demand webinars, seminars and courses with world-class presenters from £10 each.

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With the skeleton and muscles painted on real live horses, look at anatomy from a new perspective, learn ways to improve riding, training and management and improve horse performance, comfort and soundness.

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Webinars and Online Seminars

These live educational webinars with renowned equine anatomy and biomechanics educator Gillian Higgins are jam-packed with practical information for improving your horse and are great value starting at just £10!

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In-Person Practical Courses

We offer a range of in-person practical 1 and 2-day courses designed for horse owners or professional equestrians. Perfect for CPD, topics include massage, pilates, biomechanics and therapy techniques.

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