About the Worshops:
These new, interactive, hands-on training workshops are designed to give you a solid foundation in applied anatomy and physiology, helping you confidently assess conformation, static and dynamic movement in horses. With three tailored courses covering the syllabi for BHS Stages 3, 4, PC AH, BHSI, and Fellowship exams, these workshops provide the practical knowledge and coaching insights you need to prepare for exams or simply enhance your skills and expertise.
Why You Should Join Us?
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Hands-on Learning: Work with skeletons, anatomical models, and a variety of horse types, sizes, and breeds.
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Interactive & Practical: Perfect for those who are visual learners, groups are kept small (maximum of 8 people) with lots of time for discussion and Q&As.
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Expert Guidance: Gillian Higgins leads these workshops and makes them fun, educational and easy to understand.
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Ideal for Exam Prep: Gain a deeper appreciation of equine anatomy and apply it to the practical care of horses and coaching, each workshop is aligned with BHS exam requirements.
Topics Covered:
Topics covered can include but are not limited to:-
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Teeth and ageing
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Skeletal development
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Bones - related to conformation assessment and training
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Tendons and ligaments of the lower limb - palpation, injury, prevention and rehabilitation
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Muscles - related to training, development and assessment
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Muscular and skeletal strengths and weaknesses
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Static and dynamic assessment of muscle development, posture, conformation and movement
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Anatomy of the digestive system - related to feeding and management
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Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system - related to fitness, TPR
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Assessing movement - recognising lameness
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Assessing straightness and biomechanical capability
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Soundness, recognising lameness
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Assess lameness and identify possible causes
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Foot balance
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Conformational suitability
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Saddle and bridle fit
2025 Workshop Dates
Thursday 27th March - Stage 3
Friday 28th March - Stage 4 / PC AH
Monday 28th April - Stage 3
Tuesday 29th April - Stage 4 / PC AH
Wednesday 30th April - Stage 5 / BHSI / SM
Monday 2nd June - Stage 3
Tuesday 3rd June - Stage 4 / PC AH
Wednesday 30th July - Stage 3
Thursday 31st July - Stage 4 / PC AH
Friday 1st August - Stage 5 /BHSI / SM
Details
Location:
Workshops are held centrally at :
Horses Inside Out,
Wavendon Grange,
Lawn Lane,
Old Dalby,
Melton Mowbray,
LE14 3LW
Time:
10.30am - 3pm
Group size:
6 - 8 people
Refreshments:
Tea, coffee and refreshments are provided but please bring your own lunch.
Price:
£150 per person
Approved CPD training (6 points) with the BHS
Testimonials
About Gillian:
Gillian Higgins (BSc Hons) is a knowledgeable and well respected anatomist, biomechanist, movement specialist and CEO of Horses Inside Out. Highly motivated and well qualified Gillian, who is passionate about sharing her knowledge relating to physical and emotional care, welfare, longevity and versatility of the horse, offers one to one coaching or group sessions. Using a range of unique skeletal and anatomical models and comparing them to a variety of live horses Gillian can demonstrate how to age the horse, assess conformation, muscle development, fitness, strength and weakness She can also compare acute and chronic conditions and share pointers to assess soundness. Having evented up to advanced level and with a particular interest in posture, way of going, harmonious interaction between horse and rider, the suitability of equipment and what to look for when purchasing a horse Gillian’s mission is to educate riders, and coaches in the wellbeing and management of the horse,. Gillian is keen to share her knowledge with anyone from those starting out on their equine journey to Fellows of the BHS.