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Here you will find a wealth of information about equine anatomy and biomechanics. We regularly publish articles full of exercises and top tips to help you improve your horse's musculoskeletal health, comfort and performance. Authors include Gillian Higgins, the Horses Inside Out team and a host of other equestrian specialists all world leaders in their field.
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Horses Inside Out
Nov 45 min read
Attaining a Comfortable & Healthy Musculoskeletal System for Your Horse
Pilates-style exercises for your horse can help him to feel good both physiologically and in turn psychologically. Using these exercise are
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Jessica Limpkin
Oct 294 min read
"Not Quite Right" Improving Poor Performance with Dr Sue Dyson
Have you ever had that feeling that even though your horse does not look obviously lame, there is something you are seeing or feeling when y
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Jessica Limpkin
Oct 185 min read
Promoting Longevity: Maintaining Soundness & Optimizing Performance with Dr Sue Dyson
Just like the previous week, Sue hit the ground running the moment the webinar started and I could barely keep up making notes. Even as a pr
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Jessica Limpkin
Oct 114 min read
Conformation Assessment with Dr Sue Dyson
‘Conformation Assessment: What Does Good Look Like?’ Aimed at horse owners wanting to be able to assess their own horse in more detail and
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Horses Inside Out
Oct 34 min read
The Key to Improve Your Horse's Posture, Movement, Comfort & Performance
There is no better way to visualise and understand how the horse’s anatomy is affected by the rider and doing different movements than to...
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Jessica Limpkin
Sep 233 min read
All About Fascia
In this blog, I thought it would be good to share with you a snippet of what is included in the seminar, and perhaps it will whet your appet
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Sue Dyson
Sep 169 min read
Dispelling Myths about Training and Ridden Horse Behaviour
There are many myths in the equine world and many excuses are made for a horse not progressing in training as potentially expected. I have h
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Gillian Higgins
Sep 96 min read
Preventing Back Problems in Your Horse
As a horse owner you want the best for your horse, to know that their back that you are sitting on is comfortable and to do as much as...
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Horses Inside Out
Aug 285 min read
Mastering the Suppling Exercise, Leg-Yield
There are many benefits of incorporating leg-yield into your training regime. It promotes suppleness, develops straightness and balance.
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Horses Inside Out
Aug 235 min read
Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 6: Hollows Near the Withers
The last of our series of articles debunking common anatomical misconceptions looks at the trapezius muscle and the posture in the area...
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Horses Inside Out
Aug 198 min read
Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 5: Which Muscles of the Horse Carry the Rider?
Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Which Muscles of the Horse Carry the Rider?
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Horses Inside Out
Aug 88 min read
Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy - Part 4: The Back
Understand more about the anatomy of the horse's back and how it impacts how we train and care for them
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Horses Inside Out
Jul 297 min read
Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 3: The Bones, Tendons & Ligaments of the Lower Leg
There are very few bones in the horse’s lower limb and this often comes as a bit of surprise.
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Horses Inside Out
Jul 237 min read
Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy, Part 2: The Hip Joint and Hindleg Anatomy
n this second article of our series exploring anatomical misconceptions, we are looking at the location of the hip joint and hindlimb anatom
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Horses Inside Out
Jul 207 min read
Taking the Mystery Out of Equine Anatomy, Part 1: The Neck
Equine anatomy is a fascinating and complex subject, and it’s the mission of Gillian Higgins and Horses Inside Out to take the mystery out..
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Horses Inside Out
Jul 114 min read
Understanding Equine Anatomy: Take your learning to another level with Horses Inside Out
For horse owners, having a comprehensive knowledge of equine anatomy is not just beneficial—it's essential. Understanding anatomy improves..
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Horses Inside Out
Jun 297 min read
Maintaining Mobility in Your Horse
Movement is key to the horse’s comfort and a healthy musculoskeletal, and fascial system.
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Horses Inside Out
Jun 226 min read
Beach Riding - Biomechanics, Benefits and Tips
Riding your horse on the beach is not only a thrilling experience but it’s also one that is packed with benefits.
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Horses Inside Out
Jun 197 min read
Fascinating Fascia - Why we should learn more about it...
Healthy fascia is important as it plays a significant role in the overall well-being and performance of the horse
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