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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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- Jun 12
- 5 min
In-Hand Polework - The Powerful Tool to Boost Your Horse's Health and Well-being
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- May 30
- 8 min
Improve Your Horse's Posture - Improve Performance!
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- Apr 23
- 8 min
The Biomechanics and Benefits: techniques and exercises you can do to Improve How Your Horse Jumps
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- Apr 11
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Exploring Equine Anatomy: A Visual Journey at the Horses Inside Out Exhibition
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- Mar 26
- 9 min
"On the Bit???" Correct neck outlines from an anatomical perspective
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- Jan 15
- 3 min
The Truth About Kissing Spines in Horses: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Management Tips
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- Dec 4, 2023
- 4 min
Learn more about Equine Orthopaedics & Lameness with Dr Jessica Kidd
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- Oct 23, 2023
- 4 min
All About Anatomy
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- Aug 30, 2023
- 4 min
Maintaining Mobility
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- Aug 7, 2023
- 3 min
Keeping Horses on the 'Road' - Training for Health and Performance
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- Jun 26, 2023
- 3 min
My Day of Interactive Applied Anatomy
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- Jun 19, 2023
- 5 min
Head First
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- Jun 5, 2023
- 7 min
Getting Out There!
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- May 8, 2023
- 5 min
Neck and Back Pain in Horses
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- Apr 24, 2023
- 7 min
The Anatomical Systems of the Horse and why we need to know about them
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- Feb 20, 2023
- 4 min
Understanding the Horse's Back
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- Nov 7, 2022
- 3 min
Why is Straightness in Your Horse so Important?
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- Oct 31, 2022
- 3 min
24 Horse Behaviours of the Ridden Horse in Pain
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- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
Riding Transitions