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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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Gillian Higgins
Oct 23, 20234 min read
All About Anatomy
The Horses Inside Out Anatomy Exhibition is a must see for every equestrian and anatomy enthusiast and one to rival aspects of the...
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Gillian Higgins
Aug 30, 20234 min read
Maintaining Mobility
As I sit here writing this article I am looking out over the North Sea in the lovely Danish town of Hirtshals on the last of my...
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Horses Inside Out
Aug 7, 20233 min read
Keeping Horses on the 'Road' - Training for Health and Performance
Correct training and riding are key to keeping your horse happy, comfortable and sound. Combine this with a thorough understanding equine...
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Jay Mackay
Jun 26, 20233 min read
My Day of Interactive Applied Anatomy
I have already attended three of Gillian’s 2 Day courses so was excited to add another one to my growing list. This time round it was the...
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Horses Inside Out
Jun 19, 20235 min read
Head First
A happy, comfortable horse is something all owners and trainers are striving for. Good management, feeding and training all play an...
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Gillian Higgins
Jun 5, 20237 min read
Getting Out There!
During the pandemic we made the decision not to do any foreign HIO trips until 2023. We'd been so busy focussing on working from home,...
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Gillian Higgins
May 8, 20235 min read
Neck and Back Pain in Horses
All owners want their horses to be happy, healthy and sound. Recognising when your horse isn’t performing as he should is key to his...
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Ally Lowther
Apr 24, 20237 min read
The Anatomical Systems of the Horse and why we need to know about them
There’s no getting away from it – horses are truly amazing and as owners, riders, trainers, therapists and other equestrian professionals...
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Gillian Higgins
Feb 20, 20234 min read
Understanding the Horse's Back
With good back posture being key to a good performance as well as a happy healthy horse, understanding more about how the horse's back...
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Ally Lowther
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Why is Straightness in Your Horse so Important?
Straightness is the fifth scale of training and is an important pillar of training. The ultimate aim is to have your horse as symmetrical...
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Gillian Higgins
Oct 31, 20223 min read
24 Horse Behaviours of the Ridden Horse in Pain
A compelling documentary has been released based on Dr Sue Dyson’s groundbreaking work on signs of pain in the ridden horse. The...
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Ally Lowther
Oct 3, 20222 min read
Riding Transitions
Transitions, transitions, transitions. Yes, your trainer is right – you can never ride too many transitions and they form the basis of...
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Gillian Higgins
Sep 26, 20223 min read
Is Feeding From A Haynet Bad For Your Horse's Health?
Is it best to feed your horse from the floor? PART 2 In our last blog we looked at how feeding positions can help or hinder the horse's...
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Ally Lowther
Sep 12, 20222 min read
Why Lateral Work is So Important
Asking your horse to move laterally can be something as straightforward as asking him to move over in the stable to the more complex...
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Gillian Higgins
Sep 5, 20224 min read
Is it best to feed your horse from the floor?
Keeping our horses as naturally intended is the ideal, but in reality this isn't always practical or possible. However, there’s lots we...
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Gillian Higgins
Aug 22, 20225 min read
Anatomy and Biomechanics Related to Saddlery
I love the interactive element, getting hands on with the horses, bones, anatomical models and specimens as well as all the questions and di
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Ally Lowther
Aug 15, 20222 min read
How Your Horse Learns
You can have the best breeding and conformation but without a good temperament and trainability you may struggle to train and bring out...
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Gillian Higgins
Jul 4, 20222 min read
How Does A Horse Jump?
The biomechanical effects of jumping, Tips for training and assessing your horse's jump. 'Skeleton' horses jumping in slow motion.
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Gillian Higgins
Jun 13, 20224 min read
How Your Horse's Outline Affects His Way of Going
On the bit, outline, frame whatever phrase you use, it's always a hot topic between riders, trainers, and dressage judges - in fact...
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