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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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Healthy Gut, Healthy Horse
Another jam packed presentation, this time focused on the horse’s microbiota, microbiome and endocrine & metabolic effects.
Jessica Limpkin
Feb 254 min read
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Healthy gut, healthy horse - Will supplements help?
Research nutritionist Professor Meriel Moore Colyer explores the challenges for feeding horses a fibre based diet across the seasons, mainta
Meriel Moore-Colyer
Jan 66 min read
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Galloping forward with healthy lungs
There is a belief among many horse owners that when their horse has a cough or two at the start of exercise that they are just ‘clearing ...
Meriel Moore-Colyer
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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Feed the Need: How much should you feed for effective weight management?
One of the challenges all horse owners face is keeping our horses in optimum body condition throughout the year. In this article learn how..
Meriel Moore-Colyer
Nov 19, 20247 min read
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"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
Jessica Limpkin
Oct 29, 20244 min read
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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?
Horses Inside Out
Aug 19, 20248 min read
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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
Horses Inside Out
Aug 8, 20248 min read
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The Adventures of Pumpernickel
So as many you will know we adopted a fabulous pony from the Bluecross just under five years ago in 2018. We have been on a fabulous...
Gillian Higgins
Oct 30, 20234 min read
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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,...
Gillian Higgins
Jun 5, 20237 min read
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Why Correct Saddle Fit is Crucial
In this blog article we will explore the importance of regular saddle fit, include some back assessment techniques and show you some simple
Gillian Higgins
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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The Incredible Freddie Fox
Freddie Fox has given so much to the equine world. He has helped to educate thousands of people across the world through Horses Inside Out
Gillian Higgins
Jul 15, 20215 min read
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Getting a New Horse - Welcome to Our Newest Team Member!
There's nothing like the excitement of getting a new horse. It is an exciting and fun opportunity to get to know your new equine...
Gillian Higgins
Jun 16, 20216 min read
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My July Blog
With our usual courses and events cancelled, being unable to travel and being at home more I have certainly been putting my time to good...
Gillian Higgins
Jul 22, 20203 min read
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An Update on Pumpernickel
Last summer we adopted Pumpernickel from the Blue Cross. This is an update on how he's getting on! Pumpernickel is a very friendly, busy...
Gillian Higgins
May 15, 20202 min read
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Looking After Older Horses - Freddie Fox
Management strategies for caring for older horses. All about Freddie Fox, the original Horses Inside Out horse.
Gillian Higgins
Mar 24, 20206 min read
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Pumpernickel Tries Polework
Polework for horses is a great way to train both the mind and body. Here is Pumpernickel tries some pole work exercises for the first time.
Gillian Higgins
Sep 20, 20191 min read
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Pumpernickel's First Course
As well having an important role as companion pony to Freddie Fox, adopted #BlueCross pony, Pumpernickel will be a model on our Horses...
Gillian Higgins
Sep 20, 20191 min read
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Welcome Pumpernickel!!
Adopted from the Blue Cross and following a rough start we are pleased to give this lovely little boy a new home with Horses Inside Out.
Gillian Higgins
Sep 20, 20191 min read
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