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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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Unlocking the Power of Groundwork
Groundwork is working your horse from the ground. It is hugely beneficial to all horses whatever their age or stage of training
Horses Inside Out
Mar 44 min read
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Understanding Asymmetry in Your Horse
Having the skills to recognise and address asymmetry is fundamental for owners, riders and trainers
Horses Inside Out
Feb 234 min read
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The Importance of Good Core Stability in Your Horse
The core muscles of the horse play a vital role in a horse's balance and posture.
Horses Inside Out
Feb 185 min read
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Preventing Back Problems
Back issues in horses can vary from tight, sore back muscles to muscle atrophy or even bony pathology such as Kissing Spine. There are lots
Jessica Limpkin
Jan 265 min read
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Is the Pilates for Horses Programme Worth the Investment? A Comprehensive Product Review
Ever since my journey as an Equine Massage Practitioner began, Horses Inside Out has been has been my go to resource for anything regarding
Jessica Limpkin
Jan 134 min read
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5 Feel-Good Gifts you can give your horse this Christmas
This article encourages you to take a moment to think about the remarkable ways horses enrich our lives, how they contribute to our physical
Horses Inside Out
Dec 23, 20248 min read
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Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Horse Owners and Riders
As the festive season approaches, finding the perfect gift for the horse lover in your life can be a challenge.
Horses Inside Out
Dec 10, 20244 min read
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Enhance Your Horse’s Comfort, Performance & Well-Being With Pilates
To celebrate the launch of The Complete Pilates for Horses Programme, here’s a little look inside the book - A Comprehensive Guide to Pilate
Horses Inside Out
Nov 25, 20249 min read
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Gillian's 8 Top Exercises to Help Horses with Kissing Spines
Gillian's 8 Top Exercises to Help Horses with Kissing Spines
Horses Inside Out
Nov 13, 20245 min read
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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
Horses Inside Out
Nov 4, 20245 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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In-Hand Polework - The Powerful Tool to Boost Your Horse's Health and Well-being
Working your horse over poles in-hand is a fabulous tool that helps improve your horse's performance, health, and harmony with their handler
Horses Inside Out
Jun 12, 20245 min read
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5 Exercises to Improve Your Horse’s Health and Well-being
As a horse owner I’m always looking for ways to ensure both my horses are happy and comfortable in their bodies. Gillian and I thought it...
Ally Lowther
May 16, 20225 min read
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Posture and Your Horse's Well-Being
Good horsemanship and correct training are two key parts of the puzzle when it comes to your horse being able to perform at his best.
Gillian Higgins
Mar 21, 20223 min read
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How Pilates Can Help Your Horse
This week I was excited to join Gillian Higgins' latest webinar – Pilates For Horses. As many of you know I am a huge fan of Gillian’s...
Jessica Limpkin
Dec 6, 20203 min read
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Pilates for Horses - Part 4: The Tail
The horse's tail is an extension of the spine. So, using the tail in exercises not only affects the tail itself but also the spine all the w
Gillian Higgins
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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Training Your Horse from the Anatomical Perspective. Part 2: Engagement
To create engagement the horse must be supple and flexible through his back. The joints in the hind legs will flex and then straighten to pr
Gillian Higgins
Aug 14, 20202 min read
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Training Your Horse from the Anatomical Perspective. Part 1: Hollow Back Posture
A hollow back is one of the most common poor postural positions seen in the horse. It prevents the horse stepping through correctly, leads t
Gillian Higgins
Aug 7, 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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Pilates for Horses - Part 3: In Hand Exercises
This is the third in a series of blogs sharing Top Tip videos and extracts from my book Pilates and Stretching for Horses. This time we focu
Gillian Higgins
May 15, 20203 min read
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