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Horses Inside Out
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Skeletal Maturity in Horses: Growth Plate Ossification and Age Considerations
PART 2 Understanding the process of skeletal maturity in horses is crucial for appropriate management, training and care. Skeletal...
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Horses Inside Out
Jul 3, 20234 min read
Common Problems Seen in Young Horses
PART 1 The early years of a horse's life are crucial for their development and future success. Young horses, specifically those between...
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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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Horses Inside Out
Jun 12, 20233 min read
Nature 'vs' Nurture
Nature versus nurture is often talked about whether it’s considering child development or more relevant to us, in horses. Dr Andrew...
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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 29, 20231 min read
What is Best for Me? Gillian's top recommendations for different disciplines and professions
If you are keen to improve your knowledge on equine biomechanics and anatomy, Horses Inside out is here to help. Horses Inside Out...
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Jessica Limpkin
May 22, 20239 min read
My Trip to Sweden with Gillian Higgins
As I write this blog I have recently returned from an incredible few days away with someone who has become a good friend over the last 3...
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Gillian Higgins
May 15, 20234 min read
Myofascial Techniques You Can Do With Your Horse
Myofascial release – it’s a bit of a buzz word in the horse world. But what is it, why is it so widely spoken about in the world of...
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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
May 1, 20233 min read
Building Fitness in Your Horse
With summer almost upon us, the competition season in full swing, and more daylight hours many of us will be planning to spend more time...
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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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Ally Lowther
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Horses Inside Out Online Massage Course
Massage is a powerful tool and has so many benefits, and now horse owners can learn how to massage their own horse with the Horses Inside...
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Gillian Higgins
Apr 10, 20235 min read
Understanding Anatomy to Boost Your Riding Confidence
In this article I suggest four top tips that will help you ensure that your horse is comfortable, and his muscular skeletal system is prepar
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Jessica Limpkin
Apr 3, 20235 min read
Tendons and Ligaments of the Equine Lower Limb with Gillian Higgins and Dr Seth O'Neill
Written by Jessica Limpkin Equine Massage Therapist When I saw that Horses Inside out were going to be running an online seminar with Dr...
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Ally Lowther
Mar 30, 20234 min read
The HIO Conference Review - Part 2
Following a packed first day, would the second day deliver such a wide ranging set of presentations? The resounding answer is yes it did!...
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Gillian Higgins
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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
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Gillian Higgins
Mar 6, 20237 min read
The HIO Conference Review - Part One
It was a year in the making but all the blood, sweat and tears was worth it as the Horses Inside Out Conference made a welcome return....
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Ally Lowther
Feb 27, 20232 min read
Understanding & Assessing Your Horse's Movement: Part 3 - The Biomechanics of Canter
In this third and final part, this blog looks at canter. Discover training tips and the benefits of using canter to improve your horse's...
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