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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
Jun 1, 20222 min read
Celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
With everyone looking forward to the Jubilee celebrations this weekend we thought it would be most apt to look back, remember and...
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Jessica Limpkin
May 30, 20223 min read
How Your Horse Bends and Improving Lateral Flexion
Have you ever heard the saying ‘lateral flexion comes before longitudinal flexion’ or how about ‘without true bend you can’t have true...
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Gillian Higgins
May 23, 20224 min read
Pain Related Poor Performance in Horses
My horse isn’t quite right. He's not lame, but he's just not quite right. How many times have you heard this as a conversation amongst...
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Ally Lowther
May 16, 20225 min read
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...
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Gillian Higgins
May 9, 20224 min read
If the Saddle Fits
A well-fitting and balanced saddle is comfortable for you and your horse. Your saddle fitter is an integral part of the team of...
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Ally Lowther
May 3, 20225 min read
The Power of Touch
This article includes top tips for developing your palpation skills and look at why regular palpation of your horse is important and useful.
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Gillian Higgins
Apr 25, 20228 min read
Maintaining Mobility - A Live Painted Horse Lecture Demonstration
Last Wednesday we travelled north, with the car filled to bursting, to Netherton Equestrian Centre, Perth. Our journey to Scotland was...
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Jessica Limpkin
Apr 18, 20224 min read
The Anatomy of the Head with Gillian Higgins and Horses Inside Out
Head Anatomy, has to be one of my favourite webinars from Gillian so far. They are all fantastic but I loved this one's practical aspects.
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Ally Lowther
Apr 12, 20224 min read
How Your Horse Generates Power & Expression
The recorded webinar Understanding and Improving Engagement and Collection focuses on the anatomy of the hindlimb. The main driving...
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Ally Lowther
Apr 4, 20224 min read
The Benefits of Massage and Pilates for Your Horse
Tired and achy muscles make you feel miserable let alone feeling stiff, uncomfortable and generally lacking energy. Your horse will feel...
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Jessica Limpkin
Mar 28, 20225 min read
Training the Equine Brain with Dr Andrew Hemmings and Horses Inside Out
I was lucky enough to have a taster of what this seminar would be like when I attended the Horses Inside Out Conference in 2020.
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Gillian Higgins
Mar 21, 20223 min read
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.
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Jessica Limpkin
Mar 17, 20226 min read
Equine Digestive Anatomy, Feeding and Nutrition
This weekend I was really excited to attend the Horses Inside Out online seminar ‘Digestive Anatomy, Feeding & Nutrition’ There were 4 prese
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Ally Lowther
Mar 14, 20223 min read
Myofascial Lines - What Lies Beneath
Myofascial lines – sometimes referred to as the therapist’s map are chains of interconnected anatomical structures that direct the basic...
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Ally Lowther
Mar 7, 20224 min read
Bridle Fit for a Happy, Comfortable Horse
The importance of a correctly fitting saddle is widely understood but it’s only recently that the same principle is being applied to...
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Gillian Higgins
Feb 28, 20224 min read
HOW YOUR HORSE BENDS
Lateral bend refers to the curvature of the horse’s spine around the rider’s inside leg on circles and corners. Theoretically, this should b
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Jessica Limpkin
Feb 14, 20225 min read
Muscular Misconceptions... What is really beneath the saddle?
This month was the welcome return of ‘Webinar Wednesdays’ with Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out. This month’s topic was ‘Muscular...
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Gillian Higgins
Feb 7, 20226 min read
Make your hacking count
You can’t beat hacking out on a crisp winter’s day and there are so many benefits to escaping the arena a couple of times a week - it's...
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Horses Inside Out
Jan 31, 20224 min read
Take The Confusion Out Of Feeding Your Horse
Feeding horses is a subject of much debate and with so many different feeds available it can often lead to confusion. However, feeding...
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Horses Inside Out
Jan 24, 20224 min read
Training the Brain
As riders, coaches and therapists we all have one thing in common - we want to get the best from the horses we are working with. However,...
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