The Paces: Part 2 - Trotting Tendencies
The biomechanics and benefits of trot and top tips for assessing, training and improving your horse's trot. Including slow motion video
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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
Sep 27, 20213 min read
Poles for Posture
The benefits of polework are often underrated! Incorporating this type of work into your horse's training schedule is an excellent way to...
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Horses Inside Out
Sep 20, 20215 min read
The Biomechanics of Dressage vs the Scales of Training
When it comes to dressage the scales of training are the stepping stones that many riders live by when training horses. They form the...
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Jessica Limpkin
Sep 13, 20215 min read
CPD With Horses Inside Out - Myofascial Release Techniques
One of the things I find so good about Horses Inside Out is how Gillian Higgins (The Founder) has been able to create a concept and...
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Jessica Limpkin
Sep 6, 20214 min read
Dressage Dissected
This week I was excited to be back at Horses Inside Out HQ for the final filming day for Gillian Higgins’ upcoming Live Lecture...
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Horses Inside Out
Aug 30, 20213 min read
Adding the Weight of A Rider
As soon as we sit on our horse's backs we compromise his posture and ability to move, affect his balance and increase the strain on his...
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Gillian Higgins
Aug 23, 20212 min read
The Paces: Part 1 - The Wonders of Walk
This blog looks at the biomechanical effects and benefits of walk as well as top tips for training and how to analyse your horse's walk.
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Horses Inside Out
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Learn from Home with the Horses Inside Out Academy
Whether horses are your hobby or your living it’s a fact that you never stop learning about these amazing and sophisticated creatures. We...
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Horses Inside Out
Aug 10, 20212 min read
Learn to Assess Your Horse's Movement
This series of four online lecture demonstrations will take you on a fascinating journey exploring how equine anatomy and biomechanics...
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Horses Inside Out
Aug 4, 20213 min read
Structure your horse's warm up and cool down
A good warm up and cool down are crucial parts of your horse’s work and will help to reduce the risk of injury. Gillian Higgins explains...
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Gillian Higgins
Jul 27, 20213 min read
Variety - The Key to a Happy, Healthy Horse
As the saying goes variety is the spice of life – and the same applies to the work you do with your horses. As his personal trainer it’s...
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Horses Inside Out
Jul 20, 20213 min read
Help Your Horse Cope with Hot Weather
Clear blue skies, warm sunshine - as the temperature rises it's necessary to consider the effect it may have on your horse. Here's some tips
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Gillian Higgins
Jul 15, 20215 min read
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
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Jessica Limpkin
Jul 13, 20213 min read
Jumping From An Anatomical Approach
Last week I was very lucky to be invited back by Horses Inside Out to help out with preparation for the filming for Part 4 of the...
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Jessica Limpkin
Jul 4, 20213 min read
Developing Palpation for Equine Therapists
This week I was super excited to be heading to Horses Inside Out HQ in Leicestershire as a student, participating in the 2-Day CPD Course...
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Gillian Higgins
Jun 16, 20216 min read
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...
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Jessica Limpkin
Jun 14, 20213 min read
Riding From an Anatomical Perspective
This week I spent the day at Horses Inside Out HQ assisting with filming for part 2 of Gillian’s ‘LIVE’ painted horse lecture...
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Gillian Higgins
Jun 11, 20211 min read
New Horses Inside Out Teaching Facility
Having travelled around the world performing lecture demonstrations and courses, I have seen many incredible equestrian facilities. These...
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Jessica Limpkin
Jun 7, 20214 min read
Polework & Gymnastic Jumping
This month’s webinar Wednesday with Gillian Higgins, Horses Inside Out was the final in the current series and was entitled Polework and...
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Jessica Limpkin
Jun 1, 20213 min read
Pilates For Horses
A couple of weeks’ ago I spent the day at Horses Inside Out HQ assisting Gillian Higgins with the Pilates for Horses Course. This is a...
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