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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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Jessica Limpkin
Jan 23, 20236 min read
My Learning Journey with Gillian Higgins, Horses Inside Out
This is a blog I have been wanting to write for a while, and yet for some reason, every time I sit in front of my laptop with the...
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Gillian Higgins
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Understanding & Assessing Your Horse's Movement: Part 1 - The Biomechanics of Walk
In the first part of this series of blogs about the paces we will look at the biomechanical effects and benefits of walk and also share...
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Ally Lowther
Dec 19, 20223 min read
Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
Struggling with finishing off your shopping for your horsey friends? We're here to help you with some cracking gift ideas that provide...
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Ally Lowther
Dec 4, 20224 min read
Five Great Books To Boost Your Equine Knowledge
I think most of us realise when it comes to horses you just never stop learning. These days, the way we find information has changed...
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Ally Lowther
Nov 7, 20223 min read
Why is Straightness in Your Horse so Important?
Straightness is the fifth scale of training and is an important pillar of training. The ultimate aim is to have your horse as symmetrical...
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Ally Lowther
Oct 3, 20222 min read
Riding Transitions
Transitions, transitions, transitions. Yes, your trainer is right – you can never ride too many transitions and they form the basis of...
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Gillian Higgins
Sep 26, 20223 min read
Is Feeding From A Haynet Bad For Your Horse's Health?
Is it best to feed your horse from the floor? PART 2 In our last blog we looked at how feeding positions can help or hinder the horse's...
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Ally Lowther
Sep 12, 20222 min read
Why Lateral Work is So Important
Asking your horse to move laterally can be something as straightforward as asking him to move over in the stable to the more complex...
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Gillian Higgins
Jul 4, 20222 min read
How Does A Horse Jump?
The biomechanical effects of jumping, Tips for training and assessing your horse's jump. 'Skeleton' horses jumping in slow motion.
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Ally Lowther
Jun 27, 20223 min read
Join us at the Horses Inside Out Conference 2023
The Horses Inside Out Team are so excited that our annual conference is returning next year (February 18th & 19th 2023), and it's set to...
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Ally Lowther
Jun 20, 20223 min read
Why Bridle Fit and Understanding Your Horse's Head Anatomy Is So Important
Having been through The Pony Club and BHS training as well as owning horses for over 30 years I feel I have a grasp of fitting a bridle –...
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Gillian Higgins
Jun 13, 20224 min read
How Your Horse's Outline Affects His Way of Going
On the bit, outline, frame whatever phrase you use, it's always a hot topic between riders, trainers, and dressage judges - in fact...
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Ally Lowther
Jun 6, 20224 min read
How Your Horse Absorbs Concussion
I don’t think I’ve known the ground to be so hard so early in the year. I’m trying not to complain as the weather has been very kind (so...
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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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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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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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