My weekend at the Horses Inside Out Conference 2024
I couldn’t believe it when the weekend of the 2024 Horses Inside Out conference arrived in February. Where has the last year gone? I had...
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Jessica Limpkin
Apr 116 min read
Exploring Equine Anatomy: A Visual Journey at the Horses Inside Out Exhibition
This year as part of the Horses Inside Out conference at Loughborough University in February, there was the opportunity to visit Gillian...
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Horses Inside Out
Apr 36 min read
Polework Exercises You Can Do to Improve Your Horse's Performance
Polework encourages the horse to think for himself and to make changes to his posture naturally and with no force.
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Gillian Higgins
Mar 269 min read
"On the Bit???" Correct neck outlines from an anatomical perspective
what riding your horse in an outline means from an anatomical perspective, how to asses it and how to improve it without...
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Ally Lowther
Mar 123 min read
Exploring Equine Myofascial Kinetic Lines and Trunk Transitions: An Interview with Dr. Vibeke Elbrønd
Equine fascia and kinetic lines are important concepts for understanding how the horse moves and functions. Fascia is the connective...
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Horses Inside Out
Mar 58 min read
Tips & Insights from the Horses Inside Out Conference 2024: Growth and Development - A Journey of A Lifetime
Wow! What an incredible weekend we had at the Horses Inside Out Conference. Engineered and collated by Gillian Higgins, the talks truely...
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Horses Inside Out
Feb 263 min read
Harmonious Horsemanship and Recognising when Horses are in Pain
Horsemanship - a term that encompasses the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to form a harmonious relationship with a horse. It...
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Gillian Higgins
Feb 123 min read
How does the rider's position in the saddle affect the horse's musculoskeletal health?
The rider's position in the saddle has a huge influence on the horse's musculoskeletal health and performance. A rider that is balanced...
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Gillian Higgins
Jan 153 min read
The Truth About Kissing Spines in Horses: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Management Tips
Kissing spines is a condition that affects the bony projections (spinous processes) that point upward from the main vertebrae. These...
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Horses Inside Out
Jan 107 min read
Welfare and the Question of Social Licence in Horses
Dr Nicolas De Brauwere MRCVS talks to Horses Inside Out about equine welfare and the question of social licence in horses
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Gillian Higgins
Jan 16 min read
Tips for a Healthy, Happy Horse
As we start a new year, it's often a time to set goals. If you would like to improve your horse's all-round way of going and ensure he is...
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Jessica Limpkin
Dec 18, 20238 min read
Essential Knowledge for Equestrians: The Intriguing Anatomy of a Horse's Head
When I first heard world renowned Equine Veterinarian and Dental Vet Specialist Dr. Chris Pearce from the Equine Dental Clinic present at...
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Horses Inside Out
Dec 11, 20233 min read
Equine Anatomy & Biomechanics Books by Gillian Higgins: The Perfect Christmas Gift for Horse Lovers
Did you know that one of the five rules of selecting the best christmas gift is to give something to read? That's right, and you've come...
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Gillian Higgins
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Anatomy in Action - A Biomechanical Illustration of Equine Movement
"Anyone studying locomotion and movement will, at some point, come across the incredible body of work by Eadweard Muybridge." says...
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Horses Inside Out
Nov 13, 20234 min read
Training for the Future: Can Horsemanship Improve Us as well as Horses?
Kelly Marks needs very little introduction. Thanks to the work she has done with Monty Roberts and forming Intelligent Horsemanship in...
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Intelligent Horsemanship
Nov 6, 202310 min read
Big Interview: Dr Sebastian McBride - recognising equine clinical depression
Dr Sebastian McBride will present "Recognising Clinically Depressed Horses” at the Horses Inside Out Conference at Loughborough...
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Gillian Higgins
Oct 23, 20234 min read
All About Anatomy
The Horses Inside Out Anatomy Exhibition is a must see for every equestrian and anatomy enthusiast and one to rival aspects of the...
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Horses Inside Out
Oct 18, 20234 min read
Feeding for the Future
Equine nutrition is a subject often spoken about and one that can lead to some confusion. When it comes to young horses, their diet sets...
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Horses Inside Out
Oct 2, 20234 min read
Conformation and the Link to Long Term Soundness of the Horse
When we are looking to buy a new horse, we are encouraged to look at its conformation. Horse conformation is the study of the shape and...
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Gillian Higgins
Aug 21, 20233 min read
Why a Strong Thoracic Sling is Important for Your Horse
A strong thoracic sling will improve your horse's performance, health, and well-being as well as enhancing his agility, power and...
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