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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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Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Horse Owners and Riders

Horses Inside Out

Dec 104 min read

Anatomy & Biomechanics

Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Horse Owners and Riders

As the festive season approaches, finding the perfect gift for the horse lover in your life can be a challenge.

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Enhance Your Horse’s Comfort, Performance & Well-Being With Pilates

Horses Inside Out

Nov 259 min read

Training & Management

Enhance Your Horse’s Comfort, Performance & Well-Being With Pilates

To celebrate the launch of The Complete Pilates for Horses Programme, here’s a little look inside the book - A Comprehensive Guide to Pilate

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Feed the Need: How much should you feed for effective weight management?

Meriel Moore-Colyer

Nov 197 min read

Training & Management

Feed the Need: How much should you feed for effective weight management?

One of the challenges all horse owners face is keeping our horses in optimum body condition throughout the year. In this article learn how..

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Gillian's 8 Top Exercises to Help Horses with Kissing Spines

Horses Inside Out

Nov 135 min read

Training & Management

Gillian's 8 Top Exercises to Help Horses with Kissing Spines

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Attaining a Comfortable & Healthy Musculoskeletal System for Your Horse

Horses Inside Out

Nov 45 min read

Training & Management

Attaining a Comfortable & Healthy Musculoskeletal System for Your Horse

Pilates-style exercises for your horse can help him to feel good both physiologically and in turn psychologically. Using these exercise are

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The Key to Improve Your Horse's Posture, Movement, Comfort & Performance

Horses Inside Out

Oct 34 min read

Training & Management

The Key to Improve Your Horse's Posture, Movement, Comfort & Performance

There is no better way to visualise and understand how the horse’s anatomy is affected by the rider and doing different movements than to...

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Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 6: Hollows Near the Withers

Horses Inside Out

Aug 235 min read

Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 6: Hollows Near the Withers

The last of our series of articles debunking common anatomical misconceptions looks at the trapezius muscle and the posture in the area...

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Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 5: Which Muscles of the Horse Carry the Rider?

Horses Inside Out

Aug 198 min read

Training & Management

Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 5: Which Muscles of the Horse Carry the Rider?

Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Which Muscles of the Horse Carry the Rider?

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Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 3: The Bones, Tendons & Ligaments of the Lower Leg

Horses Inside Out

Jul 297 min read

Training & Management

Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 3: The Bones, Tendons & Ligaments of the Lower Leg

There are very few bones in the horse’s lower limb and this often comes as a bit of surprise.

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Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy, Part 2: The Hip Joint and Hindleg Anatomy

Horses Inside Out

Jul 237 min read

Training & Management

Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy, Part 2: The Hip Joint and Hindleg Anatomy

n this second article of our series exploring anatomical misconceptions, we are looking at the location of the hip joint and hindlimb anatom

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Taking the Mystery Out of Equine Anatomy, Part 1: The Neck

Horses Inside Out

Jul 207 min read

Training & Management

Taking the Mystery Out of Equine Anatomy, Part 1: The Neck

Equine anatomy is a fascinating and complex subject, and it’s the mission of Gillian Higgins and Horses Inside Out to take the mystery out..

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Horses Inside Out

Jul 114 min read

Anatomy & Biomechanics

Understanding Equine Anatomy: Take your learning to another level with Horses Inside Out

For horse owners, having a comprehensive knowledge of equine anatomy is not just beneficial—it's essential. Understanding anatomy improves..

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Horses Inside Out

Jun 297 min read

Training & Management

Maintaining Mobility in Your Horse

Movement is key to the horse’s comfort and a healthy musculoskeletal, and fascial system.

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Beach Riding - Biomechanics, Benefits and Tips

Horses Inside Out

Jun 226 min read

Beach Riding - Biomechanics, Benefits and Tips

Riding your horse on the beach is not only a thrilling experience but it’s also one that is packed with benefits.

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Fascinating Fascia - Why we should learn more about it...

Horses Inside Out

Jun 197 min read

Anatomy & Biomechanics

Fascinating Fascia - Why we should learn more about it...

Healthy fascia is important as it plays a significant role in the overall well-being and performance of the horse

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In-Hand Polework - The Powerful Tool to Boost Your Horse's Health and Well-being

Horses Inside Out

Jun 125 min read

Training & Management

In-Hand Polework - The Powerful Tool to Boost Your Horse's Health and Well-being

Working your horse over poles in-hand is a fabulous tool that helps improve your horse's performance, health, and harmony with their handler

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Retraining an ex-racehorse from the anatomical and biomechanical viewpoint

Horses Inside Out

Jun 56 min read

Training & Management

Retraining an ex-racehorse from the anatomical and biomechanical viewpoint

Retraining an ex-racehorse requires a deep understanding of the horse's previous training, their unique anatomy and biomechanics.

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Improve Your Horse's Posture - Improve Performance!

Horses Inside Out

May 308 min read

Training & Management

Improve Your Horse's Posture - Improve Performance!

In this article we share some key points about how to improve your horse's posture to improve performance which Gillian demonstrated, with t

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Build a bond with your horse - Learn Equine Massage

Horses Inside Out

May 135 min read

Build a bond with your horse - Learn Equine Massage

The art of equine massage is a valuable skill that we can all learn and offers a multitude of benefits that can enhance a horse's well-being

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The Biomechanics and Benefits: techniques and exercises you can do to Improve How Your Horse Jumps

Gillian Higgins

Apr 238 min read

Training & Management

The Biomechanics and Benefits: techniques and exercises you can do to Improve How Your Horse Jumps

how your horse jumps by breaking down the phases of the jump to help boost your understanding and discuss exercises and what the rider shoul

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Understanding How Your Horse Works Improves Performance

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