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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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Horses Inside Out
6 hours ago4 min read
Understanding Asymmetry in Your Horse
Having the skills to recognise and address asymmetry is fundamental for owners, riders and trainers
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Horses Inside Out
5 days ago5 min read
The Importance of Good Core Stability in Your Horse
The core muscles of the horse play a vital role in a horse's balance and posture.
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Jessica Limpkin
Feb 127 min read
Galloping Forward With Healthy Lungs
In this webinar, Meriel explains the scientific and practical knowledge we need in order to understand Equine Asthma
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Jessica Limpkin
Jan 265 min read
Preventing Back Problems
Back issues in horses can vary from tight, sore back muscles to muscle atrophy or even bony pathology such as Kissing Spine. There are lots
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Jessica Limpkin
Jan 134 min read
Is the Pilates for Horses Programme Worth the Investment? A Comprehensive Product Review
Ever since my journey as an Equine Massage Practitioner began, Horses Inside Out has been has been my go to resource for anything regarding
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Jessica Limpkin
Oct 11, 20244 min read
Conformation Assessment with Dr Sue Dyson
‘Conformation Assessment: What Does Good Look Like?’ Aimed at horse owners wanting to be able to assess their own horse in more detail and
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Sue Dyson
Sep 16, 20249 min read
Dispelling Myths about Training and Ridden Horse Behaviour
There are many myths in the equine world and many excuses are made for a horse not progressing in training as potentially expected. I have h
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Jessica Limpkin
Apr 11, 20246 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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Ally Lowther
Mar 12, 20243 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 5, 20248 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
Jan 10, 20247 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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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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Ally Lowther
Oct 15, 20234 min read
Angular Limb Deformities and Common Developmental Issues. How and when to intervene
In our last blog Dr Sue Dyson highlighted the importance of correct front feet for long term soundness in horses. In this article, we...
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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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Horses Inside Out
Aug 7, 20233 min read
Keeping Horses on the 'Road' - Training for Health and Performance
Correct training and riding are key to keeping your horse happy, comfortable and sound. Combine this with a thorough understanding equine...
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Horses Inside Out
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Skeletal Maturity in Horses: Growth Plate Ossification and Age Considerations
PART 2 Understanding the process of skeletal maturity in horses is crucial for appropriate management, training and care. Skeletal...
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Horses Inside Out
Jul 3, 20234 min read
Common Problems Seen in Young Horses
PART 1 The early years of a horse's life are crucial for their development and future success. Young horses, specifically those between...
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Horses Inside Out
Jun 12, 20233 min read
Nature 'vs' Nurture
Nature versus nurture is often talked about whether it’s considering child development or more relevant to us, in horses. Dr Andrew...
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Gillian Higgins
May 15, 20234 min read
Myofascial Techniques You Can Do With Your Horse
Myofascial release – it’s a bit of a buzz word in the horse world. But what is it, why is it so widely spoken about in the world of...
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Ally Lowther
Apr 24, 20237 min read
The Anatomical Systems of the Horse and why we need to know about them
There’s no getting away from it – horses are truly amazing and as owners, riders, trainers, therapists and other equestrian professionals...
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