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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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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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Conformation Assessment with Dr Sue Dyson

Jessica Limpkin

Oct 114 min read

Training & Management

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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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 4: The Back

Horses Inside Out

Aug 88 min read

Anatomy & Biomechanics

Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy - Part 4: The Back

Understand more about the anatomy of the horse's back and how it impacts how we train and care for them

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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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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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Polework Exercises You Can Do to Improve Your Horse's Performance

Horses Inside Out

Apr 36 min read

Training & Management

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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How does the rider's position in the saddle affect the horse's musculoskeletal health?

Gillian Higgins

Feb 123 min read

Training & Management

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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