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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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Bringing Your Horse Back into Work
Bringing a horse back into work after a period of time off can be a challenging and daunting prospect. Inevitably, the path to full fitness can be a winding one, and horses wouldn't be horses if they didn't give us a few bumps in the road on the way.

Gillian Higgins
4 days ago6 min read
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Recognising Lameness in Horses
Lameness in horses is a common yet complex issue that can significantly impact a horse’s performance and overall well-being. Early detection and appropriate management are crucial to ensure long-term soundness. Understanding how to recognise lameness and take appropriate action are essential skills to have.

Horses Inside Out
Apr 175 min read
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Training Young Horses for Long-Term Soundness
Starting a young horse's training is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it also comes with huge responsibility. The choices made in the early years will directly impact the horse’s future soundness, performance, and overall well-being.

Horses Inside Out
Apr 115 min read
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Making a Difference to Horses -Contributing to Equine Science
Making a difference to Horses and contributing to equine science. Are you an equine professional working with horses on a regular basis?

Meriel Moore-Colyer
Apr 55 min read
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Training the horse in the 21st century
Use of the terms ‘naughty, unwilling, evasive, resistant’ is removing human culpability, removing our responsibility, without asking 'why'?

Sue Dyson
Apr 18 min read
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3 Stretches Your Horse Should Do
In this article, we look at the benefits of stretching exercises for your horse and three stretches that all horses should do.

Horses Inside Out
Mar 268 min read
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Managing Allergies - A Journey of Learning with My Horse, Toby
Toby, who joined our team in May 2021, has been an incredible teacher, offering lessons in patience, adaptability, and equine management.

Gillian Higgins
Mar 226 min read
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Remembering Caroline Moore: A Mentor, Coach, and Friend
Caroline was not just a mentor and an inspiration; she was a true friend who played an instrumental role in shaping my equestrian journey

Horses Inside Out
Mar 145 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Groundwork
Groundwork is working your horse from the ground. It is hugely beneficial to all horses whatever their age or stage of training

Horses Inside Out
Mar 44 min read
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Horse
Another jam packed presentation, this time focused on the horse’s microbiota, microbiome and endocrine & metabolic effects.

Jessica Limpkin
Feb 254 min read
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Understanding Asymmetry in Your Horse
Having the skills to recognise and address asymmetry is fundamental for owners, riders and trainers

Horses Inside Out
Feb 234 min read
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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.

Horses Inside Out
Feb 185 min read
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Galloping Forward With Healthy Lungs
In this webinar, Meriel explains the scientific and practical knowledge we need in order to understand Equine Asthma

Jessica Limpkin
Feb 127 min read
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Feed The Need - With Professor Meriel Moore Colyer
I would like to share with you a little about part 1, ‘Feed The Need’
A fully jam packed webinar, giving a detailed ‘tour’ of the Equine Di

Jessica Limpkin
Feb 105 min read
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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

Jessica Limpkin
Jan 265 min read
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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

Jessica Limpkin
Jan 134 min read
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Healthy gut, healthy horse - Will supplements help?
Research nutritionist Professor Meriel Moore Colyer explores the challenges for feeding horses a fibre based diet across the seasons, mainta

Meriel Moore-Colyer
Jan 66 min read
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Keep a Journal and See Your Horse’s Training & Performance Progress in 2025
Journaling is more than just writing down your thoughts—it’s a habit that can improve mental clarity, emotional health, and even...

Horses Inside Out
Jan 15 min read
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5 Feel-Good Gifts you can give your horse this Christmas
This article encourages you to take a moment to think about the remarkable ways horses enrich our lives, how they contribute to our physical

Horses Inside Out
Dec 23, 20248 min read
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Galloping forward with healthy lungs
There is a belief among many horse owners that when their horse has a cough or two at the start of exercise that they are just ‘clearing ...

Meriel Moore-Colyer
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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