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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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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


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.

Horses Inside Out
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Perfect Gifts for Young Riders: Exploring Horse Anatomy and Biomechanics
Finding the perfect Christmas gift for a pony-mad youngster or young rider can be a fun —especially if you can combine their passion with an

Horses Inside Out
Dec 3, 20244 min read


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..

Meriel Moore-Colyer
Nov 19, 20246 min read


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

Horses Inside Out
Nov 13, 20245 min read


"Not Quite Right" Improving Poor Performance with Dr Sue Dyson
Have you ever had that feeling that even though your horse does not look obviously lame, there is something you are seeing or feeling when y

Jessica Limpkin
Oct 29, 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

Jessica Limpkin
Oct 11, 20244 min read


All About Fascia
In this blog, I thought it would be good to share with you a snippet of what is included in the seminar, and perhaps it will whet your appet

Jessica Limpkin
Sep 23, 20243 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

Sue Dyson
Sep 16, 20247 min read


Mastering the Suppling Exercise, Leg-Yield
There are many benefits of incorporating leg-yield into your training regime. It promotes suppleness, develops straightness and balance.

Horses Inside Out
Aug 28, 20245 min read


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?

Horses Inside Out
Aug 19, 20248 min read


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

Horses Inside Out
Aug 8, 20248 min read


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.

Horses Inside Out
Jul 29, 20247 min read


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

Horses Inside Out
Jul 23, 20247 min read


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..

Horses Inside Out
Jul 20, 20247 min read


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..

Horses Inside Out
Jul 11, 20244 min read


Maintaining Mobility in Your Horse
Movement is key to the horse’s comfort and a healthy musculoskeletal, and fascial system.

Horses Inside Out
Jun 30, 20247 min read


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

Horses Inside Out
Jun 19, 20246 min read


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

Horses Inside Out
Jun 12, 20245 min read


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

Horses Inside Out
May 30, 20248 min read
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