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

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..

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

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

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

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

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

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

This year as part of the Horses Inside Out conference at Loughborough University in February, there was the opportunity to visit Gillian...

what riding your horse in an outline means from an anatomical perspective, how to asses it and how to improve it without...

Kissing spines is a condition that affects the bony projections (spinous processes) that point upward from the main vertebrae. These spinous processes are normally spaced apart, but in some horses they can touch or overlap, causing pain and inflammation. Kissing spines is most common in the thoracic region, where the saddle and the rider's weight are located. The most frequently affected vertebrae are T13 to T18, with T15 being the most common. The Causes of Kissing Spines Th

My first introduction to Dr Jessica Kidd was at the Horses Inside Out Conference in February 2023 where Jessica was a guest speaker and...

The Horses Inside Out Anatomy Exhibition is a must see for every equestrian and anatomy enthusiast and one to rival aspects of the Natural History Museum! Each skeleton, specimen and anatomical model reveals different fascinating structure, anatomy, asymmetries, anomalies and pathologies. The next anatomy exhibition will take place at the 2024 Conference: Growth and Development . There is a great opportunity to get up, close and personal with each specimen, get hands on with

As I sit here writing this article I am looking out over the North Sea in the lovely Danish town of Hirtshals on the last of my...

Correct training and riding are key to keeping your horse happy, comfortable and sound. Combine this with a thorough understanding equine anatomy and how the horse works and you will be better able to train, ride, reduce the risk of injury allowing your horse to perform at his best. All horses are different in the way they move and think and it’s important to recognise and work with what you have got and train each horse accordingly. There is no such thing as a perfect horse.

I have already attended three of Gillian’s 2 Day courses so was excited to add another one to my growing list. This time round it was the...

A happy, comfortable horse is something all owners and trainers are striving for. Good management, feeding and training all play an integral part together with correctly fitting tack. Bridle fit and bitting is now, and quite rightly, seen as being just as important as the saddle and can have a huge impact on your horse’s performance and well-being. Having a clearer understanding of equine biomechanics and anatomy of the head highlights the huge influence that using a correctl

During the pandemic we made the decision not to do any foreign HIO trips until 2023. We'd been so busy focussing on working from home,...

All owners want their horses to be happy, healthy and sound. Recognising when your horse isn’t performing as he should is key to his...

There’s no getting away from it – horses are truly amazing and as owners, riders, trainers, therapists and other equestrian professionals...