Dr Andrew Hemmings explores the fascinating link between blink rate, brain function and stereotypic behaviours in horses.

Horse inspections are crucial to eventing welfare and public confidence, yet assessing a fit, excited horse in-hand remains inherently subjective. Dr Sue Dyson examines whether objective gait analysis could improve decision-making at three-day events, and why current lameness thresholds may not yet offer a clear answer.

In this article Gillian unpicks the problem of getting the correct canter lead. Understand why it happens, how to identify what's really going on, and the exercises that can help fix it.

Equine welfare is something that's at the forefront of all of our minds. With so much happening in the equestrian world from a social license perspective, but also just becoming so much more aware of the horses that we love and that we work with.

Soundness isn't just something that happens to your horse, it's something you can actively build. Gillian Higgins helps you to understand how your horse's body works, and shares a few simple changes to how you care, ride, and train him can help strengthen the structures that keep him going, and give him the best chance of a long, active life.

There isn't one magic exercise that fixes kissing spines. Successful rehabilitation comes from combining a variety of exercises that encourage your horse to use their body more effectively. The aim isn't simply to make the back stronger, it's to improve the way the whole horse moves.

A diagnosis of kissing spines can feel overwhelming. It's natural to wonder what it means for your horse's future and whether they'll ever be comfortable again. The good news is that a diagnosis of kissing spines doesn't automatically mean the end of your horse's ridden career. With the right veterinary guidance, appropriate management and a carefully planned rehabilitation programme, many horses go on to become happier, stronger and more comfortable.

"Won't they get fat? Isn't turnout risky?" These are common questions Sue Dyson hears again and again from worried owners and yard managers. New research from 56 international dressage and show jumping horses tells a different story - one where free forage, turnout and the chance to touch another horse don't cause obesity or injury, but do make for calmer, happier, better-performing horses.

The prolonged hot weather in the UK has created: an unusual and rare opportunity, where harrowing can substantially reduce the level of parasites in the pasture.

What's really happening when your horse's head goes forward and down; stretching, or something else entirely? Gillian Higgins breaks down the anatomy behind a correct outline, from the nuchal ligament to the neck's key joints, and explains why the base of the neck matters more to your horse's frame than where the nose sits.

If you're working with horses regularly, as a practitioner, coach, nutritionist, or student then this is for you. The Horses Inside Out Conference 2027 is calling for scientific poster submissions on the theme of Wellness and Welfare, and you might be sitting on exactly the kind of valuable, real-world data that belongs on display.

Joint mobilisations are quiet, unhurried movements, but don't let that fool you. The effects they create throughout the body are anything but small and something that should be part of all horse's care routine.

To truly understand the anatomy behind bridle fit, we need to go much deeper into what's beneath the skin. In this article, Gillian Higgins explains that the head of the horse is not simply a place to attach pieces of tack. It's a sophisticated, interconnected system of bones, muscles, nerves, and fascial chains whose health directly influences how well your horse can move, breathe, swallow, and perform.

Understand your horse and gain a insight into how they move and function when you visit the Inside the Horse Anatomy Exhibition this August.

Dr Sue Dyson looks at recent research that suggests that the idea of moody mares is far more myth than reality

Gillian Higgins explains what good posture is and shares her four-point practical guide to assessing your horse's posture

At this year’s Horses Inside Out Conference: Soundness and Symmetry, a veterinary chiropractor from Cornwall won the scientific poster competition. The questions she raised are ones every native pony owner should be asking.

Horses are incredible athletes, capable of remarkable feats of strength and agility. However, their demanding work schedules can lead to muscle tension, stiffness, and pain. This is where equine massage and stretching come in, offering a natural, science-backed approach to improving your horse's well-being.

From the science of laterality to rehabilitation, nutrition, and welfare, day 2 of the 2026 Conference highlighted just how complex the subject of soundness and symmetry really is. While symmetry is often viewed as the ideal, the speakers over the whole weekend made it clear that the reality is far more layered. Just like humans, horses are naturally asymmetrical and understanding the difference between normal variation and when it is more serious is essential for anyone wor

During the 2026 conference we were lucky enough to welcome Ros Canter to the stage for a relaxed chat and Q&As with Gillian Higgins. In this article, Allison Lowther brings you the highlights which includes assessing asymmetry and how it may impact performance. As well as training young horses with longevity in mind and more. Assessing Horses and Managing Movement Q: How do you go about assessing your own horses and the management side of assessing movement? Ros says: When it