Horses Inside Out is delighted to announce the winner of its recent scientific poster competition: Jenna Payne, for her research titled, "A Preliminary Investigation into the Effect of Pony Age and Rider Weight on the Mechanical Nociceptive Thresholds (MNTs) of the Epaxial Muscles and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) of Exmoor Ponies."

Horses Inside Out is proud to celebrate companies and individuals who have positively contributed to the company’s success over the last 20 years by supporting the advancements in education and understanding of biomechanics and equine welfare.

2026 marks 20 years of making the invisible visible. From one painted horse in a livery yard to a globally respected education platform, the journey has transformed how people understand, care for, and train horses.

Premiering this September, The Bare Bones of the Matter is an exciting new online docuseries. Now, this isn’t just another educational programme from Horses Inside Out. It’s a heartfelt tribute and a powerful learning experience built around one truly exceptional horse, Freddie Fox. At the core of this series is the story of how a mischievous, charismatic grey gelding became the teacher, companion, and face of Horses Inside Out that’s helped horse lovers around the world bett

Caroline was not just a mentor and an inspiration; she was a true friend who played an instrumental role in shaping my equestrian journey

In July 2021 we sadly said good-bye to the wonderful Freddie Fox, who most of you will instantly recognise as the face of Horses Inside Out. He was the horse of a lifetime and he gave so much to the world of horses and helped to educate thousands of people across the world through Horses Inside Out. Gillian Higgins winning the 1* class at Gatcombe, receiving the prize for the best young rider under 25 from HRH the Princess Royal. After 24 years, it was such a sad day when we

Like many of you, I was truly saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Steadfast, loyal, devoted, respected, selfless, calm are just some of the words that have been used to describe Queen Elizabeth II. For me and I’m sure for many of you too, The Queen has been the one constant throughout my life. As the world around her has been constantly changing during her 70 years as our Monarch, she has been that constant figure that’s been there to see us through the h

With everyone looking forward to the Jubilee celebrations this weekend we thought it would be most apt to look back, remember and celebrate the day we painted a horse for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Hyde Park Barracks. It was such an honour to meet the queen and talk about horses. What a wonderful day it was! On Tuesday October 24th Gillian Higgins, equine anatomist and founder of Horses Inside Out, was invited to Hyde Park Barracks, London as part of a visit from Her M

Freddie Fox has given so much to the equine world. He has helped to educate thousands of people across the world through Horses Inside Out

There's nothing like the excitement of getting a new horse. It is an exciting and fun opportunity to get to know your new equine companion. However... what do we truly know of their history? It's important to get everything right from the start, health checks and settling them in with as little stress as possible. Despite our enthusiasm it's important not to rush...especially when it's going to be a life-long home. This blog article is full of top tips and ideas to help you.

Having travelled around the world performing lecture demonstrations and courses, I have seen many incredible equestrian facilities. These have all been an inspiration. However, during the pandemic we have had the time and opportunity to make one of my own dreams come true...to create a dedicated teaching space for Horses Inside Out at home. The new teaching barn enables us to run courses in comfort, with horse skeletons and other anatomical models right to hand. As well as a

Today has been very exciting. The first pallet of our latest publication arrived yesterday. Gillian has been busily signing and David busily wrapping and packing ready to send out the first consignment tomorrow. If you have pre-ordered a copy you will get it very soon, particularly if you live in Great Britain. The rest of the world could be a bit slower and Christmas is on the way as well! We have well over a hundred books to wrap so it may take a few days! We are so please

A Mindfulness Colouring Book I am proud to announce my new book, Exploring Equine Anatomy , was launched on 30th July and is now officially available. Completely different from my other books and amalgamating anatomical drawing skills with knowledge of anatomy, I have created this mindfulness colouring book to sooth the mind, nourish the soul and feed the intellect. Containing 3 colour plates and 30 different black and white drawings based on a variety of breeds and movement

On a cold winter’s night Black and all the other ponies of the painted horse trail, which had been displayed firstly at Windsor and then about London, congregated at the Kensington Palace Pavilion for a very special evening to raise money for World Horse Welfare. There were many famous people amongst the guests as well as key people from all disciplines of the equestrian industry. Each pony's painting design was based on a horse rescued by World Horse Welfare. To learn all ab

New Teaching barn at Wavendon Grange. We have used it for various practical Horses Inside Courses. A great success.

Adopted from the Blue Cross and following a rough start we are pleased to give this lovely little boy a new home with Horses Inside Out.

Awarded to volunteers, societies, equestrian centres, coaches & individuals who give exceptional personal contributions to equine industry.

Gillian Higgins, founder of Horses Inside Out, was invited to Hyde Park Barracks, London as part of a visit from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

Gillian's anatomically painted animals including horse, pony, elephant, hare. Animal anatomy, art, sculpture, painting, muscles, skeleton.

Gillian's latest book is published. Posture and Performance: Principles of Training Horses from the Anatomical Perspective.