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Ally Lowther
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Keeping Horses on the 'Road' - Training for Health and Performance
Correct training and riding are key to keeping your horse happy, comfortable and sound. Combine this with a thorough understanding equine...
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Ally Lowther
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Skeletal Maturity in Horses: Growth Plate Ossification and Age Considerations
PART 2 Understanding the process of skeletal maturity in horses is crucial for appropriate management, training and care. Skeletal...
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Jay Mackay
- Jun 26
- 3 min
My Day of Interactive Applied Anatomy
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...
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Ally Lowther
- Jun 19
- 5 min
Head First
A happy, comfortable horse is something all owners and trainers are striving for. Good management, feeding and training all play an...
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Ally Lowther
- Jun 12
- 3 min
Nature 'vs' Nurture
Nature versus nurture is often talked about whether it’s considering child development or more relevant to us, in horses. Dr Andrew...
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Jessica Limpkin
- May 22
- 8 min
My Trip to Sweden with Gillian Higgins
As I write this blog I have recently returned from an incredible few days away with someone who has become a good friend over the last 3...
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Gillian Higgins
- May 15
- 4 min
Myofascial Techniques You Can Do With Your Horse
Myofascial release – it’s a bit of a buzz word in the horse world. But what is it, why is it so widely spoken about in the world of...
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Gillian Higgins
- May 8
- 5 min
Neck and Back Pain in Horses
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...
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Ally Lowther
- May 1
- 3 min
Building Fitness in Your Horse
With summer almost upon us, the competition season in full swing, and more daylight hours many of us will be planning to spend more time...
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Ally Lowther
- Apr 24
- 7 min
The Anatomical Systems of the Horse and why we need to know about them
There’s no getting away from it – horses are truly amazing and as owners, riders, trainers, therapists and other equestrian professionals...
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Ally Lowther
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Horses Inside Out Online Massage Course
Massage is a powerful tool and has so many benefits, and now horse owners can learn how to massage their own horse with the Horses Inside...
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Gillian Higgins
- Apr 10
- 5 min
Understanding Anatomy to Boost Your Riding Confidence
In this article I suggest four top tips that will help you ensure that your horse is comfortable, and his muscular skeletal system is prepar
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Ally Lowther
- Mar 30
- 4 min
The HIO Conference Review - Part 2
Following a packed first day, would the second day deliver such a wide ranging set of presentations? The resounding answer is yes it did!...
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Gillian Higgins
- Mar 24
- 3 min
Why Correct Saddle Fit is Crucial
In this blog article we will explore the importance of regular saddle fit, include some back assessment techniques and show you some simple
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Gillian Higgins
- Mar 6
- 7 min
The HIO Conference Review - Part One
It was a year in the making but all the blood, sweat and tears was worth it as the Horses Inside Out Conference made a welcome return....
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Gillian Higgins
- Feb 20
- 4 min
Understanding the Horse's Back
With good back posture being key to a good performance as well as a happy healthy horse, understanding more about how the horse's back...
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Ally Lowther
- Feb 6
- 2 min
Treating Tendon Injuries in Horses
Caring for tendons, or managing a horse with a tendon injury is probably every horse owner’s nightmare. A horse with a tendon injury used...
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Jessica Limpkin
- Jan 23
- 6 min
My Learning Journey with Gillian Higgins, Horses Inside Out
This is a blog I have been wanting to write for a while, and yet for some reason, every time I sit in front of my laptop with the...
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Ally Lowther
- Jan 16
- 3 min
Learning to Listen to Your Horse
With life being such fast paced it can be so easy to overlook things that may be staring us in the face. This is also true for our horses...
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