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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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Giving Young Horses the Best Start in Life
When it comes to training young horses, the work you do before they’re ever ridden is just as important, if not more so, than what comes later. Early education lays the foundation for a confident, well-adjusted horse who’s ready to cope with their ridden career.
Gillian Higgins
22 hours ago5 min read
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Riding a Good Cooldown & Why it's Important for Your Horse
In this article, let’s look at what happens at the end of your training – the cooldown. A proper cooldown helps your horse recover and is important for the health of the musculoskeletal system and is just as important as your warm-up.
Horses Inside Out
7 days ago3 min read
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Soundness and Symmetry. Why is it so Important for Your Horse
When we think about the horses we ride, train or care for, soundness and symmetry often go hand in hand and they are something many of us, quite understandably, take for granted.
Gillian Higgins
May 85 min read
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Why a Good Warm-Up is Essential for Your Horse
One of the most important parts of setting up for a successful training session is the warm-up phase. Sometimes, the importance of this phase can be overlooked or rushed.
Horses Inside Out
May 14 min read
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Bringing Your Horse Back into Work
Bringing a horse back into work after a period of time off can be a challenging and daunting prospect. Inevitably, the path to full fitness can be a winding one, and horses wouldn't be horses if they didn't give us a few bumps in the road on the way.
Gillian Higgins
Apr 256 min read
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Recognising Lameness in Horses
Lameness in horses is a common yet complex issue that can significantly impact a horse’s performance and overall well-being. Early detection and appropriate management are crucial to ensure long-term soundness. Understanding how to recognise lameness and take appropriate action are essential skills to have.
Horses Inside Out
Apr 175 min read
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Training Young Horses for Long-Term Soundness
Starting a young horse's training is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it also comes with huge responsibility. The choices made in the early years will directly impact the horse’s future soundness, performance, and overall well-being.
Horses Inside Out
Apr 115 min read
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Training the horse in the 21st century
Use of the terms ‘naughty, unwilling, evasive, resistant’ is removing human culpability, removing our responsibility, without asking 'why'?
Sue Dyson
Apr 18 min read
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3 Stretches Your Horse Should Do
In this article, we look at the benefits of stretching exercises for your horse and three stretches that all horses should do.
Horses Inside Out
Mar 268 min read
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Managing Allergies - A Journey of Learning with My Horse, Toby
Toby, who joined our team in May 2021, has been an incredible teacher, offering lessons in patience, adaptability, and equine management.
Gillian Higgins
Mar 226 min read
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Remembering Caroline Moore: A Mentor, Coach, and Friend
Caroline was not just a mentor and an inspiration; she was a true friend who played an instrumental role in shaping my equestrian journey
Horses Inside Out
Mar 145 min read
1,358 views
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Unlocking the Power of Groundwork
Groundwork is working your horse from the ground. It is hugely beneficial to all horses whatever their age or stage of training
Horses Inside Out
Mar 44 min read
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Horse
Another jam packed presentation, this time focused on the horse’s microbiota, microbiome and endocrine & metabolic effects.
Jessica Limpkin
Feb 254 min read
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Understanding Asymmetry in Your Horse
Having the skills to recognise and address asymmetry is fundamental for owners, riders and trainers
Horses Inside Out
Feb 234 min read
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The Importance of Good Core Stability in Your Horse
The core muscles of the horse play a vital role in a horse's balance and posture.
Horses Inside Out
Feb 185 min read
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Feed The Need - With Professor Meriel Moore Colyer
I would like to share with you a little about part 1, ‘Feed The Need’
A fully jam packed webinar, giving a detailed ‘tour’ of the Equine Di
Jessica Limpkin
Feb 105 min read
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Preventing Back Problems
Back issues in horses can vary from tight, sore back muscles to muscle atrophy or even bony pathology such as Kissing Spine. There are lots
Jessica Limpkin
Jan 265 min read
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Is the Pilates for Horses Programme Worth the Investment? A Comprehensive Product Review
Ever since my journey as an Equine Massage Practitioner began, Horses Inside Out has been has been my go to resource for anything regarding
Jessica Limpkin
Jan 134 min read
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Healthy gut, healthy horse - Will supplements help?
Research nutritionist Professor Meriel Moore Colyer explores the challenges for feeding horses a fibre based diet across the seasons, mainta
Meriel Moore-Colyer
Jan 66 min read
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Keep a Journal and See Your Horse’s Training & Performance Progress in 2025
Journaling is more than just writing down your thoughts—it’s a habit that can improve mental clarity, emotional health, and even...
Horses Inside Out
Jan 15 min read
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