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Straightness is the fifth scale of training and is an important pillar of training. The ultimate aim is to have your horse as symmetrical...
Gillian Higgins
- Oct 31, 2022
- 3 min
24 Horse Behaviours of the Ridden Horse in Pain
A compelling documentary has been released based on Dr Sue Dyson’s groundbreaking work on signs of pain in the ridden horse. The...
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Ally Lowther
- Oct 17, 2022
- 3 min
No hoof no horse
You may think it's a bit of a cliché – but there is no truer saying. When you think about it logically, your horse has his entire weight...
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Ally Lowther
- Oct 10, 2022
- 4 min
Understanding Lameness
When your horse is not performing at his best taking a holistic view is the way to find the cause and suitable treatment. Discussing the...
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Ally Lowther
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
Riding Transitions
Transitions, transitions, transitions. Yes, your trainer is right – you can never ride too many transitions and they form the basis of...
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Gillian Higgins
- Sep 26, 2022
- 3 min
Is Feeding From A Haynet Bad For Your Horse's Health?
Is it best to feed your horse from the floor? PART 2 In our last blog we looked at how feeding positions can help or hinder the horse's...
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Ally Lowther
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
Why Lateral Work is So Important
Asking your horse to move laterally can be something as straightforward as asking him to move over in the stable to the more complex...
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Gillian Higgins
- Sep 5, 2022
- 4 min
Is it best to feed your horse from the floor?
Keeping our horses as naturally intended is the ideal, but in reality this isn't always practical or possible. However, there’s lots we...
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Ally Lowther
- Aug 29, 2022
- 2 min
Targeted Worming
As horse owners you know the importance of worming your horse. A high worm burden isn’t good for your horse’s health, it can lead to...
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Gillian Higgins
- Aug 22, 2022
- 5 min
Anatomy and Biomechanics Related to Saddlery
I love the interactive element, getting hands on with the horses, bones, anatomical models and specimens as well as all the questions and di
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Ally Lowther
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
How Your Horse Learns
You can have the best breeding and conformation but without a good temperament and trainability you may struggle to train and bring out...
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Ally Lowther
- Jul 11, 2022
- 3 min
Why Bit and Bridle Fit are Key to Your Horse's Welfare
A comfortable and happy horse is something all owners and trainers are aiming for. We know that feeding, management and training all play...
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Gillian Higgins
- Jul 4, 2022
- 2 min
How Does A Horse Jump?
The biomechanical effects of jumping, Tips for training and assessing your horse's jump. 'Skeleton' horses jumping in slow motion.
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Gillian Higgins
- Jun 13, 2022
- 4 min
How Your Horse's Outline Affects His Way of Going
On the bit, outline, frame whatever phrase you use, it's always a hot topic between riders, trainers, and dressage judges - in fact...
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Gillian Higgins
- May 23, 2022
- 4 min
Pain Related Poor Performance in Horses
My horse isn’t quite right. He's not lame, but he's just not quite right. How many times have you heard this as a conversation amongst...
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Ally Lowther
- May 16, 2022
- 5 min
5 Exercises to Improve Your Horse’s Health and Well-being
As a horse owner I’m always looking for ways to ensure both my horses are happy and comfortable in their bodies. Gillian and I thought it...
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Gillian Higgins
- May 9, 2022
- 4 min
If the Saddle Fits
A well-fitting and balanced saddle is comfortable for you and your horse. Your saddle fitter is an integral part of the team of...
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Ally Lowther
- May 3, 2022
- 5 min
The Power of Touch
This article includes top tips for developing your palpation skills and look at why regular palpation of your horse is important and useful.
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Gillian Higgins
- Apr 25, 2022
- 8 min
Maintaining Mobility - A Live Painted Horse Lecture Demonstration
Last Wednesday we travelled north, with the car filled to bursting, to Netherton Equestrian Centre, Perth. Our journey to Scotland was...
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Jessica Limpkin
- Apr 18, 2022
- 4 min
The Anatomy of the Head with Gillian Higgins and Horses Inside Out
Head Anatomy, has to be one of my favourite webinars from Gillian so far. They are all fantastic but I loved this one's practical aspects.
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