Pilates-style exercises for your horse can help him to feel good both physiologically and in turn psychologically. Using these exercise are

Have you ever had that feeling that even though your horse does not look obviously lame, there is something you are seeing or feeling when y

‘Conformation Assessment: What Does Good Look Like?’ Aimed at horse owners wanting to be able to assess their own horse in more detail and

There is no better way to visualise and understand how the horse’s anatomy is affected by the rider and doing different movements than to see it in action. If you have been to one of Gillian's live painted horse lecture demonstrations you will know just what we are talking about. Our demo at Moulton College was no exception - jam-packed full of fabulous information, tips, exercises - you name it, this demo had it. The complex subject of equine anatomy and biomechanics brought

There are many myths in the equine world and many excuses are made for a horse not progressing in training as potentially expected. I have h

There are many benefits of incorporating leg-yield into your training regime. It promotes suppleness, develops straightness and balance.

Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Which Muscles of the Horse Carry the Rider?

There are very few bones in the horse’s lower limb and this often comes as a bit of surprise.

n this second article of our series exploring anatomical misconceptions, we are looking at the location of the hip joint and hindlimb anatom

Equine anatomy is a fascinating and complex subject, and it’s the mission of Gillian Higgins and Horses Inside Out to take the mystery out..

Movement is key to the horse’s comfort and a healthy musculoskeletal, and fascial system.

Working your horse over poles in-hand is a fabulous tool that helps improve your horse's performance, health, and harmony with their handler

Retraining an ex-racehorse requires a deep understanding of the horse's previous training, their unique anatomy and biomechanics.

In this article we share some key points about how to improve your horse's posture to improve performance which Gillian demonstrated, with t

how your horse jumps by breaking down the phases of the jump to help boost your understanding and discuss exercises and what the rider shoul

Polework encourages the horse to think for himself and to make changes to his posture naturally and with no force.

what riding your horse in an outline means from an anatomical perspective, how to asses it and how to improve it without...

Equine fascia and kinetic lines are important concepts for understanding how the horse moves and functions. Fascia is the connective...

Wow! What an incredible weekend we had at the Horses Inside Out Conference. Engineered and collated by Gillian Higgins, the talks truely took us on a journey of a lifetime exploring every aspect of growth and development from many different perspectives. Two days dedicated to learning, re-evaluating how we train and manage horses – plus so much more, it’s tricky to sum up just how fabulous the Horses Inside Out Conference 2024 was. In this blog Gillian picks out just a few ti

Horsemanship - a term that encompasses the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to form a harmonious relationship with a horse. It involves treating the horse with respect and working with its natural instincts and behaviour to create a positive and safe riding experience. Horsemanship is the foundation of all riding disciplines and is essential for both horse and rider. Creating a partnership with the horse is key Ultimately, horsemanship is about creating a partnersh