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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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Pilates for Horses - Part 4: The Tail
The horse's tail is an extension of the spine. So, using the tail in exercises not only affects the tail itself but also the spine all the w
Gillian Higgins
Dec 2, 20202 min read
Why you should Sign up for the Horses Inside Out Academy
Tonight (Weds 4th November 2020) was the second in a new series of live webinars from Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out.
Jessica Limpkin
Nov 5, 20203 min read
Your Horse's Back and How to Improve His Posture
When I discovered that Gillian Higgins from Horses Inside Out was going to be releasing a series of webinars I was so excited......
Jessica Limpkin
Oct 10, 20205 min read
All About the Digestive System
Benefits of understangind equine digestive anatomy to improve managing feeding routines and horse nutrition programs.
Gillian Higgins
Sep 4, 20201 min read
Training Your Horse from the Anatomical Perspective. Part 3: On the Forehand
On the forehand means the horse is out of balance. The forehand refers to the front half of the body which accounts for about 60%
Gillian Higgins
Aug 21, 20204 min read
Training Your Horse from the Anatomical Perspective. Part 2: Engagement
To create engagement the horse must be supple and flexible through his back. The joints in the hind legs will flex and then straighten to pr
Gillian Higgins
Aug 14, 20202 min read
Training Your Horse from the Anatomical Perspective. Part 1: Hollow Back Posture
A hollow back is one of the most common poor postural positions seen in the horse. It prevents the horse stepping through correctly, leads t
Gillian Higgins
Aug 7, 20203 min read
Pilates for Horses - Part 3: In Hand Exercises
This is the third in a series of blogs sharing Top Tip videos and extracts from my book Pilates and Stretching for Horses. This time we focu
Gillian Higgins
May 15, 20203 min read
Pilates for Horses - Part 2: Exercises using Reflexes
As we are all restricted with what we can do with our horses at the moment, I wanted to share some exercises that you can easily do with...
Gillian Higgins
Apr 27, 20203 min read
Pilates for Horses - Part 1: Carrot Exercises
This is the first in a series of blogs sharing top tip videos and extracts from my book Pilates and Stretching for Horses . As we are all...
Gillian Higgins
Apr 6, 20202 min read
Looking After Older Horses - Freddie Fox
Management strategies for caring for older horses. All about Freddie Fox, the original Horses Inside Out horse.
Gillian Higgins
Mar 24, 20206 min read
Pumpernickel Tries Polework
Polework for horses is a great way to train both the mind and body. Here is Pumpernickel tries some pole work exercises for the first time.
Gillian Higgins
Sep 20, 20191 min read
5 Top Tips for Keeping Your Horse Fit and Healthy
5 Top Tips for Keeping Your Horse Healthy. Posture. Be Your Horse’s Personal Trainer! How Muscles Work. Pole Work. Learn Anatomy.
Gillian Higgins
Mar 26, 20192 min read
The Biomechanics of Jumping
Biomechanics of Jumping. Jumping is also good for mobility, suppleness, agility, coordination and developing reaction, power and strength.
Gillian Higgins
Dec 2, 20181 min read
Top Tips for Maintaining Musculoskeletal Health
New video released and produced with Cosequin Equine. Watch to learn top tips for maintaining musculoskeletal heatlh!
Gillian Higgins
May 18, 20161 min read
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