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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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Make your hacking count
You can’t beat hacking out on a crisp winter’s day and there are so many benefits to escaping the arena a couple of times a week - it's...

Gillian Higgins
Feb 7, 20226 min read


Take The Confusion Out Of Feeding Your Horse
Feeding horses is a subject of much debate and with so many different feeds available it can often lead to confusion. However, feeding...

Gillian Higgins
Jan 31, 20224 min read


Training the Brain
As riders, coaches and therapists we all have one thing in common - we want to get the best from the horses we are working with. However,...

Gillian Higgins
Jan 24, 20224 min read


A Roundup of 2021
What a year it’s been - but under the circumstances 2021 has been a different but good year. In this blog I’ve put together some of our...

Gillian Higgins
Jan 17, 20223 min read


Horses Inside Out - where it all began
In our last blog we chatted to Horses Inside Out founder Gillian Higgins. As we continue our celebrations to mark 15 years of Horses...

Gillian Higgins
Jan 10, 20224 min read


Gillian Higgins - the person behind Horses Inside Out
Gillian Higgins is probably most well known for her anatomical painting on live horses which she uses to teach others all about equine...

Gillian Higgins
Jan 3, 20224 min read


CPD courses at Horses Inside Out
As a registered Equine Therapist it is mandatory that I take part in CPD each year. This can include informative talks, webinars, live...

Jessica Limpkin
Dec 27, 20214 min read


12 Days of Christmas – Day 12: Do something great in 2022
For our last blog in our Christmas series, we are focussing on making plans for 2022 and some last-minute gift ideas. As you know whether...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 22, 20212 min read


12 Days of Christmas - Day 11: Improve your horse's comfort and performance
This series of four online lecture demonstrations takes you on a fascinating journey exploring how equine anatomy and biomechanics can be...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 21, 20214 min read


How does your horse use his body to jump and how can jumping help your horse?
How does your horse use his body to jump and how can jumping help your horse? Find out more with Horses Inside Out. This year I was very...

Jessica Limpkin
Dec 20, 20214 min read


12 Days of Christmas - Day 10: Horses are truly amazing
The horse is a highly sophisticated living organism made up of atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems. To enable him to...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 15, 20212 min read


12 Days of Christmas - Day 9: The key to stability in the horse.
The pelvis and sacroiliac area is often a topic of conversation amongst horse owner, riders, trainers and therapists. Having an...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 14, 20212 min read


12 Days of Christmas - Day 8: Anatomy fun
Equine anatomy is a fascinating - if a little complex subject but if you're keen to start your journey and improve your knowledge, these...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 13, 20212 min read


12 Days of Christmas - Day 7: How your Horse Moves
Where it all began - How your Horse Moves was the first of Gillian’s books to be published, but it's still a firm favourite and will make...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 12, 20212 min read


12 Days of Christmas - Day 6: Anatomy in Action - Transitions!
They say you shouldn't have favourites but it's a fact that here at Horses Inside Out we are all extremely proud of the book Anatomy in...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 11, 20212 min read


12 Days of Christmas - Day 5: Bumper Learning
For day five we have an absolute corker of a gift idea for you. This video collection is aimed at horse owners, trainers, and therapists....

Gillian Higgins
Dec 10, 20213 min read


12 Days of Christmas - Day 4: Exploring Equine Anatomy
This is one of my favourites - it's good for your soul and encourages you to take time out for yourself. If you know someone who could do...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 9, 20212 min read


12 Days of Christmas - Day 3: Posture and Performance
It's day three of our Christmas countdown giving you great gift ideas for your horsey friends. Today, we take a look at one of Gillian's...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 8, 20212 min read


12 Days of Christmas - Day 2: Anatomical Prints
We have something quite unique for the second day of our 12 Days of Christmas. Anyone with a love of horses whether they are interested...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 7, 20215 min read


12 days of Christmas - Day 1 - Pilates and stretching
Struggling for gift ideas for your horsey friends and family, or maybe you're putting together a list of gifts you would like to receive...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 6, 20213 min read
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