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Jessica Limpkin
Mar 15, 20202 min read
Horses Inside Out 2020 Conference - Anatomy in Action - Part 1
Hello and welcome to the first part in my blog series on the Horses Inside Out Conference 2020 - Anatomy In Action. I was very fortunate...
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shirley069
Feb 27, 20201 min read
Success at 2020 Anatomy Exhibition
The aim of the anatomy exhbition is to show riders, trainers, therapists opportunities to visualise deeper commonly misunderstood structures
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Gillian Higgins
Feb 26, 20201 min read
Anatomy in Action: Video Report
Horses Inside Out Annual Conference 2020: Anatomy in Action 22nd and 23rd February 2020 at Holywell Conference Centre, Loughborough...
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Gillian Higgins
Feb 26, 20201 min read
Anatomy in Action: A Photo Diary of the Conference
Thank you to everyone who came and made this conference such a special one. I think this conference was the best one yet! Fabulous...
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Gillian Higgins
Jan 15, 20203 min read
Anatomy in Action
Whether you are an equine healthcare professional, trainer, coach or rider, an understanding of anatomy in action is key to success.
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Gillian Higgins
Jan 3, 20203 min read
2019: What a Year!!
2019 has been a busy, fun and productive year. Here's a summary of what we've been up to...
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Gillian Higgins
Dec 29, 20191 min read
‘Black’ raises £3,500 for WHW
On a cold winter’s night Black and all the other ponies of the painted horse trail, which had been displayed firstly at Windsor and then...
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Gillian Higgins
Sep 24, 20191 min read
Horses in Action - A Picture Diary
Photographing the horse in action, especially in slow motion provides us with a valuable resource for observation, discussion and to better
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Gillian Higgins
Sep 20, 20191 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.
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Gillian Higgins
Sep 20, 20191 min read
Pumpernickel's First Course
As well having an important role as companion pony to Freddie Fox, adopted #BlueCross pony, Pumpernickel will be a model on our Horses...
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Gillian Higgins
Sep 20, 20191 min read
Our New Teaching Barn
New Teaching barn at Wavendon Grange. We have used it for various practical Horses Inside Courses. A great success.
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Gillian Higgins
Sep 20, 20191 min read
Welcome Pumpernickel!!
Adopted from the Blue Cross and following a rough start we are pleased to give this lovely little boy a new home with Horses Inside Out.
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Gillian Higgins
Jul 31, 20192 min read
Poseidon - Head Anatomy
Horse Head Anatomy Model by Gillian Higgins. Bones, joints, TMJ, tongue bone, Hyoid Apparatus, facial muscles, blood vessels, nerves, gland
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Jodi Christina Shanahan
Jun 19, 20191 min read
#AskGillian
Every Sunday we post a video of Jodi Shanahan, our Facebook group manager and Gillian having a cuppa and chat!
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Gillian Higgins
May 17, 20193 min read
The Pelvis and Iliopsoas
The Iliopsoas Muscle Group lies deep within each side of the body.
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Gillian Higgins
May 15, 20192 min read
The Benefits of Continual Personal and Professional Development for Equestrian Professionals
As an equine professional in a rapidly changing world, it’s important to keep abreast of innovative up-to-date thinking, techniques & skill.
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Gillian Higgins
Apr 15, 20192 min read
Skeleton Word Art
Skeleton word art sculpture created for charity. Educational design. Bones and anatomy. Black and white. Costa Rica inspiration. Judy Boyt.
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Gillian Higgins
Mar 26, 20192 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.
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Gillian Higgins
Mar 21, 20191 min read
Digestive Anatomy - A different perspective
Digestive Anatomy. Understanding the anatomy of the digestive system can help us when feeding our horses.
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Gillian Higgins
Mar 17, 20191 min read
Icelandic Horses Inside Out
The focus was on studying the biomechanical connections of the horse, posture, compensation and how the Icelandic horse creates movement.
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