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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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Understanding Your Horse's Neck
What is the best outline for the horse?
What is the best way to achieve good neck outlines?
How long they should be held for?

Gillian Higgins
Feb 19, 20214 min read


Understanding Muscles and Fascia
This month’s webinar was on the subject of ‘Understanding Muscles and Fascia’. Being a Massage Therapist these are of course 2 of my favouri

Jessica Limpkin
Feb 8, 20214 min read


Equine Movement and Muybridge
Ever since, as a student in Cirencester when Gillian came across the work of Edweard Muybridge, she was fascinated by his photographic...

Gillian Higgins
Jan 24, 20214 min read


Christmas Gift Guide
At Horses Inside Out, we are frequently asked which book is best for whom! With Christmas just around the corner and having been asked...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 17, 20203 min read


Anatomy in Action - the Book and Online Video Course
Ever since I attended the Horses Inside Out Anatomy In Action Conference in January 2020 I have been eagerly awaiting Gillian Higgins’...

Jessica Limpkin
Dec 7, 20204 min read


How Pilates Can Help Your Horse
This week I was excited to join Gillian Higgins' latest webinar – Pilates For Horses. As many of you know I am a huge fan of Gillian’s...

Jessica Limpkin
Dec 6, 20203 min read


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


Hot Off The Press!!
Today has been very exciting. The first pallet of our latest publication arrived yesterday. Gillian has been busily signing and David...
shirley069
Nov 19, 20203 min read


Update on Publications
During the lockdown, we have certainly not been idle! As well as several blogs and short informative videos on our website, we have...

Gillian Higgins
Nov 14, 20201 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


Webinar Wednesdays
We are excited to announce the launch of our Horses Inside Out ‘Webinar Wednesdays’ starting in October.

Gillian Higgins
Sep 3, 20205 min read


How Muscles Work
Understanding how muscles work is one of the most fundamental concepts that can influence how we ride and train our horses. Movement is cre

Gillian Higgins
Aug 28, 20207 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


Exploring Equine Anatomy Published
A Mindfulness Colouring Book I am proud to announce my new book, Exploring Equine Anatomy, was launched on 30th July and is now...

Gillian Higgins
Aug 5, 20201 min read


My July Blog
With our usual courses and events cancelled, being unable to travel and being at home more I have certainly been putting my time to good...

Gillian Higgins
Jul 22, 20203 min read


Understanding the Sacroiliac Region in Your Horse
An article about the importance of heath, stability and posture of the sacroiliac region and new Multimedia book by Gillian Higgins.

Jessica Limpkin
Jun 20, 20204 min read
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