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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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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

Gillian Higgins
Sep 24, 20191 min read
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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
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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...

Gillian Higgins
Sep 20, 20191 min read
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Our New Teaching Barn
New Teaching barn at Wavendon Grange. We have used it for various practical Horses Inside Courses. A great success.

Gillian Higgins
Sep 20, 20191 min read
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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.

Gillian Higgins
Sep 20, 20191 min read
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Poseidon - Head Anatomy
Horse Head Anatomy Model by Gillian Higgins. Bones, joints, TMJ, tongue bone, Hyoid Apparatus, facial muscles, blood vessels, nerves, gland

Gillian Higgins
Jul 31, 20192 min read
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#AskGillian
Every Sunday we post a video of Jodi Shanahan, our Facebook group manager and Gillian having a cuppa and chat!
Jodi Christina Shanahan
Jun 19, 20191 min read
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The Pelvis and Iliopsoas
The Iliopsoas Muscle Group lies deep within each side of the body.

Gillian Higgins
May 17, 20193 min read
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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.

Gillian Higgins
May 15, 20192 min read
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Skeleton Word Art
Skeleton word art sculpture created for charity. Educational design. Bones and anatomy. Black and white. Costa Rica inspiration. Judy Boyt.

Gillian Higgins
Apr 15, 20192 min read
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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
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Digestive Anatomy - A different perspective
Digestive Anatomy. Understanding the anatomy of the digestive system can help us when feeding our horses.

Gillian Higgins
Mar 21, 20191 min read
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Icelandic Horses Inside Out
The focus was on studying the biomechanical connections of the horse, posture, compensation and how the Icelandic horse creates movement.

Gillian Higgins
Mar 17, 20191 min read
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Moving Forward - Advances in Training Technology and Tack Conference 2019 Photographic Report
Thank you so much to everyone involved for making this weekend such a great learning experience. Hope to see you next year! :-) Photos by...

Gillian Higgins
Mar 2, 20191 min read
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Moving Forward - Advances in Training, Technology and Tack - Annual Conference 2019
Video Report. What a wonderful weekend had by all. Moving Forward - Advances in Training, Technology and Tack.

Gillian Higgins
Mar 2, 20191 min read
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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
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British Horse Society Award of Merit
Awarded to volunteers, societies, equestrian centres, coaches & individuals who give exceptional personal contributions to equine industry.

Gillian Higgins
Nov 27, 20181 min read
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Anatomy Exhibition Proves Popular
Horses Inside Out Annual Conference 2018, held at Holywell Conference Centre, Loughborough University, the extended Anatomy Exhibition.

Gillian Higgins
Mar 1, 20181 min read
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Structure & Function - Annual Conference 2018
What a wonderful time we had at the Structure and Function Conference 2018! Enjoy the video and pictures. #HIOConference

Gillian Higgins
Feb 26, 20181 min read
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Meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Gillian Higgins, founder of Horses Inside Out, was invited to Hyde Park Barracks, London as part of a visit from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

Gillian Higgins
Oct 24, 20172 min read
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