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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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Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy - Part 4: The Back
Understand more about the anatomy of the horse's back and how it impacts how we train and care for them
Horses Inside Out
Aug 8, 20248 min read
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Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 3: The Bones, Tendons & Ligaments of the Lower Leg
There are very few bones in the horse’s lower limb and this often comes as a bit of surprise.
Horses Inside Out
Jul 29, 20247 min read
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Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy, Part 2: The Hip Joint and Hindleg Anatomy
n this second article of our series exploring anatomical misconceptions, we are looking at the location of the hip joint and hindlimb anatom
Horses Inside Out
Jul 23, 20247 min read
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Taking the Mystery Out of Equine Anatomy, Part 1: The Neck
Equine anatomy is a fascinating and complex subject, and it’s the mission of Gillian Higgins and Horses Inside Out to take the mystery out..
Horses Inside Out
Jul 20, 20247 min read
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Understanding Equine Anatomy: Take your learning to another level with Horses Inside Out
For horse owners, having a comprehensive knowledge of equine anatomy is not just beneficial—it's essential. Understanding anatomy improves..
Horses Inside Out
Jul 11, 20244 min read
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Maintaining Mobility in Your Horse
Movement is key to the horse’s comfort and a healthy musculoskeletal, and fascial system.
Horses Inside Out
Jun 30, 20247 min read
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Beach Riding - Biomechanics, Benefits and Tips
Riding your horse on the beach is not only a thrilling experience but it’s also one that is packed with benefits.
Horses Inside Out
Jun 22, 20246 min read
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Fascinating Fascia - Why we should learn more about it...
Healthy fascia is important as it plays a significant role in the overall well-being and performance of the horse
Horses Inside Out
Jun 19, 20246 min read
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In-Hand Polework - The Powerful Tool to Boost Your Horse's Health and Well-being
Working your horse over poles in-hand is a fabulous tool that helps improve your horse's performance, health, and harmony with their handler
Horses Inside Out
Jun 12, 20245 min read
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Retraining an ex-racehorse from the anatomical and biomechanical viewpoint
Retraining an ex-racehorse requires a deep understanding of the horse's previous training, their unique anatomy and biomechanics.
Horses Inside Out
Jun 5, 20246 min read
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Improve Your Horse's Posture - Improve Performance!
In this article we share some key points about how to improve your horse's posture to improve performance which Gillian demonstrated, with t
Horses Inside Out
May 30, 20248 min read
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The Importance of Hoof Capsule Conformation
By equine lameness and performance specialist Dr Sue Dyson It strikes me that people in general do not look critically at horses’ feet...
Sue Dyson
May 20, 20248 min read
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Build a bond with your horse - Learn Equine Massage
The art of equine massage is a valuable skill that we can all learn and offers a multitude of benefits that can enhance a horse's well-being
Horses Inside Out
May 13, 20245 min read
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If You Don't Use It, You Lose It....
‘If you don’t use it, you loose it’ or ‘To rest is to rust’, two phrases you will often hear Gillian Higgins share in her lecture...
Jessica Limpkin
May 7, 20244 min read
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An Insight into the Ridden Horse Performance Checklist
It was at the 2020 Horses Inside Out Conference that I first became aware of Dr. Sue Dyson’s RHPE (Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram). You can...
Jessica Limpkin
Apr 30, 20245 min read
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The Biomechanics and Benefits: techniques and exercises you can do to Improve How Your Horse Jumps
how your horse jumps by breaking down the phases of the jump to help boost your understanding and discuss exercises and what the rider shoul
Gillian Higgins
Apr 23, 20248 min read
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Laura Tomlinson and Horses Inside Out
In this article we tell you a bit more about Laura Tomlinson, hers story and her connection to Gillian and Horses Inside Out.
Horses Inside Out
Apr 20, 20245 min read
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My weekend at the Horses Inside Out Conference 2024
I couldn’t believe it when the weekend of the 2024 Horses Inside Out conference arrived in February. Where has the last year gone? I had...
Jessica Limpkin
Apr 19, 20246 min read
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Exploring Equine Anatomy: A Visual Journey at the Horses Inside Out Exhibition
This year as part of the Horses Inside Out conference at Loughborough University in February, there was the opportunity to visit Gillian...
Jessica Limpkin
Apr 11, 20246 min read
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Polework Exercises You Can Do to Improve Your Horse's Performance
Polework encourages the horse to think for himself and to make changes to his posture naturally and with no force.
Horses Inside Out
Apr 3, 20245 min read
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