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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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"On the Bit???" Correct neck outlines from an anatomical perspective
what riding your horse in an outline means from an anatomical perspective, how to asses it and how to improve it without...

Gillian Higgins
Mar 26, 20248 min read
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Exploring Equine Myofascial Kinetic Lines and Trunk Transitions: An Interview with Dr. Vibeke Elbrønd
Equine fascia and kinetic lines are important concepts for understanding how the horse moves and functions. Fascia is the connective...

Ally Lowther
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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Tips & Insights from the Horses Inside Out Conference 2024: Growth and Development - A Journey of A Lifetime
Wow! What an incredible weekend we had at the Horses Inside Out Conference. Engineered and collated by Gillian Higgins, the talks truely...

Horses Inside Out
Mar 5, 20248 min read
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Harmonious Horsemanship and Recognising when Horses are in Pain
Horsemanship - a term that encompasses the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to form a harmonious relationship with a horse. It...

Horses Inside Out
Feb 26, 20243 min read
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Big Interview: Dr Andrew Hemmings - Training the Brain
Zoë Smith talks to equine neuroscientist and Royal Agricultural University professor Dr Andrew Hemmings about how horses learn, genetic...

Intelligent Horsemanship
Feb 19, 202412 min read
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How does the rider's position in the saddle affect the horse's musculoskeletal health?
The rider's position in the saddle has a huge influence on the horse's musculoskeletal health and performance. A rider that is balanced...

Gillian Higgins
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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Meet my New Horse
George is the latest equine anatomical model that I was commissioned to do. It has taken approximately 200 hours of painting to complete...

Gillian Higgins
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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How Research is Improving Training Methods for Horse & Rider
Using training aids on horses can be a controversial topic among equestrians. Some people believe that they are useful tools to improve...

Ally Lowther
Jan 29, 20244 min read
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Training Young Horses for Longevity and Soundness
Training young horses for health and performance is a rewarding process that requires patience, skill and knowledge.

Horses Inside Out
Jan 22, 20244 min read
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The Truth About Kissing Spines in Horses: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention and Management Tips
Kissing spines is a condition that affects the bony projections (spinous processes) that point upward from the main vertebrae. These...

Gillian Higgins
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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Welfare and the Question of Social Licence in Horses
Dr Nicolas De Brauwere MRCVS talks to Horses Inside Out about equine welfare and the question of social licence in horses

Horses Inside Out
Jan 10, 20247 min read
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Tips for a Healthy, Happy Horse
As we start a new year, it's often a time to set goals. If you would like to improve your horse's all-round way of going and ensure he is...

Gillian Higgins
Jan 1, 20246 min read
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Essential Knowledge for Equestrians: The Intriguing Anatomy of a Horse's Head
When I first heard world renowned Equine Veterinarian and Dental Vet Specialist Dr. Chris Pearce from the Equine Dental Clinic present...

Jessica Limpkin
Dec 18, 20238 min read
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Equine Anatomy & Biomechanics Books by Gillian Higgins: The Perfect Christmas Gift for Horse Lovers
Did you know that one of the five rules of selecting the best christmas gift is to give something to read? That's right, and you've come...

Horses Inside Out
Dec 11, 20233 min read
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Anatomy in Action - A Biomechanical Illustration of Equine Movement
"Anyone studying locomotion and movement will, at some point, come across the incredible body of work by Eadweard Muybridge." says...

Gillian Higgins
Dec 9, 20233 min read
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Learn more about Equine Orthopaedics & Lameness with Dr Jessica Kidd
My first introduction to Dr Jessica Kidd was at the Horses Inside Out Conference in February 2023 where Jessica was a guest speaker and...

Jessica Limpkin
Dec 4, 20234 min read
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Training for the Future: Can Horsemanship Improve Us as well as Horses?
Kelly Marks needs very little introduction. Thanks to the work she has done with Monty Roberts and forming Intelligent Horsemanship in...

Horses Inside Out
Nov 13, 20234 min read
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Big Interview: Dr Sebastian McBride - recognising equine clinical depression
Dr Sebastian McBride will present "Recognising Clinically Depressed Horses” at the Horses Inside Out Conference at Loughborough...

Intelligent Horsemanship
Nov 6, 202310 min read
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The Adventures of Pumpernickel
So as many you will know we adopted a fabulous pony from the Bluecross just under five years ago in 2018. We have been on a fabulous...

Gillian Higgins
Oct 30, 20234 min read
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All About Anatomy
The Horses Inside Out Anatomy Exhibition is a must see for every equestrian and anatomy enthusiast and one to rival aspects of the...

Gillian Higgins
Oct 23, 20234 min read
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