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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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Getting Out There!
During the pandemic we made the decision not to do any foreign HIO trips until 2023. We'd been so busy focussing on working from home,...

Gillian Higgins
Jun 5, 20237 min read


What is Best for Me? Gillian's top recommendations for different disciplines and professions
If you are keen to improve your knowledge on equine biomechanics and anatomy, Horses Inside out is here to help. Horses Inside Out...

Gillian Higgins
May 29, 202324 min read


My Trip to Sweden with Gillian Higgins
As I write this blog I have recently returned from an incredible few days away with someone who has become a good friend over the last 3...

Jessica Limpkin
May 22, 20239 min read


Myofascial Techniques You Can Do With Your Horse
Myofascial release – it’s a bit of a buzz word in the horse world. But what is it, why is it so widely spoken about in the world of...

Gillian Higgins
May 15, 20234 min read


Neck and Back Pain in Horses
All owners want their horses to be happy, healthy and sound. Recognising when your horse isn’t performing as he should is key to his...

Gillian Higgins
May 8, 20235 min read


Building Fitness in Your Horse
With summer almost upon us, the competition season in full swing, and more daylight hours many of us will be planning to spend more time...

Ally Lowther
May 1, 20233 min read


The Anatomical Systems of the Horse and why we need to know about them
There’s no getting away from it – horses are truly amazing and as owners, riders, trainers, therapists and other equestrian professionals...

Ally Lowther
Apr 24, 20237 min read


Horses Inside Out Online Massage Course
Massage is a powerful tool and has so many benefits, and now horse owners can learn how to massage their own horse with the Horses Inside...

Ally Lowther
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Understanding Anatomy to Boost Your Riding Confidence
In this article I suggest four top tips that will help you ensure that your horse is comfortable, and his muscular skeletal system is prepar

Gillian Higgins
Apr 10, 20235 min read


Tendons and Ligaments of the Equine Lower Limb with Gillian Higgins and Dr Seth O'Neill
Written by Jessica Limpkin Equine Massage Therapist When I saw that Horses Inside out were going to be running an online seminar with Dr...

Jessica Limpkin
Apr 3, 20236 min read


The HIO Conference Review - Part 2
Following a packed first day, would the second day deliver such a wide ranging set of presentations? The resounding answer is yes it did!...

Ally Lowther
Mar 30, 20234 min read


Why Correct Saddle Fit is Crucial
In this blog article we will explore the importance of regular saddle fit, include some back assessment techniques and show you some simple

Gillian Higgins
Mar 24, 20233 min read


The HIO Conference Review - Part One
It was a year in the making but all the blood, sweat and tears was worth it as the Horses Inside Out Conference made a welcome return....

Gillian Higgins
Mar 6, 20237 min read


Understanding & Assessing Your Horse's Movement: Part 3 - The Biomechanics of Canter
In this third and final part, this blog looks at canter. Discover training tips and the benefits of using canter to improve your horse's...

Ally Lowther
Feb 27, 20232 min read


Understanding the Horse's Back
With good back posture being key to a good performance as well as a happy healthy horse, understanding more about how the horse's back...

Gillian Higgins
Feb 20, 20234 min read


Updating your Skills - Why CPD is so important
If you work in the equine world, you’ll know how rapidly things can change – thanks to new research, products and techniques the way...

Ally Lowther
Feb 13, 20233 min read


Treating Tendon Injuries in Horses
Caring for tendons, or managing a horse with a tendon injury is probably every horse owner’s nightmare. A horse with a tendon injury used...

Ally Lowther
Feb 6, 20232 min read


Understanding & Assessing Your Horse's Movement: Part 2 - The Biomechanics of Trot
In the second part of this blog about the paces we are looking at the biomechanics and benefits of trot. We will also study how to assess...

Ally Lowther
Jan 30, 20232 min read


My Learning Journey with Gillian Higgins, Horses Inside Out
This is a blog I have been wanting to write for a while, and yet for some reason, every time I sit in front of my laptop with the...

Jessica Limpkin
Jan 23, 20237 min read


Learning to Listen to Your Horse
With life being such fast paced it can be so easy to overlook things that may be staring us in the face. This is also true for our horses...

Ally Lowther
Jan 16, 20233 min read
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