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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 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


Recognising Pain-Related Poor Performance with Dr Sue Dyson
In this blog article, Jay Mackay, equine osteopathy student and Horses Inside Out social media assistant, reviews the online seminar,...

Jay Mackay
Jan 9, 20234 min read


Understanding & Assessing Your Horse's Movement: Part 1 - The Biomechanics of Walk
In the first part of this series of blogs about the paces we will look at the biomechanical effects and benefits of walk and also share...

Gillian Higgins
Jan 2, 20232 min read


Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
Struggling with finishing off your shopping for your horsey friends? We're here to help you with some cracking gift ideas that provide...

Ally Lowther
Dec 19, 20223 min read


The Role of a Healthy Hind gut in Your Horse
Hind gut health is a phrase we hear a lot about at the moment, and it is an important issue. A healthy hind gut has so many positive...

Ally Lowther
Dec 12, 20223 min read


Five Great Books To Boost Your Equine Knowledge
I think most of us realise when it comes to horses you just never stop learning. These days, the way we find information has changed...

Ally Lowther
Dec 4, 20224 min read


Training for Sucess and Pleasure
Whatever discipline you do, adopting a correct, progressive and methodical training system that instils confidence in both horse and...

Ally Lowther
Nov 21, 20223 min read


Why is Straightness in Your Horse so Important?
Straightness is the fifth scale of training and is an important pillar of training. The ultimate aim is to have your horse as symmetrical...

Ally Lowther
Nov 7, 20223 min read


24 Horse Behaviours of the Ridden Horse in Pain
A compelling documentary has been released based on Dr Sue Dyson’s groundbreaking work on signs of pain in the ridden horse. The...

Gillian Higgins
Oct 31, 20223 min read
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