Equine Anatomy & Biomechanics Books by Gillian Higgins: The Perfect Christmas Gift for Horse Lovers
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Gillian Higgins
- 2 days ago
- 3 min
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...
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Gillian Higgins
- Oct 23
- 4 min
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...
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Ally Lowther
- Oct 18
- 4 min
Feeding for the Future
Equine nutrition is a subject often spoken about and one that can lead to some confusion. When it comes to young horses, their diet sets...
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Ally Lowther
- Oct 15
- 4 min
Angular Limb Deformities and Common Developmental Issues. How and when to intervene
In our last blog Dr Sue Dyson highlighted the importance of correct front feet for long term soundness in horses. In this article, we...
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Ally Lowther
- Oct 2
- 4 min
Conformation and the Link to Long Term Soundness of the Horse
When we are looking to buy a new horse, we are encouraged to look at its conformation. Horse conformation is the study of the shape and...
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Gillian Higgins
- Aug 21
- 3 min
Why a Strong Thoracic Sling is Important for Your Horse
A strong thoracic sling will improve your horse's performance, health, and well-being as well as enhancing his agility, power and...
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Ally Lowther
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Keeping Horses on the 'Road' - Training for Health and Performance
Correct training and riding are key to keeping your horse happy, comfortable and sound. Combine this with a thorough understanding equine...
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Ally Lowther
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Skeletal Maturity in Horses: Growth Plate Ossification and Age Considerations
PART 2 Understanding the process of skeletal maturity in horses is crucial for appropriate management, training and care. Skeletal...
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Ally Lowther
- Jul 3
- 4 min
Common Problems Seen in Young Horses
PART 1 The early years of a horse's life are crucial for their development and future success. Young horses, specifically those between...
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Jay Mackay
- Jun 26
- 3 min
My Day of Interactive Applied Anatomy
I have already attended three of Gillian’s 2 Day courses so was excited to add another one to my growing list. This time round it was the...
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Ally Lowther
- Jun 19
- 5 min
Head First
A happy, comfortable horse is something all owners and trainers are striving for. Good management, feeding and training all play an...
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Gillian Higgins
- Jun 5
- 7 min
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,...
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Jessica Limpkin
- May 22
- 8 min
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...
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Gillian Higgins
- May 8
- 5 min
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...
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Ally Lowther
- May 1
- 3 min
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...
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Ally Lowther
- Apr 24
- 7 min
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...
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Gillian Higgins
- Apr 10
- 5 min
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
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Gillian Higgins
- Feb 20
- 4 min
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...
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Ally Lowther
- Feb 13
- 3 min
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...
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