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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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Why a Good Warm-Up is Essential for Your Horse
One of the most important parts of setting up for a successful training session is the warm-up phase. Sometimes, the importance of this phase can be overlooked or rushed.

Horses Inside Out
May 14 min read
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Training Young Horses for Long-Term Soundness
Starting a young horse's training is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it also comes with huge responsibility. The choices made in the early years will directly impact the horse’s future soundness, performance, and overall well-being.

Horses Inside Out
Apr 115 min read
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3 Stretches Your Horse Should Do
In this article, we look at the benefits of stretching exercises for your horse and three stretches that all horses should do.

Horses Inside Out
Mar 268 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Groundwork
Groundwork is working your horse from the ground. It is hugely beneficial to all horses whatever their age or stage of training

Horses Inside Out
Mar 44 min read
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The Importance of Good Core Stability in Your Horse
The core muscles of the horse play a vital role in a horse's balance and posture.

Horses Inside Out
Feb 185 min read
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Preventing Back Problems
Back issues in horses can vary from tight, sore back muscles to muscle atrophy or even bony pathology such as Kissing Spine. There are lots

Jessica Limpkin
Jan 265 min read
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5 Feel-Good Gifts you can give your horse this Christmas
This article encourages you to take a moment to think about the remarkable ways horses enrich our lives, how they contribute to our physical

Horses Inside Out
Dec 23, 20248 min read
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Gillian's 8 Top Exercises to Help Horses with Kissing Spines
Gillian's 8 Top Exercises to Help Horses with Kissing Spines

Horses Inside Out
Nov 13, 20245 min read
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Conformation Assessment with Dr Sue Dyson
‘Conformation Assessment: What Does Good Look Like?’ Aimed at horse owners wanting to be able to assess their own horse in more detail and

Jessica Limpkin
Oct 11, 20244 min read
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Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 5: Which Muscles of the Horse Carry the Rider?
Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Which Muscles of the Horse Carry the Rider?

Horses Inside Out
Aug 19, 20248 min read
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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If the Saddle Fits
A well-fitting and balanced saddle is comfortable for you and your horse. Your saddle fitter is an integral part of the team of...

Gillian Higgins
May 9, 20224 min read
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