A horse’s bones form the framework that supports every step, jump, and turn. Without strong, healthy bones, even the best training, nutrition, and care can fall short. Yet, because bones lie beneath layers of muscle and skin, problems are often hidden until they start to affect a horse’s movement, comfort or performance. Understanding how to protect and maintain skeletal health is essential for anyone who wants their horse to stay sound and active for as long as possible.

Polework is an incredibly effective and accessible training tool for horses of all ages, disciplines, and abilities, but only when it’s done correctly. One of the most common questions we receive at Horses Inside Out is: “What’s the correct distance for poles?” It's a good question and one that is important to understand not just for ease and performance, but also for the horse’s musculoskeletal health, posture, and confidence.

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.

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.

In this article, we look at the benefits of stretching exercises for your horse and three stretches that all horses should do.

Groundwork is working your horse from the ground. It is hugely beneficial to all horses whatever their age or stage of training

The core muscles of the horse play a vital role in a horse's balance and posture.

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

This article encourages you to take a moment to think about the remarkable ways horses enrich our lives, how they contribute to our physical

Gillian's 8 Top Exercises to Help Horses with Kissing Spines

‘Conformation Assessment: What Does Good Look Like?’ Aimed at horse owners wanting to be able to assess their own horse in more detail and

Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Which Muscles of the Horse Carry the Rider?

Understand more about the anatomy of the horse's back and how it impacts how we train and care for them

Kissing spines is a condition that affects the bony projections (spinous processes) that point upward from the main vertebrae. These...

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...

In this blog article we will explore the importance of regular saddle fit, include some back assessment techniques and show you some simple

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...

A well-fitting and balanced saddle is comfortable for you and your horse. Your saddle fitter is an integral part of the team of...