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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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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
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
Gillian Higgins
Dec 23, 20248 min read
Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Horse Owners and Riders
As the festive season approaches, finding the perfect gift for the horse lover in your life can be a challenge.
Gillian Higgins
Dec 10, 20243 min read
Perfect Gifts for Young Riders: Exploring Horse Anatomy and Biomechanics
Finding the perfect Christmas gift for a pony-mad youngster or young rider can be a fun —especially if you can combine their passion with an
Gillian Higgins
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Enhance Your Horse’s Comfort, Performance & Well-Being With Pilates
To celebrate the launch of The Complete Pilates for Horses Programme, here’s a little look inside the book - A Comprehensive Guide to Pilate
Gillian Higgins
Nov 25, 20249 min read
Feed the Need: How much should you feed for effective weight management?
One of the challenges all horse owners face is keeping our horses in optimum body condition throughout the year. In this article learn how..
Meriel Moore-Colyer
Nov 19, 20246 min read
Gillian's 8 Top Exercises to Help Horses with Kissing Spines
Gillian's 8 Top Exercises to Help Horses with Kissing Spines
Gillian Higgins
Nov 13, 20245 min read
Attaining a Comfortable & Healthy Musculoskeletal System for Your Horse
Pilates-style exercises for your horse can help him to feel good both physiologically and in turn psychologically. Using these exercise are
Gillian Higgins
Nov 4, 20245 min read
"Not Quite Right" Improving Poor Performance with Dr Sue Dyson
Have you ever had that feeling that even though your horse does not look obviously lame, there is something you are seeing or feeling when y
Jessica Limpkin
Oct 29, 20244 min read
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
The Key to Improve Your Horse's Posture, Movement, Comfort & Performance
There is no better way to visualise and understand how the horse’s anatomy is affected by the rider and doing different movements than to...
Gillian Higgins
Oct 3, 20244 min read
Dispelling Myths about Training and Ridden Horse Behaviour
There are many myths in the equine world and many excuses are made for a horse not progressing in training as potentially expected. I have h
Sue Dyson
Sep 16, 20247 min read
Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 6: Hollows Near the Withers
The last of our series of articles debunking common anatomical misconceptions looks at the trapezius muscle and the posture in the area...
Gillian Higgins
Aug 23, 20245 min read
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?
Gillian Higgins
Aug 19, 20248 min read
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
Gillian Higgins
Aug 8, 20248 min read
Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Part 3: The Bones, Tendons & Ligaments of the Lower Leg
There are very few bones in the horse’s lower limb and this often comes as a bit of surprise.
Gillian Higgins
Jul 29, 20247 min read
Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy, Part 2: The Hip Joint and Hindleg Anatomy
n this second article of our series exploring anatomical misconceptions, we are looking at the location of the hip joint and hindlimb anatom
Gillian Higgins
Jul 23, 20247 min read
Taking the Mystery Out of Equine Anatomy, Part 1: The Neck
Equine anatomy is a fascinating and complex subject, and it’s the mission of Gillian Higgins and Horses Inside Out to take the mystery out..
Gillian Higgins
Jul 20, 20247 min read
Understanding Equine Anatomy: Take your learning to another level with Horses Inside Out
For horse owners, having a comprehensive knowledge of equine anatomy is not just beneficial—it's essential. Understanding anatomy improves..
Gillian Higgins
Jul 11, 20244 min read
Maintaining Mobility in Your Horse
Movement is key to the horse’s comfort and a healthy musculoskeletal, and fascial system.
Gillian Higgins
Jun 30, 20247 min read
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