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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 Lameness
When your horse is not performing at his best taking a holistic view is the way to find the cause and suitable treatment. Discussing the...
Ally Lowther
Oct 10, 20224 min read
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My trip to Dublin Horse Show with Horses Inside Out
Earlier this year I received a phone call from Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out. Always nice to have a catch up with Gillian, we...
Jessica Limpkin
Oct 7, 20225 min read
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Riding Transitions
Transitions, transitions, transitions. Yes, your trainer is right – you can never ride too many transitions and they form the basis of...
Ally Lowther
Oct 3, 20222 min read
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Is Feeding From A Haynet Bad For Your Horse's Health?
Is it best to feed your horse from the floor? PART 2 In our last blog we looked at how feeding positions can help or hinder the horse's...
Gillian Higgins
Sep 26, 20223 min read
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Why Lateral Work is So Important
Asking your horse to move laterally can be something as straightforward as asking him to move over in the stable to the more complex...
Ally Lowther
Sep 12, 20222 min read
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Is it best to feed your horse from the floor?
Keeping our horses as naturally intended is the ideal, but in reality this isn't always practical or possible. However, there’s lots we...
Gillian Higgins
Sep 5, 20224 min read
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Anatomy and Biomechanics Related to Saddlery
I love the interactive element, getting hands on with the horses, bones, anatomical models and specimens as well as all the questions and di
Gillian Higgins
Aug 22, 20225 min read
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How Your Horse Learns
You can have the best breeding and conformation but without a good temperament and trainability you may struggle to train and bring out...
Ally Lowther
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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Can What You Feed Your Horse Build Muscle?
We all know that how we feed and manage our horse's diet can help to gain or lose weight... but what about muscle development? Can what...
Ally Lowther
Aug 8, 20223 min read
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July Round Up: An anatomical update
2022 seems to be zooming by, and there's so much is happening at Horses Inside Out I thought it was time I told you all about it! On the...
Gillian Higgins
Jul 24, 20223 min read
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Why Bit and Bridle Fit are Key to Your Horse's Welfare
A comfortable and happy horse is something all owners and trainers are aiming for. We know that feeding, management and training all play...
Ally Lowther
Jul 11, 20223 min read
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How Does A Horse Jump?
The biomechanical effects of jumping, Tips for training and assessing your horse's jump. 'Skeleton' horses jumping in slow motion.
Gillian Higgins
Jul 4, 20222 min read
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Join us at the Horses Inside Out Conference 2023
The Horses Inside Out Team are so excited that our annual conference is returning next year (February 18th & 19th 2023), and it's set to...
Ally Lowther
Jun 27, 20223 min read
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Why Bridle Fit and Understanding Your Horse's Head Anatomy Is So Important
Having been through The Pony Club and BHS training as well as owning horses for over 30 years I feel I have a grasp of fitting a bridle –...
Ally Lowther
Jun 20, 20223 min read
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How Your Horse's Outline Affects His Way of Going
On the bit, outline, frame whatever phrase you use, it's always a hot topic between riders, trainers, and dressage judges - in fact...
Gillian Higgins
Jun 13, 20224 min read
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How Your Horse Absorbs Concussion
I don’t think I’ve known the ground to be so hard so early in the year. I’m trying not to complain as the weather has been very kind (so...
Ally Lowther
Jun 6, 20224 min read
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Celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
With everyone looking forward to the Jubilee celebrations this weekend we thought it would be most apt to look back, remember and...
Gillian Higgins
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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Pain Related Poor Performance in Horses
My horse isn’t quite right. He's not lame, but he's just not quite right. How many times have you heard this as a conversation amongst...
Gillian Higgins
May 23, 20224 min read
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5 Exercises to Improve Your Horse’s Health and Well-being
As a horse owner I’m always looking for ways to ensure both my horses are happy and comfortable in their bodies. Gillian and I thought it...
Ally Lowther
May 16, 20225 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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