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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
- May 15
- 4 min
Myofascial Techniques You Can Do With Your Horse
Myofascial release – it’s a bit of a buzz word in the horse world. But what is it, why is it so widely spoken about in the world of...
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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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Ally Lowther
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Horses Inside Out Online Massage Course
Massage is a powerful tool and has so many benefits, and now horse owners can learn how to massage their own horse with the Horses Inside...
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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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Ally Lowther
- Mar 30
- 4 min
The HIO Conference Review - Part 2
Following a packed first day, would the second day deliver such a wide ranging set of presentations? The resounding answer is yes it did!...
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Gillian Higgins
- Mar 6
- 7 min
The HIO Conference Review - Part One
It was a year in the making but all the blood, sweat and tears was worth it as the Horses Inside Out Conference made a welcome return....
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Jessica Limpkin
- Jan 23
- 6 min
My Learning Journey with Gillian Higgins, Horses Inside Out
This is a blog I have been wanting to write for a while, and yet for some reason, every time I sit in front of my laptop with the...
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Ally Lowther
- Dec 19, 2022
- 3 min
Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
Struggling with finishing off your shopping for your horsey friends? We're here to help you with some cracking gift ideas that provide...
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Ally Lowther
- Dec 12, 2022
- 3 min
The Role of a Healthy Hind gut in Your Horse
Hind gut health is a phrase we hear a lot about at the moment, and it is an important issue. A healthy hind gut has so many positive...
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Ally Lowther
- Dec 4, 2022
- 4 min
Five Great Books To Boost Your Equine Knowledge
I think most of us realise when it comes to horses you just never stop learning. These days, the way we find information has changed...
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Gillian Higgins
- Oct 31, 2022
- 3 min
24 Horse Behaviours of the Ridden Horse in Pain
A compelling documentary has been released based on Dr Sue Dyson’s groundbreaking work on signs of pain in the ridden horse. The...
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Ally Lowther
- Oct 10, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Gillian Higgins
- Sep 5, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Ally Lowther
- Aug 29, 2022
- 2 min
Targeted Worming
As horse owners you know the importance of worming your horse. A high worm burden isn’t good for your horse’s health, it can lead to...
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Gillian Higgins
- Aug 22, 2022
- 5 min
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
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