"Won't they get fat? Isn't turnout risky?" These are common questions Sue Dyson hears again and again from worried owners and yard managers. New research from 56 international dressage and show jumping horses tells a different story - one where free forage, turnout and the chance to touch another horse don't cause obesity or injury, but do make for calmer, happier, better-performing horses.

The prolonged hot weather in the UK has created: an unusual and rare opportunity, where harrowing can substantially reduce the level of parasites in the pasture.

What's really happening when your horse's head goes forward and down; stretching, or something else entirely? Gillian Higgins breaks down the anatomy behind a correct outline, from the nuchal ligament to the neck's key joints, and explains why the base of the neck matters more to your horse's frame than where the nose sits.

Once you have an understanding of how your horse's muscles work, you'll start reading their movement completely differently, whether you're in the saddle, working from the ground, or watching him move round during turnout.

When we look at a horse's back, it's tempting to think of it simply as the place where the saddle sits. However, underneath that saddle lies a fascinating, complex system of muscles that work together to allow movement, support posture, and help carry the rider.

If you're working with horses regularly, as a practitioner, coach, nutritionist, or student then this is for you. The Horses Inside Out Conference 2027 is calling for scientific poster submissions on the theme of Wellness and Welfare, and you might be sitting on exactly the kind of valuable, real-world data that belongs on display.

Joint mobilisations are quiet, unhurried movements, but don't let that fool you. The effects they create throughout the body are anything but small and something that should be part of all horse's care routine.

To truly understand the anatomy behind bridle fit, we need to go much deeper into what's beneath the skin. In this article, Gillian Higgins explains that the head of the horse is not simply a place to attach pieces of tack. It's a sophisticated, interconnected system of bones, muscles, nerves, and fascial chains whose health directly influences how well your horse can move, breathe, swallow, and perform.

Understand your horse and gain a insight into how they move and function when you visit the Inside the Horse Anatomy Exhibition this August.

Dr Sue Dyson looks at recent research that suggests that the idea of moody mares is far more myth than reality

Gillian Higgins explains what good posture is and shares her four-point practical guide to assessing your horse's posture

New research reveals a surprising gap in horse owner awareness. A study presented at our 2026 conference found that most horse owners struggle to identify hindlimb and bilateral lameness — and are more confident than their results suggest.

Gillian's tips and advice for riding in harmony with your horse. True harmony isn’t about holding the horse together or making things happen. It’s about understanding how the horse’s body works and learning how to work with it, not against it.

At this year’s Horses Inside Out Conference: Soundness and Symmetry, a veterinary chiropractor from Cornwall won the scientific poster competition. The questions she raised are ones every native pony owner should be asking.

Gillian Higgins shares her advice and tips on supporting locomotion, mobility and flexibility in veteran horses

2026 marks 20 years of making the invisible visible. From one painted horse in a livery yard to a globally respected education platform, the journey has transformed how people understand, care for, and train horses.

Horses are incredible athletes, capable of remarkable feats of strength and agility. However, their demanding work schedules can lead to muscle tension, stiffness, and pain. This is where equine massage and stretching come in, offering a natural, science-backed approach to improving your horse's well-being.

From the science of laterality to rehabilitation, nutrition, and welfare, day 2 of the 2026 Conference highlighted just how complex the subject of soundness and symmetry really is. While symmetry is often viewed as the ideal, the speakers over the whole weekend made it clear that the reality is far more layered. Just like humans, horses are naturally asymmetrical and understanding the difference between normal variation and when it is more serious is essential for anyone wor

During the 2026 conference we were lucky enough to welcome Ros Canter to the stage for a relaxed chat and Q&As with Gillian Higgins. In this article, Allison Lowther brings you the highlights which includes assessing asymmetry and how it may impact performance. As well as training young horses with longevity in mind and more. Assessing Horses and Managing Movement Q: How do you go about assessing your own horses and the management side of assessing movement? Ros says: When it

The conference kicked off with Dr Kevin Haussler who discussed Spinal Evaluation Techniques in Horses. He stressed a clear and structured approach is needed, emphasising that assessment must go beyond simply identifying sore areas. He explained that the spine plays a central role in posture, locomotion, performance, and neurologic function, meaning dysfunction can present as poor performance, behavioural resistance, vague lameness, or subtle neurologic deficits.