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My Horse Has Kissing Spines, What Should I Do?
A diagnosis of kissing spines can feel overwhelming. It's natural to wonder what it means for your horse's future and whether they'll ever be comfortable again. The good news is that a diagnosis of kissing spines doesn't automatically mean the end of your horse's ridden career. With the right veterinary guidance, appropriate management and a carefully planned rehabilitation programme, many horses go on to become happier, stronger and more comfortable.

Gillian Higgins
2 days ago5 min read


Step Inside the Horse Like Never Before
Understand your horse and gain a insight into how they move and function when you visit the Inside the Horse Anatomy Exhibition this August.

Horses Inside Out
May 254 min read


20 Years of Horses Inside Out in Pictures
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 Inside Out
Apr 65 min read


Giving Horses the BEST Protection From Strangles
Strangles is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi, - infecting the horse’s upper respiratory tract. It’s highly infectious and can be transmitted through direct contact between horses or indirectly on equipment, surfaces, hands, clothes and in water.

Horses Inside Out
Nov 17, 20256 min read


Feeding Older Horses
More and more of our horses are living longer due to better health care and owners who are happy to keep retirees. With older age however comes health challenges that need special care and, at some point, a special diet. In this article, Clare MacLeod, Independent Registered Equine Nutritionist shares her advice on feeding the older horse.

Horses Inside Out
Oct 13, 20255 min read


Taking the Confusion Out of Worming Your Horse
If you’ve ever stood in the feed room, wormer in hand, wondering whether you’re doing the right thing, you’re not alone. Modern horse owners are more informed than ever — but with that comes a flood of conflicting advice, out-of-date routines, marketing messages, and “heard it at the yard” myths.

Horses Inside Out
Aug 11, 20255 min read


A Legacy of Learning from the Horse of a Lifetime
Premiering this September, The Bare Bones of the Matter is an exciting new online docuseries. Now, this isn’t just another educational programme from Horses Inside Out. It’s a heartfelt tribute and a powerful learning experience built around one truly exceptional horse, Freddie Fox. At the core of this series is the story of how a mischievous, charismatic grey gelding became the teacher, companion, and face of Horses Inside Out that’s helped horse lovers around the world bett

Horses Inside Out
Jul 29, 20256 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.

Horses Inside Out
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Learning to Listen to Your Horse
With life being such fast paced it can be so easy to overlook things that may be staring us in the face. This is also true for our horses – as we rush round trying to juggle family, work and horses we can be guilty of not listening to them and this is when the early signs of a health issue may be overlooked and not dealt with until the symptoms are really shouting at us. The topic of biosecurity is now in the forefront of our minds and there is a lot we can do on a daily basi

Ally Lowther
Jan 16, 20233 min read
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