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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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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Maintaining Mobility - A Live Painted Horse Lecture Demonstration
Last Wednesday we travelled north, with the car filled to bursting, to Netherton Equestrian Centre, Perth. Our journey to Scotland was...

Gillian Higgins
Apr 25, 20228 min read


How Your Horse Generates Power & Expression
The recorded webinar Understanding and Improving Engagement and Collection focuses on the anatomy of the hindlimb. The main driving...

Ally Lowther
Apr 12, 20224 min read


The Benefits of Massage and Pilates for Your Horse
Tired and achy muscles make you feel miserable let alone feeling stiff, uncomfortable and generally lacking energy. Your horse will feel...

Ally Lowther
Apr 4, 20224 min read


Posture and Your Horse's Well-Being
Good horsemanship and correct training are two key parts of the puzzle when it comes to your horse being able to perform at his best.

Gillian Higgins
Mar 21, 20223 min read


Myofascial Lines - What Lies Beneath
Myofascial lines – sometimes referred to as the therapist’s map are chains of interconnected anatomical structures that direct the basic...

Ally Lowther
Mar 14, 20223 min read


Make your hacking count
You can’t beat hacking out on a crisp winter’s day and there are so many benefits to escaping the arena a couple of times a week - it's...

Gillian Higgins
Feb 7, 20226 min read


Update on Publications
During the lockdown, we have certainly not been idle! As well as several blogs and short informative videos on our website, we have...

Gillian Higgins
Nov 14, 20201 min read


Meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Gillian Higgins, founder of Horses Inside Out, was invited to Hyde Park Barracks, London as part of a visit from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

Gillian Higgins
Oct 24, 20172 min read


Anatomically Painted Animals for Charity
Gillian's anatomically painted animals including horse, pony, elephant, hare. Animal anatomy, art, sculpture, painting, muscles, skeleton.

Gillian Higgins
Nov 29, 20164 min read
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