With so many professionals offering equine dental services across the UK, it can be difficult to know who is best qualified and what level of care your horse truly needs. One of the most common and most important questions horse owners ask is: “Who should I trust to look after my horse’s teeth?”

For any animal, or human to perform to their full potential, they must be pain-free. In the horse world we readily accept that back pain or lameness affects a horse’s performance, but dental pain is often overlooked and is something that can have a profound impact, even if it’s less obvious.

As soon as we sit on the horse's back we compromise his posture and ability to move, affect his balance and increase the strain on his joints, tendons and ligaments. Recognising this and how it happens is important before we can study how the horse supports his posture and musculoskeletal system. From there we can look at ways to strengthen his body in preparation for a rider and performance, whatever the discipline.

Equine dentistry has evolved dramatically in recent years. Once considered a routine rasp to smooth sharp edges, modern dentistry now plays a vital role in supporting welfare, comfort, and performance. Today, we understand far more about how the mouth connects with the rest of the body – and why dental pain should never be overlooked.

A horse’s bones form the framework that supports every step, jump, and turn. Without strong, healthy bones, even the best training, nutrition, and care can fall short. Yet, because bones lie beneath layers of muscle and skin, problems are often hidden until they start to affect a horse’s movement, comfort or performance. Understanding how to protect and maintain skeletal health is essential for anyone who wants their horse to stay sound and active for as long as possible.

When we think about training horses, the first things that often come to mind are riding on the flat, groundwork, lunging and jumping. While these are all important parts of developing a horse, there's a growing movement toward a more holistic approach to training and working with horses that sees them as whole beings, not just athletes or tools for riding.

Practitioners often talk about compensations and compensation patterns. However, they often offer very different definitions or explanations based on their individual perspectives and modes of assessment. In this article Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD aims to add some clarity and delves into the different ways the body reacts to injury or disease, whether those responses are good or bad, and what we can do to help manage them.

Lameness in horses is a common yet complex issue that can significantly impact a horse’s performance and overall well-being. Early detection and appropriate management are crucial to ensure long-term soundness. Understanding how to recognise lameness and take appropriate action are essential skills to have.

Journaling is more than just writing down your thoughts—it’s a habit that can improve mental clarity, emotional health, and even productivity. Whether you’re jotting down daily reflections or to set and achieve goals, the practice can be hugely beneficial in so many ways. As we welcome the start of another year, why not make keeping a journal about you and your horse a goal for the next 12 months. Keeping a journal dedicated to your horse and training routines can be an inval

Equine anatomy is a fascinating and complex subject, and it’s the mission of Gillian Higgins and Horses Inside Out to take the mystery out..

Healthy fascia is important as it plays a significant role in the overall well-being and performance of the horse

Working your horse over poles in-hand is a fabulous tool that helps improve your horse's performance, health, and harmony with their handler

Horsemanship - a term that encompasses the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to form a harmonious relationship with a horse. It involves treating the horse with respect and working with its natural instincts and behaviour to create a positive and safe riding experience. Horsemanship is the foundation of all riding disciplines and is essential for both horse and rider. Creating a partnership with the horse is key Ultimately, horsemanship is about creating a partnersh

Nature versus nurture is often talked about whether it’s considering child development or more relevant to us, in horses. Dr Andrew Hemmings has carried out lots of research that reveals that by having a detailed knowledge of innate biological characteristics (nature) can help us make decisions about the best management practices of the domestic horse (nurture). Generally, when you read about nature and nurture, the nature element very much refers to what's going on in the an

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...