For many, the word "anatomy" conjures images of thick textbooks filled with phrases and words that are complicated to understand let alone pronounce. At Horses Inside Out, equine anatomy is anything but dry.

When it comes to training young horses, the work you do before they’re ever ridden is just as important, if not more so, than what comes later. Early education lays the foundation for a confident, well-adjusted horse who’s ready to cope with their ridden career.

In this article, let’s look at what happens at the end of your training – the cooldown. A proper cooldown helps your horse recover and is important for the health of the musculoskeletal system and is just as important as your warm-up.

One of the most important parts of setting up for a successful training session is the warm-up phase. Sometimes, the importance of this phase can be overlooked or rushed.

Bringing a horse back into work after a period of time off can be a challenging and daunting prospect. Inevitably, the path to full fitness can be a winding one, and horses wouldn't be horses if they didn't give us a few bumps in the road on the way.

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.

Starting a young horse's training is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it also comes with huge responsibility. The choices made in the early years will directly impact the horse’s future soundness, performance, and overall well-being.

Caroline was not just a mentor and an inspiration; she was a true friend who played an instrumental role in shaping my equestrian journey

Having the skills to recognise and address asymmetry is fundamental for owners, riders and trainers

The core muscles of the horse play a vital role in a horse's balance and posture.

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

Have you ever had that feeling that even though your horse does not look obviously lame, there is something you are seeing or feeling when y

There is no better way to visualise and understand how the horse’s anatomy is affected by the rider and doing different movements than to see it in action. If you have been to one of Gillian's live painted horse lecture demonstrations you will know just what we are talking about. Our demo at Moulton College was no exception - jam-packed full of fabulous information, tips, exercises - you name it, this demo had it. The complex subject of equine anatomy and biomechanics brought

There are many benefits of incorporating leg-yield into your training regime. It promotes suppleness, develops straightness and balance.

The last of our series of articles debunking common anatomical misconceptions looks at the trapezius muscle and the posture in the area just behind the scapula. It’s common to see horses with hollows at the back of the shoulder blade, and you’ll often hear people say that it’s caused by atrophy of the trapezius muscle because of poor saddle fit. This is, in some part a correct assumption, but the bit that's not quite correct is the mention of atrophy of the trapezius muscle.

Taking the Mystery out of Equine Anatomy – Which Muscles of the Horse Carry the Rider?

Understand more about the anatomy of the horse's back and how it impacts how we train and care for them

There are very few bones in the horse’s lower limb and this often comes as a bit of surprise.

n this second article of our series exploring anatomical misconceptions, we are looking at the location of the hip joint and hindlimb anatom

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..