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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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Nicola Wilson on Coaching Foundations, Resilience and Partnership
Nicola Wilson talks about her passion for coaching, resilience and the lessons life has taught her along the way.
Ally Lowther
5 days ago4 min read
Lateral Saddle Slip and Your Horse’s Soundness
Correct saddle fit is fundamental to equine comfort, performance and, above all, welfare. Yet one of the most common, and most misunderstood issues affecting ridden horses is saddle slip.
Ally Lowther
Jan 25 min read
Is there a Conflict Between Advancing Equine Welfare Whilst Optimising Performance?
What is Equine Welfare?
In addressing whether there is a conflict between providing good welfare and optimising performance, Roly suggests that the starting point must be clarity around definitions.
“We need to consider what we mean by ‘welfare’, and what we mean by ‘performance’,” he explains.
Horses Inside Out
Dec 19, 20254 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
Understanding Compensation Patterns in Horses and What to Do About Them
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.
Horses Inside Out
Jul 23, 20258 min read
Riding a Good Cooldown & Why it's Important for Your Horse
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.
Horses Inside Out
May 14, 20253 min read
Training Young Horses for Long-Term Soundness
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.
Horses Inside Out
Apr 11, 20254 min read
Training the horse in the 21st century
Use of the terms ‘naughty, unwilling, evasive, resistant’ is removing human culpability, removing our responsibility, without asking 'why'?
Sue Dyson
Apr 1, 20258 min read
3 Stretches Your Horse Should Do
In this article, we look at the benefits of stretching exercises for your horse and three stretches that all horses should do.
Horses Inside Out
Mar 26, 20258 min read
The Importance of Good Core Stability in Your Horse
The core muscles of the horse play a vital role in a horse's balance and posture.
Horses Inside Out
Feb 18, 20255 min read
Gillian's 8 Top Exercises to Help Horses with Kissing Spines
Gillian's 8 Top Exercises to Help Horses with Kissing Spines
Horses Inside Out
Nov 13, 20245 min read
In-Hand Polework - The Powerful Tool to Boost Your Horse's Health and Well-being
Working your horse over poles in-hand is a fabulous tool that helps improve your horse's performance, health, and harmony with their handler
Horses Inside Out
Jun 12, 20245 min read
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