In this article we share some key points about how to improve your horse's posture to improve performance which Gillian demonstrated, with t

By equine lameness and performance specialist Dr Sue Dyson It strikes me that people in general do not look critically at horses’ feet and think about what they are seeing. There is an old saying, ‘no foot no horse’ and it is true to say that foot-related pain is the most frequent cause of forelimb lameness in horses of all types and work disciplines. It is therefore critical to assess hoof capsule shape and size. Although there are many potential anatomical structures that may be injured and...

The art of equine massage is a valuable skill that we can all learn and offers a multitude of benefits that can enhance a horse's well-being

‘If you don’t use it, you loose it’ or ‘To rest is to rust’, two phrases you will often hear Gillian Higgins share in her lecture demonstrations in reference to joint mobility and muscle memory. However, on a recent trip I took to Sweden to assist Gillian with not only a lecture demo but also a day of teaching students to develop their palpation and anatomy, I realised it applies to your memory too! Last year I was very fortunate to be able to join Gillian as part of the Horses Inside Out...

It was at the 2020 Horses Inside Out Conference that I first became aware of Dr. Sue Dyson’s RHPE (Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram). You can read more about this in one of my previous blogs. Since then Sue has been campaigning to get this information spread far and wide in the equine community and for it to become a go to assessment technique for musculoskeletal discomfort in horses & ponies for vets, therapists, owners, riders & trainers alike. 4 years on, I feel Sue is beginning to realise her...

how your horse jumps by breaking down the phases of the jump to help boost your understanding and discuss exercises and what the rider shoul

In this article we tell you a bit more about Laura Tomlinson, hers story and her connection to Gillian and Horses Inside Out.

I couldn’t believe it when the weekend of the 2024 Horses Inside Out conference arrived in February. Where has the last year gone? I had been looking forward to the conference as I have been laid up with a back injury for a few months and this was my first proper outing, I knew the line up of speakers was going to be incredible and this year the anatomy exhibition was going to be bigger then ever. That along with the opportunity the conference brings to catch up with my peers and friends and...

This year as part of the Horses Inside Out conference at Loughborough University in February, there was the opportunity to visit Gillian Higgins’ Anatomy Exhibition, either as part of the whole weekend experience, or as a stand alone entry for the exhibition alone, and it was bigger and more comprehensive than ever. Attracting visitors from around the world, this unique educational experience delved into the world of equine anatomy with a particular focus on growth and development. All the...

Polework encourages the horse to think for himself and to make changes to his posture naturally and with no force.