The pelvis and sacroiliac area is often a topic of conversation amongst horse owner, riders, trainers and therapists. Having an understanding of this area can really help you to train your horse smarter. To help demystify this complex area you need to get your hands on the multimedia book Sacroiliac Ligaments and the Iliospoas Muscle Group . This looks in detail at the deep structures of the Iliopsoas muscle group, the sacroiliac ligaments, the sacroiliac joint and lumbosacral junction. The...

Equine anatomy is a fascinating - if a little complex subject but if you're keen to start your journey and improve your knowledge, these two poster books are a great introduction to this subject. At first glance you may think that these books are just structures labelled up on pictures but they are so much more than that – there’s a great amount of detail in each image together with bite-size pieces of information to help your learning. These books are a fantastic learning resource so if...

Where it all began - How your Horse Moves was the first of Gillian’s books to be published, but it's still a firm favourite and will make a great gift for anyone who rides or works with horses. Whether you’re new to the world of equine anatomy or have some knowledge, this book is a must have. It takes a fresh look at equine anatomy and biomechanics and is a comprehensive guide to how horses move, presented from the inside out, which makes it much more fun to learn about. Did you know? The...

They say you shouldn't have favourites but it's a fact that here at Horses Inside Out we are all extremely proud of the book Anatomy in Action and quite rightly so. The Anatomy in Action book and video course is the ultimate gift to give this Christmas. Whoever receives this as a gift will be able to immerse themselves in the beautiful and comprehensive study of horse movement from the anatomical perspective. Transitions...Transitions One key topic covered in this book is the role of good...

For day five we have an absolute corker of a gift idea for you. This video collection is aimed at horse owners, trainers, and therapists. It allows you to learn from the comfort of your own home. This complete collection of series 1 and 2 webinars is available at a special price of just £80. This comprehensive video courses comprises of over 19 hours of learning. Once purchased you will have lifetime access so you can watch the videos anytime and as many times as you like. Just a Little...

This is one of my favourites - it's good for your soul and encourages you to take time out for yourself. If you know someone who could do with indulging in a little 'me time' this is the gift for them - or anyone who loves horses. This colouring book showcases Gillian's love for equine anatomy and drawing. She is known for whiling away the evenings drawing and challenging herself and to illustrate how the different structures in the horse's body move during different movements. After about...

It's day three of our Christmas countdown giving you great gift ideas for your horsey friends. Today, we take a look at one of Gillian's books - Posture and Performance . Having a fit, happy and healthy horse is the aim for all horse owners. Posture and Performance is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to take their training to the next level and realise your goals. This beautifully illustrated book gives you all the ingredients you need to put together a safe, varied, effective and...

We have something quite unique for the second day of our 12 Days of Christmas. Anyone with a love of horses whether they are interested in anatomy or not is sure to love these stunning prints and images. Word Art These prints are a clever twist on skeletal anatomy, using the names of the bones to illustrate their shape and position. The bones are in different positions depending on what movement the horse is doing - like the one below that shows piaffe. This makes each print a little quirky...

Struggling for gift ideas for your horsey friends and family, or maybe you're putting together a list of gifts you would like to receive this Christmas? Finding the best gifts can be tricky and sometime a little stressful. Here at Horses Inside Out we've put together our 12 days of Christmas to help you find amazing gifts that you'll want to give and receive. We will share top tips, exercises or interesting points in each article. Each day we'll showcase an exciting book, online lecture...

Anatomy in Action was published in 2020 and was five years in the making. Inspired by Gillian’s love of the beauty, and agility of the horse as well as anatomy and art. The aim was to create a stunning photographic record and quality educational catalogue of equine movement. In this blog, Allison Lowther reviews this multimedia book. This is a must-have book for all horse lovers. It celebrates the beauty, elegance and athleticism of horses as well as being an educational tool that will help...