Ever since my journey as an Equine Massage Practitioner began, Horses Inside Out has been has been my go to resource for anything regarding equine anatomy or biomechanics. Gillian’s books were on my reading list when I was studying for my exams. And, once qualified, one of my favourite client recommendations has always been one of Gillian’s first releases, Pilates and Stretching.
Read MoreBack problems are some of the most common issues found in our horses today, and something many owners worry about. A horse with a back issue can feel uncomfortable when being touched or groomed, unhappy being tacked up or in their work and may also show lameness.
Back issues in horses can vary from tight, sore back muscles to muscle atrophy or even bony pathology such as Kissing Spine. There are lots of things we can do to help horses that are already dealing with these issues, however ultimately the best thing we can do for our horses is to try and help prevent them from developing these issues in the first place.
Read MoreHave you ever had that feeling that even though your horse does not look obviously lame, there is something you are seeing or feeling when you are handling or riding them that just doesn’t seem quite right?
I think lots of us have been there, we know the horse isn’t performing as they used to, could this be an early warning sign of musculoskeletal discomfort?
Read MoreThis week Horses Inside Out hosted part 2 of the 3 part series of webinars that is currently running with Performance Specialist Dr Sue Dyson. Prevention is Better than Cure.
Last week part 1 was ‘Conformation Assessment: What Does Good Look Like?’
You can learn more about this in my previous blog.
Read MoreThroughout October 2024 Horses Inside Out are running a series of 3 webinars (one each week) with Dr Sue Dyson called ‘Prevention is better than cure’
Last night was the first in the series, titled ‘Conformation Assessment: What Does Good Look Like?’ Aimed at horse owners wanting to be able to assess their own horse in more detail but also at anyone looking to purchase a new horse, things to be aware of, what to look for in terms of conformation and potential longevity as a working horse and long term soundness.
Read MoreAs an Equine Massage Therapist I already have a good understanding of what fascia is, and the role it plays in the body. But I also know that there is always more to learn and I was excited to see that Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out was going to be presenting a whole day online seminar on the subject, followed by 2 whole in person hands on days.
Read More‘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!
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreThis year as part of the Horses Inside Out conference at Loughborough University in February, there was the opportunity to visit Gillian Higgins’ bigger and more comprehensive than ever Anatomy Exhibition. Either as part of the whole weekend experience, or as a stand alone entry for the exhibition alone.
I had heard a few rumours about some of the additions to this year’s exhibition and was so excited to see it.
Read MoreI 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 to meet new ones, I had been practically focusing my rehab from injury so that I would be fit enough to attend!
Read MoreWhen I first heard world renowned Equine Veterinarian and Dental Vet Specialist Dr. Chris Pearce from the Equine Dental Clinic present at the Horses Inside Out Conference in February 2023, I came away with mixed feelings. What I had just heard and learnt from Chris was absolutely fascinating and exciting for horses and the future of Equine Dentistry whilst at the same time making me feel uneasy about some of the dentistry practices, dental complaints and bitting injuries that horses have had to and are still having to in some cases endure.
Read MoreWhen I heard that Horses Inside Out would be hosting a whole day online Seminar with Jessica I could not wait to get my ticket so that I could watch it presented live.
And I have to say I was not disappointed.
This seminar, titled ‘Understanding Equine Orthopaedic Problems’ was an absolutely jam packed full day of information and fantastic dissection photographs and diagnostic imaging to see and have explained by Jessica.
Read MoreAs I write this blog I have recently returned from an incredible few days away with someone who has become a good friend over the last 3 or so years. Gillian Higgins called me a few months ago to say she had been invited to Sweden to present one of her painted horse lecture demonstrations and was wondering if I would like to accompany her on the trip to be a helping hand. How could I say no!?
Read MoreWhen I saw that Horses Inside out were going to be running an online seminar with Dr Seth O’Niell I was very excited.
My first experience of hearing Seth talk was at the Horses Inside Out conference in 2020, where he presented on Tendons and Tendinopathy Management and his work on how this translates from human athletes to equine athletes. You can read all about this in my previous blog.
I remember finding Seth incredibly engaging and so couldn’t wait for this seminar to come along so that I could learn more from him as well as look forward to the presentation from Gillian Higgins on Understanding the Tendons & Ligaments of the Lower Limb.
Read MoreEarlier this year I received a phone call from Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out. Always nice to have a catch up with Gillian, we spent quite a lot of time together in 2021, as I attended many Horses Inside Out courses and was a helping hand during filming of the Autumn Webinar Series. What I wasn’t expecting during this call was for Gillian to ask if I would travel with her to Dublin to help represent Horses Inside Out at the Dublin International Horse Show! How could I possibly decline!
August soon crept up on us - this year seems to be flying by - and it was time to head to Dublin.
Read MoreEvery Wednesday through the Autumn, Winter and Spring months Gillian Higgins from Horses Inside Out brings us an educational webinar, each on a new and exciting topic.
This month the topic was The Anatomy of the Head: Related to Bridle Fit and Design.
Read MoreA day long seminar with Dr. Andrew Hemmings.
This day was aimed at Equine Professionals and designed to help us understand more about the brain itself, how it works, what stimulates certain behaviours.
Read MoreHow does your horse use their body to jump and how can jumping help your horse?
Find out more with Horses Inside Out.
This year I was very fortunate to be asked to be a part of the preparation and filming for a series of Horses Inside Out lecture demonstrations that were to be aired this Autumn as a series of live webinars.
You can read more about the filming days for these webinars at the Horses Inside Out Blog page.
The latest to be released was the final episode – Jumping From An Anatomical Approach.
Read MoreEarlier this year I was fortunate enough to be part of the team for the filming of part 3 of Gillian Higgins, Horses Inside Out Autumn Webinar series. This part was to be called ‘Dressage Dissected’ and you can find out more about the filming day in my previous blog post.
I have been waiting patiently for the webinar to be presented live and finally it’s here and it’s even better than I ever could have expected.
Read MoreEarlier on this year I was lucky to be invited by Gillian Higgins to be part of the team involved in filming this Autumn’s Webinar Wednesday Series of Live Lecture Demonstrations.
I have been waiting patiently ever since to be able to watch the final demos on screen.
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