Equine Anatomy Expert: A Conversation w/ Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out
In this episode of NO BUCKS GIVEN, we sit down with Equine Anatomy Expert, Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out to talk about her storied career in equine anatomy and biomechanics, what she recommends for bodyworkers who are trying to break into the business and what it was like to present a painted horse to the Queen of England!!
Learn more about Gillian here!
You can find Gillian and Horses Inside Out on social media here on Facebook and Instagram.
As mentioned in this episode, here is a link to the book by Gillian that changed the way Maija looked at horses' biomechanical performance: Horse Anatomy for Performance
And here are the top Horses Inside Out books recommended by Gillian herself:
If you're interested in learning more about the nuchal ligament, check out the presentation Understanding Your Horse's Neck in the Horses Inside Out Academy. The Horses Inside Out Academy provides a wide range of online learning opportunities for anyone interested in equine anatomy and biomechanics, wherever you are in the world! The Academy is completely free to join and you can learn more here!
Huge thank you to Horses Inside Out, Gillian Higgins and her entire team.
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This episode was executive produced by Maija Liisa Luttinger and Allie Watson Bayne. Special thanks to our editor and sound mixer, David Dalton of Driftwork Sound. This podcast is brought to you by Freely Forward Bodywork.
Our mission at Freely Forward Bodywork is to make equine bodywork accessible to any horse, no matter where you are in the world. If you are interested in learning more about my online catalog of courses designed to help you bond with your horse through the art of massage, give me a follow on Instagram @freelyforwardbodywork or click this link to check them out yourself!
