with
Stephanie Martin
Horse Anatomy for
Performance
examines the anatomy of the 11 systems of the horse and explains how anatomy
influences the way we manage, ride and train our horses.
Beautifully
illustrated with new paintings and diagrams it really brings anatomy to life
and clearly explains the importance, relevance and interaction between each of
the anatomical systems relaying the information in a practical, clear easy to
understand format.
Of
interest to riders, therapists, students and indeed anyone with the best
interest of the horse at heart it is visually appealing, original and easily
understandable.
"Finally a book
where you can learn how your horse ticks -inside out- and it is easy to
understand and fun to read. A must for every serious equestrian." Dr. W. Bechtolsheimer
Biography: Gillian Higgins
BSc (Hons) First Class, Dip (RM) MSM,
ITEC(equine), MCAM, BHS Senior Coach, MRAC, MESMA, MIRVAP
Gillian is a professional Sports and Remedial Therapist, specializing in assessing and mobilizing
muscles, improving performance and educating horse owners. She is also an
anatomist, biomechanist, BHS Senior Coach, Stable Manager and Author.
With a bubbly, engaging
presentation style, a passion for anatomy and biomechanics and with the welfare
and comfort of the horse in mind, she gives lectures all over the world to
anyone keen to ride or train sensitively. She has given demonstrations at the
Global Dressage Forum in Holland, the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky, the
World Arab, Horse Organization in Qatar as well as at the Horse University in
Brazil, the Horse Expo in South Africa as well as many European countries.
Gillian has written several
popular books and DVDs.
There are more in the pipeline. She writes regularly for equestrian magazines (see published articles here).
Gillian has a First Class Honours
Degree and Human and Equine Remedial Sports Massage qualifications. She is also
a McTimoney-Corley Animal Manipulator. Gillian regularly attends courses in all
her fields of interest and is committed to giving both humans and equines the
best possible levels of care and consideration. She works closely with Vets and
regularly attends veterinary seminars and conferences. Gillian has represented
the BHS in Sweden as part of the Leonardo Exchange programme designed to share
knowledge with our European Counterparts. This has given her valuable insight
into alternative methods of training and treatments, the best of which she
incorporates into her own practices.
Gillian is a member of the Equine
Sports Massage Association, the Institute of Registered Veterinary and Animal
Physiotherapists, the McTimoney-Corley Association and the British Horse
Society.
On a more personal note, Gillian
rides and competes at Dressage and has competed at British Eventing from pre
–novice up to Advanced level. She has represented Great Britain at the Student
Rider’s Nations Cup in Austria 2004 and Canada 2006 where she achieved
Individual Gold for dressage.
In 2014 Gillian was awarded honorary international lifetime
membership to the Equine Therapies Association of Australia for contribution to
the horse industry in Australia.
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