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The Equine Hanna Somatics® BLOG
"EHS is the Future of Bodywork" (unpacked)
This is why I believe EHS is the future of bodywork, what makes EHS unique in the field of ‘somatics’ and what that difference looks like on the inside of the motor-sensory systems of both the horse a... ...more
What is Equine Hanna Somatics?
July 28, 2025•9 min read
Canine Hanna Somatics® Case Study: Yorkshire Terrier Whose Back Legs Were Collapsing Recovers After One CHS Session
After just one Canine Hanna Somatics® session, terrier started a remarkable recovery process that had his owner in shock and tears of joy two weeks later. ...more
Case Studies ,Canine Hanna Somatics
May 04, 2025•7 min read
Pandiculation vs. Stretching for Horses
Pandiculation is not a 'stretch' but an active process inside the nervous system of the animal... ...more
History of EHS ,Neurophysiology &Hanna Somatics (human)
April 19, 2025•5 min read
Indications, Contraindications & How often do horses need Equine Hanna Somatics® (EHS)?
It depends... here are the recommendations we teach in the EHS Professional Training & Certification Program about the ideal schedule for most horses... ...more
What is Equine Hanna Somatics?
April 08, 2025•11 min read
Equine Brachiocephalic Muscles (part 2)
Upside-down or Ewe-neck and chronic tension in the brachiocephalicus is part of a whole-horse compensatory postural pattern... ...more
Neurophysiology ,Equine Somatic Issues Green Light Posture &Thoracic Sling
March 16, 2025•7 min read
Equine Brachiocephalic Muscles (part 1)
Understanding the Brachiocephalic Muscles and what causes an "Upside-down" neck is crucial to helping horses regain awareness and function in their thoracic sling and topline. ...more
Neurophysiology ,Equine Somatic Issues Green Light Posture &Thoracic Sling
March 05, 2025•6 min read
What is the Stretch Reflex (myotatic reflexes)?
What are the Stretch Reflexes and why do we avoid triggering them in Hanna Somatics? ...more
Neurophysiology
February 23, 2025•9 min read
Roach Back Posture & the Iliopsoas Muscles in Horses
What causes Roach Back posture in horses, and how can we help with Equine Hanna Somatics? ...more
Equine Somatic Issues ,Red Light Posture &Roached Back
January 17, 2025•8 min read
"Worm Aneurisms" in the equine Cranial Mesenteric Artery
Can worm aneurisms be palpated or positively identified outside of a veterinary diagnostic exam, and do they cause or contribute to a roach-back posture and/or various hind limb lamenesses? ...more
Equine Somatic Issues ,Roached Back
January 10, 2025•6 min read
Relaxation, Topline and Thoracic Sling improvements after 2 weeks of DIY Equine Hanna Somatics!
My horse can walk like a normal horse, and we are riding again! This work has had a profound effect on my mare, Madeira and I am eternally grateful... ...more
Equine Somatic Issues ,Testimonials
July 14, 2024•3 min read
DIY INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO/COURSE
Equine Hanna Somatics - Session 1
Watch a full-body Equine Hanna Somatics® session with a horse, and learn how to start doing EHS with your own horse! >>>
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