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The Equine Hanna Somatics® BLOG

Stretching Horses vs. Voluntary Pandiculation

Even though some of the somatic exercises we do in EHS can look similar to what many bodyworkers, physiotherapists, chiropractors, vets and trainers do or recommend as 'stretches' - Voluntary Pandicul... ...more

Neurophysiology ,What is Equine Hanna Somatics? &Stretching

November 25, 20255 min read

Stretching Horses vs. Voluntary Pandiculation

Hvordan Virker Equine Hanna Somatics®?

Equine Hanna Somatics® (EHS) er en neuro-videnskabelig baseret, pålidelig, ikke-invasiv og sikker tilgang, der hurtigt hjælper heste med at opnå de præstations- og velvære-fordele, som mange terapeuti... ...more

History of EHS ,Motor Sensory Amnesia &What is Equine Hanna Somatics?

November 07, 20256 min read

Hvordan Virker Equine Hanna Somatics®?

Your Horse Doesn't Have a Weak Thoracic Sling

...BEFORE you 'teach' a horse to LIFT their withers or *thoracic sling* 🙏 help them FREE their tight spinal extensor muscles! ...more

Equine Somatic Issues ,Green Light Posture &Thoracic Sling

November 07, 20253 min read

Your Horse Doesn't Have a Weak Thoracic Sling

Equine Trauma / Asymmetry Posture

The most common cause of crookedness is neither natural asymmetry nor laterality, but is an acquired collection of chronic muscle contractions that pull the horse's body out of it's natural alignment.... ...more

Testimonials ,Trauma/Asymmetry Posture &Characteristic Postures

November 07, 20258 min read

 Equine Trauma / Asymmetry Posture

Comment Fonctionne Equine Hanna Somatics®?

Equine Hanna Somatics® (EHS) est une approche fiable, douce et sans risque fondée sur les neurosciences. Elle permet d’offrir rapidement aux chevaux des améliorations notables en termes de confort, de... ...more

What is Equine Hanna Somatics?

November 04, 20257 min read

Comment Fonctionne Equine Hanna Somatics®?

Hanna Somatics is an AMAZING Modality for Dressage Horses & Riders!

Sarah Martin shares about her experience discovering human and Equine Hanna Somatics... ...more

Testimonials

October 31, 20254 min read

Hanna Somatics is an AMAZING Modality for Dressage Horses & Riders!

"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, 20259 min read

"EHS is the Future of Bodywork" (unpacked)

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, 20257 min read

Canine Hanna Somatics® Case Study: Yorkshire Terrier Whose Back Legs Were Collapsing Recovers After One CHS Session

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) &Stretching

April 19, 20256 min read

Pandiculation vs. Stretching for Horses

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, 202511 min read

Indications, Contraindications & How often do horses need Equine Hanna Somatics® (EHS)?

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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