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The Equine Hanna Somatics® BLOG
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
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
Mindfulness in EHS vs. Seeking Response in R+
Like in R+ training, Equine Hanna Somatics® (EHS) provides positive reinforcement. But unlike in R+ training, this reinforcement is intrinsic to the somatic movement... ...more
Neurophysiology ,Mindful Horsemanship
July 11, 2024•5 min read
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