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, 2025•5 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) &Stretching
April 19, 2025•6 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)?
Golgi Tendon Organs (GTO) & Stretch Reflexes: What are they and how do we work with them in Hanna Somatics? ...more
Neurophysiology ,Stretching
February 23, 2025•11 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
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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