The Equine Hanna Somatics® BLOG

Wie funktioniert Equine Hanna Somatics®?

Wie funktioniert Equine Hanna Somatics®?by: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSEPublished on: 04/16/2026

Equine Hanna Somatics® (EHS) ist ein neurowissenschaftlich basierter, zuverlässiger und sicherer Ansatz, damit Pferde schnell ihre Leistungsfähigkeit zurückerlangen und wieder ein positives Körpergefühl entwickeln, was viele therapeutische Methoden und „Bodywork“-Techniken versprechen, aber nicht immer liefern können.

History of EHSMotor Sensory AmnesiaWhat is Equine Hanna Somatics?
Wie funktioniert Equine Hanna Somatics®?

Study: Effect of Hanna Somatic Education on Low Back and Neck Pain Levels

Study: Effect of Hanna Somatic Education on Low Back and Neck Pain Levelsby: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSEPublished on: 01/02/2026

Clinical sessions of (human) HSE were found to significantly reduce chronic spinal pain. Further investigations are recommended regarding evidence-based treatment of HSE in patients with muscle pain.

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Study: Effect of Hanna Somatic Education on Low Back and Neck Pain Levels

The Green Light Reflex (posture)

The Green Light Reflex (posture)by: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSEPublished on: 01/01/2026

Horses stuck in the Green Light Reflex tend to be high-headed, hollow backed and 'strung out behind,' have difficulty tracking up or lifting their back and withers, are predisposed to developing Kissing Spines and...

Green Light PostureCharacteristic PosturesThoracic Sling
The Green Light Reflex (posture)

The Red Light Reflex (posture)

The Red Light Reflex (posture)by: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSEPublished on: 01/01/2026

Horses stuck in the Red Light Reflex tend to be low-energy, stiff movers who drag their feet, have difficulty pushing off and often develop...

Red Light PostureCharacteristic PosturesRoached Back
The Red Light Reflex (posture)

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