The Equine Hanna Somatics® BLOG

Equine Brachiocephalic Muscles

Equine Brachiocephalic MusclesBy: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSE Published on: 03/05/2025

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.

NeurophysiologyEquine Somatic IssuesGreen Light PostureThoracic Sling
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Equine Brachiocephalic Muscles

What is the Stretch Reflex (myotatic reflexes)?

What is the Stretch Reflex (myotatic reflexes)?By: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSE Published on: 02/23/2025

What are the Stretch Reflexes and why do we avoid triggering them in Hanna Somatics?

Neurophysiology
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What is the Stretch Reflex (myotatic reflexes)?

Mindfulness in EHS vs. Seeking Response in R+

Mindfulness in EHS vs. Seeking Response in R+By: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSE Published on: 07/11/2024

Like in R+ training, Equine Hanna Somatics® (EHS) provides positive reinforcement. But unlike in R+ training, this reinforcement is intrinsic to the somatic movement...

NeurophysiologyMindful Horsemanship
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Mindfulness in EHS vs. Seeking Response in R+

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