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Stretching Horses vs. Voluntary Pandiculation

Stretching Horses vs. Voluntary Pandiculationby: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSEPublished on: 11/25/2025

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 Pandiculation is different...

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Stretching Horses vs. Voluntary Pandiculation

Pandiculation vs. Stretching for Horses

Pandiculation vs. Stretching for Horsesby: Alissa Mayer BSc(Equine) C-EHSEPublished on: 04/19/2025

Pandiculation is not a 'stretch' but an active process inside the nervous system of the animal...

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Pandiculation vs. Stretching for Horses

What is the Stretch Reflex (myotatic reflexes)?

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

Golgi Tendon Organs (GTO) & Stretch Reflexes: What are they and how do we work with them in Hanna Somatics?

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What is the Stretch Reflex (myotatic reflexes)?

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