When we think of bodywork for horses, it usually brings to mind horses with an existing injury, competition and performance horses, and the older horse needing pain relief help. However, there are great benefits for starting bodywork on your young … Continue reading →
Just recently I saw an article about Shayne, unofficially probably the oldest horse in the world. He had just passed away at the amazingly ripe old age of 51!! Shayne’s caretakers attributed his very long life and good health to … Continue reading →
Equine Hanna Somatic Education®Mind-Body Integration for Performance EnhancementBy Alissa Mayer, Certified Equine Hanna Somatic Educator Equine Hanna Somatic Education® (EHS) is a gentle, non-invasive “bodywork” that resets the horse’s resting muscle tone by re-connecting the neuro-pathways between the horse’s brain, … Continue reading →
Horses being the athletic creatures that they are means they can be prone to many imbalances of the body which can limit their range of motion and even cause severe pain. Picture the frisky horse playing in the pasture, tossing … Continue reading →
It may seem like an overly simplistic thing to talk about, but surprisingly few people are aware of the benefits of performing a tail stretch on their horse. When we think of spinal decompression, the picture that comes to mind … Continue reading →
