The human-horse relationship has existed for approximately 6,000 years. Archaeological sites in the Ukraine show evidence of early horse...
Eleanor Criswell on Creating Equine Somatics
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A selection of my fave exercises and explanations that you can implement today to improve your Feel, Connection & Riding Position with horses.
The Stretch Reflex and Why You Should Avoid It
You stretch to get more flexible, right? But did you know the Stretch Reflex is probably getting in your way? In this post, learn about the myotatic...
What’s an Independent Seat & How to Find Yours!
Having an 'Independent Seat' means that you can easily follow the movement of a horse and maintain great riding posture while also using your legs,...
How Does Equine Hanna Somatics Work?
Want to get hands-on and help your horse? Equine Hanna Somatics® (EHS) is a science-based, reliable and safe approach to rapidly help horses gain...
3 Somatic Exercises for Hoof Care Practitioners
Hoof trimmers, farriers and riders alike all experience tension, soreness and fatigue in our hands, wrists and forearms… and this significantly...
Relax your Horse’s Back with this Hands-on Exercise
Supple your horses back and relax his whole rib cage before you ever get on to ride with this simple exercise. Kinetic Mirroring is one of the three...
