I haven’t talked about ear tension, but it can contribute to many connection issues. Everyone knows that poll tension is bad and can affect the quality of your rides, but few people realize that a lot of poll tension can be released through the ears. Moving the ears can help release the rectus capitis muscle group, which when contracted can affect the horse’s ability to travel straight and step through. Diesel was particularly stuck on the left side in this session. Swipe to see what changed after we released the tension! - Things that can cause tension in your horse’s ears include unsteady or rigid hands, ill-fitting bridles, dental issues, and even eating out of a hay net (ever watch your horse repeatedly rip at his hay net? That pattern can cause major tension down the road!). - #hannasomatics #massage #somatics #bodywork #equinemassage #equinemassagetherapist #equinebodywork #equinebodyworker #equinehannasomatics #hannasomaticeducation #ehs #ears #tension #relaxed #beforeandafter #anatomy #diesel (at Dragonbalance Equine Bodywork) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMxbI9gv0S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7toqktxeewsu