Easier Movement, Happier Horses Mary Debono

Feel begins with being aware of your own body and movements. Here's an effective exercise that can help you become more sensitive to yourself AND your horse.   

Enhancing awareness of your own body is the first step to developing a greater feel of your horse. But it doesn't end there. It's also critical to be aware of your horse's body and movements.  In this episode, I walk you through a simple, effective exercise that can help you become more sensitive to yourself AND your horse.   

You'll also learn how to: 
Develop informed intuition to strengthen your relationship with your horseTrain your brain to pay attention to important information so you can be more in tune with what the horse is feeling and experiencing.Reduce unnecessary so you can feel more 1. Developing Your Feel: An Exercise to Elevate Your Horsemanship (00:00 - 07:18)
2. Feeling the Residual Effects of Working With Your Horse's Rib Cage (07:19 - 14:55)
3. Exploring Informed Intuition through Sensing your Horse (14:56 - 23:13)
4. Train Your Brain and Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Horse (23:13 - 26:32)

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Easily improve your movement and position in our FREE rider masterclass.
Feldenkrais® for Riders videos: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

Podcast show notes for THIS episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/h56

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. 

Would you like to take something that you're probably already doing and make it much more beneficial for your horse?

In this short episode, you can learn how to:
Develop your ability to tune in to your horse and identify areas of tension or sorenessReduce neuromuscular tension in your horse, promoting relaxation and comfortStimulates the CLTMs, specialized nerve fibers that facilitate communication and connection between you and your horseImproves your horse's body awareness and proprioception, which can enhance their balance, coordination, and athletic performancePromotes a centered and focused mindset for both you and your horse, fostering a calm and meaningful interaction1. Establish a Better Bond with Your Horse Through Neuro Receptor Stimulation (00:00 - 06:12)
2. Developing Informed Intuition: Slow, Gentle Stroking for Enhancing Horse-Human Contact (06:13 - 11:43)
3. Unlocking the Power of Intuitive Horsemanship (11:43 - 16:52)
💥Sign up here for free classes and be among the first to know when we open the doors to our online group coaching program, Move with Your Horse! https://www.marydebono.com/joinhorse

Easily improve your movement and position in our FREE rider masterclass.
Feldenkrais® for Riders videos: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

Podcast show notes for THIS episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/h55

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. 

Many of us move in ways that lead to injury, strain and pain.  That's a recipe for resistance and frustration - for both you and your horse! 

In this episode, you'll discover how to use the 4 pillars of healthy movement to improve your athletic ability and be a better partner for your horse.   

1. The Four Hallmarks of Healthy and Efficient Movement (00:00 - 05:59)
2. What Your Posture Can Indicate (05:59 - 11:48)
3. Moving with Ease and Pleasure: Why Your Horse's Posture Matters (11:48 - 17:32)
4. Harnessing the Power of Connected Breathing to Influence a Horse's Physical and Emotional State (17:32 - 22:54)
5. Four Hallmarks of Healthy Equine Movement (22:54 - 28:10)

💥Sign up here for free classes and be among the first to know when we open the doors to our online group coaching program, Move with Your Horse! https://www.marydebono.com/joinhorse

Easily improve your movement and position in our FREE rider masterclass.
Feldenkrais® for Riders videos: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

Podcast show notes for THIS episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/h54

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. 

Did you know that YOU get to decide who you are?
Not your parents, teachers, siblings, friends, coworkers, or random people on the internet. 
But most of us don’t realize that. We’ve let others shape us and decide who we are. We create our identities, often at a young age. 
And these identities can often prevent us from achieving our full athletic and creative potential. 

The good news is that you CAN reshape your identity! You can create a self-image that's aligned with who you truly want to be.

This new self-image can help you become a healthier, more elegant move. A more skilled horsewoman. Even a cool-as-a-cucumber artist!   

In this episode, I share simple, effective ways you can reshape your self-image and upgrade your life. Thanks for listening and sharing!

1. Creating an Identity - Take Ownership and Decide Who You Are (00:00 - 06:05)

2. Discover How to Transform Your Self-Image with the Feldenkrais Method (06:05 - 12:02)

3. Shaping Your Identity to Move with Elegance, Grace, and Balance (12:02 - 18:11)

4. Reshaping Your Identity and Giving Your Brain Evidence of Improvement: An Example from Feldenkrais Lessons (18:12 - 23:40)

5. Raise Your Standards To Match Your Desired Identity: How Small Movements Can Rewire Your Brain for Elegant and Powerful Movement (23:40 - 29:35)

6. The Power of Taking Charge: How Your Actions Shape Your Identity To Live Your Best Life With Your Horse (29:35 - 35:18)

7. Thank You For Paying Attention to What Matters: The Move with Your Horse & Effortless Movement Programs (35:19 - 37:09)

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https://www.marydebono.com/joinhorse

Easily improve your movement and position in our FREE rider masterclass.
Feldenkrais® for Riders videos: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

Podcast show notes for THIS episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/h53

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. 

Let's talk about how you - and your horse - can effortlessly improve your movement and well-being. Despite aging, injuries or even limiting beliefs!

Here's what you can learn in this episode: 

1. Keeping Mobility, Flexibility, Balance and Confidence Despite Aginng or Injury (or both!) Tips to Help (00:00 - 05:58)

2. Embracing Biological Optimism: Compounding Benefits of Attention and Movement (05:58 - 12:12)

3. Embracing Biological Optimism and Improving  Despite Age and Injury (12:12 - 18:21)

4. Enhancing Your Horse's Performance and Well-being by Improving YOUR Movement & Mindset  (18:22 - 24:43)

5. Discover How You and Your Horse Can Move with Ease:  Free Classes Now Available! (24:43 - 25:34)

💥I'm offering FREE classes! Just sign up here and you'll get an invite soon:  https://www.marydebono.com/joinhorse. This is the waitlist for our online group coaching program, Move with Your Horse. There's no obligation, just free stuff. 

Resources:
Easily improve your movement and position in our FREE rider masterclass.
Feldenkrais® for Riders videos: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

Podcast show notes for THIS episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/h52
All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. 

Let's talk about how you can effortlessly improve your movement. And your horse's performance. 

Many of us force ourselves into a straighter posture and endure uncomfortable stretches in an attempt to improve our position and flexibility. And we use that same mindset with our horses. We use our seat, legs, hands and voice to "get" a horse to bend through a corner, pick up the right lead or round their back and engage their hind legs. We're constantly correcting ourselves and our horses!  

 And while this approach is common, it's not effective. Nor kind.

In this episode, I offer you a kinder, more mindful alternative. This connecting approach not only feels better, it's also effective, it enhances body awareness AND it can elevate your relationship with your horse.  

Here's what you'll learn in this episode: 
Connecting with and feeling what is happening can result in improved emotional regulation and a sense of freedom and well-being for both you and your horse. This is huge! Distinguishing between effort and strain is important so that all parts of the body can work in harmony. Alternative approaches to correcting problem movements and habits can be more successful than simply trying to resist them.Building a strong connection with your horse is essential to create a comfortable and enjoyable tacking up and riding  experience.Observing your horse's movement habits can lead to profound improvements.💥Want to get expert coaching on putting this into practice?💥
Go to https://www.marydebono.com/joinhorse to join the waitlist for our online group coaching program, Move with Your Horse.
Be among the first to know when we open our doors again. And qualify for valuable bonuses!

Resources:
Easily improve your movement and position in our FREE rider masterclass.
Feldenkrais® for Riders videos: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

Podcast show notes for THIS episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/h51
All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice.