Easier Movement, Happier Horses Mary Debono

Can the way you think about your body transform your riding experience? Join me, Mary Debono, on the Easier Movement, Happier Horses podcast as we explore a crucial concept for equestrians: understanding the difference between using body parts in isolation versus independently. This might sound like a subtle shift, but it can lead to a profound improvement in your movement coordination and your harmony with your horse. By gaining better control and awareness of how you move both in and out of...

Are there things about yourself or your horse that you'd like to fix? In this episode, I challenge the notion that you or your horse needs fixing.Instead, we embrace a holistic approach. Drawing on my 30 years of experience as a Feldenkrais teacher specializing in horses and riders, I explain how our nervous systems develop habits and how, by working in harmony with these natural processes, we can foster better movement options and deeper connections with our horses.Discover the Move With You...

Beyond better performance, learn how improved movement can boost confidence, reduce anxiety, and create a deeper connection between you and your horse. Discover ways to make saddling up a positive experience and explore a holistic approach to movement that unlocks a happier you and a happier horse.Beyond Performance:Boost Confidence: Discover how improved suppleness can boost your horse's confidence and sense of well-being. Just like us, restrictions can breed anxiety.Feel the Shift: Improve...

Key Takeaways- Pulling on the tail can harm horses with back tightness, triggering a defensive response- Instead of pulling, support the tail forward to relax the muscles- Focus on building trust and offering new options to the horse- Prioritize somatic education and integrated movement over structural manipulation- Consider the "Move with Your Horse" program for detailed tail support guidance- Practice safety precautions for you and your horse- Be mindful, and prioritize the horse's comfort ...

Injury keeping you out of the saddle? Learn actionable steps to help you stay connected to your horse, facilitate your healing, and improve your horsemanship. Learn about mindful movement, mental training, and creative ground exercises.Use your recovery time to deepen your connection with your horse and come back to riding even stronger than before!Use your recovery time to improve in these areas: Mindful Movement: explore approaches such as the Feldenkrais Method to improve body awaren...

Horse sidelined with an injury? Don't despair!Join Mary Debono, your equine expert, as she unveils the silver lining within stall rest. In this episode, you'll discover how to transform recovery time into relationship-building gold.Master the art of mindful movement: Discover the magic of hand-walking in sync with your horse, fostering a deeper understanding of your horse's movement.Unlock the power of Connected Breathing, where you and your horse find harmony through observing each other's r...