Easier Movement, Happier Horses
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We'll discuss how to improve body awareness, flexibility, and balance for both you and your horse. We'll explore how anxiety and tension affect horses and humans, and what you can do to promote relaxation and confidence. Since your thoughts affect not only you but your horse as well, we'll delve into emotional awareness, mindset, and how to develop your intuition. All these topics..
Easier Movement, Happier Horses
6d ago
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Wish your hips were more flexible or comfortable? Learn why the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ is different from stretching and strengthening programs. To improve your hips, explore this holistic, whole-body approach to movement, so you AND your horse can experience more comfort, elegance, athleticism and harmony.
Key Takeaways from the Podcast Episode:
1. Hips are a Common Issue: Many people, across different ages and riding disciplines, strugg ..read more
Easier Movement, Happier Horses
1w ago
Learn why the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ is gaining in popularity among equestrians. This innovative approach can improve your flexibility, balance and strength. And it can feel almost effortless.
In this episode, you'll hear how the Feldenkrais Method can improve your ability to ride easily and comfortably - at any age!
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Key Takeaways:
Feldenkrais Method improves flexibility, balance, and strength, especially with age
You can improve your riding and your confidence through Feldenkrais lessons
Focuses on coordination ..read more
Easier Movement, Happier Horses
2w ago
Ready to improve your body awareness? Mary Debono guides you through a transformative body scan exercise designed to enhance your body awareness and melt away tension.
Discover how subtle shifts in your own body can lead to a more harmonious connection with your horse. This practice will not only improve your riding skills, but also leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
You'll also hear about our exciting new Move With Your Horse online group coaching program at the end of the podcast. https://www.marydebono.com/joinhorse ?
Key Takeaways:
Body awareness is crucial for ride ..read more
Easier Movement, Happier Horses
3w ago
?Want to learn how to help you and your horse even more? Sign up to 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 ?
Would you like to be more supple, balanced and strong? Would you like to improve your horse's movement too? In this episode, we'll discuss why simply repeating movements won't help, and can actually make things worse!
Our bodies were made to move, but so often both we and our horses get stuck in less-than-ideal movement patterns. Mindless repetition of a movement won't fix the ..read more
Easier Movement, Happier Horses
1M ago
Learn Practical Strategies to Cultivate Awareness and Release Tension
Join host Mary Debono as she explores the harmful effects of doing too much, both for humans and horses. Through anecdotes and insights, discover how excessive tension impacts movement and well-being.
Learn practical strategies to cultivate awareness and release unnecessary effort. Tune in for a transformative discussion on achieving greater ease, harmony, and vitality in your life and your equine partnerships.
?Want to learn how to help you and your horse even more? Sign up to be among the first to know when we open the ..read more
Easier Movement, Happier Horses
1M ago
Do you feel crooked in the saddle? You're not alone! In this episode of Easier Movement, Happier Horses, we'll dive into the problem of uneven seat bones.
This common issue isn't just about aesthetics. It can affect your riding ability, contribute to a lack of confidence, create physical discomfort, and even throw your horse off balance.
It’s an incredibly common problem for riders.
And the thing is, you may be crooked even if you feel perfectly even!
But your HORSE feels your unevenness.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The surprising consequences: Discover how imbalances affect you and ..read more
Easier Movement, Happier Horses
1M ago
You may pay attention to how your horse looks and feels, but do you notice how your horse SOUNDS?
Listening to your horse's footfalls can help you detect imbalances in your horse's movement and posture. And catching such imbalances early, while they're hardly noticeable, may prevent them from turning into more serious problems.
In this episode, Mary will explain what it may mean if your horse's footfalls sound uneven.
And you'll learn why intentionally listening to your horse can strengthen your ability to notice when something is "not quite right" with your horse. And help you ..read more
Easier Movement, Happier Horses
2M ago
Want you and your horse to move easier and feel better? In this episode, you'll learn about 4 key characteristics of healthy movement for you and your horse.
You'll hear why one or more of these essentials may disappear when you tack up your horse or step into the saddle.
Learn how you and your horse can embody these 4 qualities in your everyday life for a healthier and more harmonious way of interacting with each other.
1. Introduction (00:00 - 00:00)
2. Sense of Effortlessness (02:00 - 00:00)
3. Optimal Posture (09:00 - 00:00)
4. Appropriate Breathing (15:00 - 00:00)
5. Reversibilit ..read more
Easier Movement, Happier Horses
2M ago
Host Mary Debono, Feldenkrais Method Practitioner, shares insightful stories and practical wisdom on the profound impact of cultivating flexibility of body and mind for horses and riders.
Mary describes real-life examples, showcasing how gentle, mindful movements can lead to remarkable changes in posture and physical comfort as well as the emotional well-being of both humans and horses.
Learn how flexibility of body and mind can be a solution to common challenges
Mary shares examples of how she has helped riders improve their posture, leg position, and confidence - ef ..read more
Easier Movement, Happier Horses
11M ago
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 rela ..read more