Easier Movement, Happier Horses
Do you want to create a life with horses that nourishes body, mind and spirit? Do you value self-awareness, curiosity and kindness? You’re in the right place! In this podcast, we’ll cover an array of connected topics. 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 can deepen your connection with your horse. And we know that a strong human-equine connection not only improves your body and mind, but it can nurture your spirit as well. So please join Feldenkrais® teacher, international clinician and bestselling author Mary Debono each Thursday as she helps you enhance your movement, mindset and connection with horses.
Podcasting since 2021 • 93 episodes
Easier Movement, Happier Horses
Latest Episodes
How Gentle Hands-On Work with Your Horse Deepens Your Connection, Reduces Your Stress, and Boosts Well-Being
In this episode, Mary Debono shares the unexpected benefits of Equine Debono Moves for both horses and humans. Inspired by Mary's studies in the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ, Debono Moves was originally designed ...
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Episode 92
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18:33
Sticky Learning: Varying Context for Lasting Improvement
In this episode of Easier Movement, Happier Horses, Mary Debono continues her exploration of how to enhance your horse's learning and movement capabilities. Building on the principles of the Feldenkrais Method, ...
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Episode 91
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10:23
How Novelty Can Transform Your Horse’s Movement and Mindset
In this episode, Mary Debono continues her discussion on how to work with your horse's existing habits to encourage ease and comfort. Building on concepts from previous episodes, Mary explains the importance of introducing novel, non-habitual m...
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Episode 90
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14:26
Creating Safety in Movement: A New Way to Help Your Horse
In this episode, Mary Debono builds on the previous discussion about why it’s crucial to work with, rather than against, a horse’s current movement patterns. Mary explains how supporting a horse’s tendency for spinal extension, for inst...
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Episode 89
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12:57
Why Your Horse’s Nervous System Resists Change—and What to Do About It
In this episode of "Easier Movement, Happier Horses," Mary Debono delves into the often-overlooked concept of working WITH a horse's current movement patterns, however "incorrect" we may think they are, instead of trying to force a change...
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Episode 88
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11:05