Are You Crooked? Tips for Overcoming Uneven Seat Bones #60 #equinemovement #humanmovement balance crookedness dressage feldenkrais feldenkrais method riding seat bones Feb 11, 2024
 

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...

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Detecting Imbalances: What You Can Learn from Listening to Your Horse's Footfalls #59 #auditory awareness #brain training #debono moves #equinemovement #ras reticular activating system #sensory acuity Feb 06, 2024
 

 

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...

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4 Elements of Healthy Movement - Do You and Your Horse Have Them? #58 #debono moves #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection #humanmovement feldenkrais feldenkrais method Feb 01, 2024
 
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...

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EMHH Ep 57 - Mindful Movements: True Flexibility for You and Your Horse #equinemind #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection #humanmind #humanmovement anxiety confidence debono moves feldenkrais method girthy tacking up Jan 25, 2024
 

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...

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Finding Equine Ease: Rocking Away Tension and Discomfort #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection debono moves Sep 03, 2023

  Benefits of Rocking: 

  • Reduces neuromuscular tension 
  • Calms your horse and acquaints them to your touch 
  • Shows where your horse may be restricting movement 
  • Improves body awareness, balance and coordination of you and your horse
  • It can be a RESET for the nervous...
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EMHH Ep 55: Body Awareness and Emotional Well-Being: The Benefits of Touching Your Horse #equinemind #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection #humanmind Apr 29, 2023
 

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 soreness
  • Reduce neuromuscular tension in your...
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EMHH Ep 54 Unlocking Your Potential: The 4 Pillars of Healthy Movement #equinemind #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection #humanmind #humanmovement feldenkrais method Apr 24, 2023
 

 

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...

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Restoring Healthy Movement: A Conversation with Karen Rohlf and Mary Debono #equinemovement #humanmovement debono moves equine injury equine tendon injury feldenkrais feldenkrais method recovery from injury Apr 01, 2023

I recently had the honor of being a guest on Karen Rohlf's Horse Training in Harmony podcast. Karen is an exceptional teacher and trainer and puts an emphasis on developing a relationship based on connection with your horse. Plus, she's a delightful person! I hope you enjoy our...

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EMHH 52: Secrets to Moving Effortlessly at Any Age #equinemovement #horsemind #humanmovement aging debono moves feldenkrais injury Mar 16, 2023
 

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...

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EMHH Ep 51: Connection, Not Correction: The Key to Improvement for You and Your Horse #equinemind #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection #humanmind #humanmovement debono moves feldenkrais method Feb 24, 2023
 

 

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...

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EMHH Ep 50: A Better Way to Improve Shoulder Movement #equinemovement #humanmovement debono moves debonomoves feldenkrais Feb 16, 2023
 

This episode will introduce a novel way to improve shoulder movement in you and your horse.  And it's all about working with the rib cage!

Mary will describe the innovative way she helps humans and horses overcome ligament and tendon injuries and restore free, healthy movement to...

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Equine Massage or Feldenkrais Methodโ“‡: What's the Difference? #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection debono moves feldenkrais method Feb 09, 2023

Many people who see me work with horses assume I’m doing a gentle form of equine massage. And I can’t blame them. They see me touching a horse, who is usually quite relaxed and happy. When I explain to the onlookers that I’m not an equine massage, but a practitioner of the ...

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