You've probably have heard that if you want to improve, you have to push beyond your comfort zone. You're encouraged to go to your maximum, to develop more willpower.Â
But is that approach REALLY serving you?
In this episode, learn when it's more effective to stay WITHIN your range of ease and...
Did you know that you can improve your movement simply by changing the very beginning of a movement? You can develop better body awareness and improve your coordination simply by pausing and changing the very BEGINNING of a movement.Â
This applies to any movement that you do, including riding, l...
“After recovering from four severed ligaments in my knee and my fibula broken in three places after being dragged by a horse, I was walking, but limping and in pain daily. My pain would rotate from my knee, to my lower leg, then alternate feet. This went on for months and I wondered how to stop the ...
Do you rely on muscle memory to mount your horse without thinking about all the steps involved? Do you use muscle memory to post the trot or navigate a course?
In this episode, I explain why muscle memory is NOT helping you ride better. In fact, thinking about muscle memory can interfere with ...
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Would you like to be a more confident, competent hors...
Some habits are really useful. Other habits can be detrimental to ourselves and our horses. In this episode, you'll learn how your habits of movement and posture can contribute to stiffness, back pain, imbalances and even spinal damage! Â
You'll learn simple ways to break out of your habitual, u...
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My goal in this podcast is to help you discover how you and your horse could have balanced fluid movement or relaxed mind, and a joyful connection with each other.
And one of the ways that I do that I ...
Are you or your horse stiff, crooked or tense? Are you dealing with aging, injury, arthritis or anxiety? Do you want more flexibility, balance or confidence?
In this introductory episode, learn how international Feldenkrais® teacher, NLP Practitioner and bestselling author Mary Debono will...
Do you know who's been busy during the pandemic?
Wendy Murdoch!
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An international clinician and creator of the SURE FOOT® equine stability program, Wendy has been using her stay-at-home time to interview DOZENS of equine experts.
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💥And I'm honored to be one of them! 💥
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In the webinar, we...
Go grab two polo wraps, standing bandages or even a couple of hand towels out of your linen closet.
Then lie down on the floor and join Mary in a short, super effective exercise to activate your deep core muscles.
You'll learn how to both relax your back AND get stronger and more coordinated all a...
Part 1 – The Rider’s Habits
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There’s one tool that I’ve seen help equestrians more than any other. It can help riders successfully navigate challenging situations with their horses. It can also help equestrians achieve long-term goals such as: improving riding skill, enhancing equine athleticism ...
This Simple Mindset Shift Can Transform A Stiff, Resistant Horse
Part 2:Â The Horse's HabitsÂ
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In Part 1, I introduced you to Gina and her bay Arabian gelding, Piper. Gina was frustrated that Piper resisted bending, especially to the right.
Gina’s trainer had demanded that she use stronger, mor...
