Mary Debono
How to Improve Your Horseā€™s Movement Through Connection, Not Control #115
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How to Improve Your Horseā€™s Movement Through Connection, Not Control #115 #brain training #debono moves #equinemovement #feldenkrais #humanmovement Mar 21, 2025

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Want to improve your horseā€™s movement without force or rigid techniques? Discover how connectionā€”not controlā€”creates lasting change. In this episode, Iā€™ll share why stretching and traditional fixes often...

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Innovative Help for the Herd-Bound Horse #112 #debono moves #equine #equinemind #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection Feb 27, 2025

Mary Debono addresses a common challenge faced by many horse owners: the herd-bound horse. Rather than using punitive methods that cause more fear, Mary shares innovative, humane, and effective ways to help horses feel secure when separated from their herd.

She emphasizes the importance of recogniz...

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Body Wisdom: The Bridge to Animal Connection #109 #canine #debono moves #equinemovement awareness through movement body awareness body wisdom feldenkrais method inner authority somatic education Feb 08, 2025

Mary Debono reveals how your body wisdom (aka your inner authority) serves as a powerful bridge to connecting with animals. Through the Feldenkrais Methodā“‡, you'll discover how to access your natural physical intelligence ā€“ that innate sense of what feels right and harmonious in movement. Mary expla...

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Body-Mind Harmony: 4 Keys to Moving WITH Your Horse #102 #equinemovement #humanmovement equestrians equine feldenkrais method moshe feldenkrais Dec 02, 2024
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Discover the four essential hallmarks of healthy movement that apply to both you and your horse. Learn how breathing, effortlessness, reversibility, and posture indicate physical and emotional well-being, and transform your horse-human partnership through better movement awareness.

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Beyond Stretching: An Intelligent Approach to Flexibility #100 #debono moves #equinemovement #humanmovement feldenkrais method flexibility stretching Nov 15, 2024
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Discover why traditional stretching might be holding you back. Learn how the Feldenkrais Methodā“‡ and Debono Moves offer a revolutionary, science-backed approach to improving flexibility and movement for both riders and horses - with...

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How to Create Horse-Human Harmony in Six Steps #81 #debono moves #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection feldenkrais method move with your horse program Jul 11, 2024
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In this episode, we delve into the core issues that equestrians face, both for themselves and their horses. Whether it's stiff hips, an aching back, or a horse that's resistant or stiff, these concerns all boil down to one essential desire...

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Body Awareness Breakthrough: Are You Sabotaging Yourself (and Your Horse)? #77 #debono moves #equinemovement #humanmovement feldenkrais method Jun 13, 2024
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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...

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The Surprising Benefits of Movement Improvement #75 #equinemind #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection #humanmind #humanmovement debono moves feldenkrais method May 29, 2024
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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 hor...

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Why You Should Think Twice Before Pulling on Your Horseā€™s Tail #74 #debono moves #equinemovement feldenkrais tail May 23, 2024
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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...

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How to Work with a Horse Who Moves Away from Your Touch #70 #debono moves #equinemind #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection Apr 23, 2024
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Maybe youā€™re learning a new form of bodywork and you canā€™t wait to use it to help your horse.Ā But your horse says, ā€œNo thanks!ā€

In this episode, you'll hear about the strategies I use to help horses relax, enjoy and benefit from hands-on work.Ā Ā 

In this episode, I discuss:
- The importance of un
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Release Tension and Increase Flexibility by Rocking Your Horse #68 #debono moves #equinemind #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection rocking Apr 08, 2024
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Rocking your horse can have positive effects on horse's muscles, nervous system, and overall movement. Rocking should be done with lightness, effortlessness, and pleasure for both horse and rider. Being well-organized and coordinated is important for effective communication with the horse.Ā 

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This is Key to Rounding Your Horse's Back #67 #debono moves #equinemovement #humanmovement feldenkrais method move with your horse program rib cage sternum Apr 06, 2024
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Did you know that your horseā€™s sternum plays a key role in helping your horse round the back easily?

The sternum and ribs are often overlooked, yet they play a key role in ensur...

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