Why Efficient Movement Matters for You and Your Animals #114 #debono moves #feldenkrais #horsemovement canine mobility Mar 13, 2025

Discover why movement efficiency is crucial for humans, horses, and dogs alike. Learn how maladaptive movement patterns create wear and tear, while efficient movement reduces joint damage, increases power, and simply feels better—leading to more vitality and range of motion for all species.

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Improving a Horse’s Ability to Hold Up His Legs for Hoof Trimming #103 #debono moves #horsemovement hoof trimming stretching Dec 07, 2024
 

Discover how addressing your horse's entire body, especially back tension, can transform difficult hoof handling into a calm, cooperative experience. Learn gentle, effective practices that replace force with understanding, creating lasting positive change in your horse's hoof care routine.


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Sticky Learning: Varying Context for Lasting Improvement #91 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement feldenkrais method neuroplasticity Aug 21, 2024
 

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, Mary discusses the importance of changing the context during practice sessions to...

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How Novelty Can Transform Your Horse’s Movement and Mindset #90 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement feldenkrais method neuroplasticity Aug 21, 2024
 

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 movements that engage the horse's nervous system in ...

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Creating Safety in Movement: A New Way to Help Your Horse #89 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement Aug 19, 2024
 

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 instance, can be the first step in helping the horse discover he...

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Why Your Horse’s Nervous System Resists Change—and What to Do About It #88 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement Aug 19, 2024
 

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.

Mary explains how many equestrians, in their desire to ...

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Body, Mind, and Connection: Your Path to Suppleness, Confidence, and Harmony with Your Horse #86 #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement #humanmind #humanmovement debono moves feldenkrais method Aug 06, 2024
 

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Body, Mind, and Connection. These are the three pillars that support a harmonious connection with your horse. In this episode, you'll learn why - and how to strengthen those pillars. 

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Unlocking Harmony: A Hands-on Approach for a Happier, Healthier Horse #84 #canine #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement tacking up Jul 22, 2024
 

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Learn about Steps 3, 4, and 5 of the Six Steps to Creating Horse-Human Harmony. 

Discover how to use your hands to relieve your horse's tension and improve their movement and well-being. 

In this episode, you'll hear practi...

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Sensitive Horses: Building Trust and Connection #79 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement Jun 27, 2024
 

Have you ever wondered how to transform a sensitive, easily spooked, or defensive horse into a confident and relaxed partner?

You'll hear about specific cases where observing subtle cues and applying gentle, supportive touch made a significant difference in a horse's emotional and physical well-...

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Why You and Your Horse Don't Need Fixing #76 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement #humanmind #humanmovement feldenkrais feldenkrais method Jun 06, 2024
 

Are there things about yourself or your horse that you'd like to fix?

In this episode, I challenge the notion that you or your horse needs fixing.

Instead, we embrace a holistic approach. Drawing on my 30 years of experience as a Feldenkrais teacher specializing in horses and riders, I explain ho...

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Laid Up Horse? Here's How to Make the Most of It #72 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement May 08, 2024
 
 
Horse sidelined with an injury? Don't despair!

Join Mary Debono, your equine expert, as she unveils the silver lining within stall rest. In this episode, you'll discover how to transform recovery time into relationship-building gold.


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Do You Have Unrealistic Expectations for Your Horse? #71 #debono moves #horsehumanconnection #horsemind #horsemovement horsepodcast May 01, 2024
 

Does your horse sometimes seem reluctant or struggle with the activities you've chosen?  

Too often, owners force horses into roles or disciplines unsuitable for their physical abilities or temperament. 

The key to harmony is finding mutually enjoyable activities for both horse and human. While c...

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