Tiny Steps, Big Results: Mastering Movement Through Small Actions #62 #equinemovement #humanmovement debono moves equestrians feldenkrais method horses Feb 29, 2024
 

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Would you like to be more supple, balanced and strong?...

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EMHH Episode 0: Introduction to Easier Movement, Happier Horses feldenkrais horses podcast riders Jan 10, 2021
 

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...

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Video Webinar - Using Feldenkrais to Improve Equine Performance and Partnership #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection feldenkrais horses rib rope Sep 02, 2020

Do you know who's been busy during the pandemic?

Wendy Murdoch!

 

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.

 

And I'm honored to be one of them! 

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Would Your Horse Know What to Do? #equinemind #horsehumanconnection horse horses Jul 22, 2020

 

Help me! Help me!

The man called out as he came lurching down the path, a rifle clutched against his chest.

Yikes!

 

I was hand walking my leopard Appaloosa, Spotzy, with a friend when we noticed the armed man coming towards us.

Quickly realizing that the man’s...

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Help Your Horse Bend Better #equinemovement bending dressage feldenkrais horses rib accordions Feb 12, 2020

This Simple Mindset Shift Can Transform A Stiff, Resistant Horse

Part 2:  The Horse's Habits 

 

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...

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The Secret To Rounding Your Horse's Back #equinemovement equine performance horses Aug 03, 2019

Sarah, a 43-year-old brunette with the tan, toned arms of a longtime equestrian, was visibly frustrated. She had hit a disappointing roadblock in her training.

Despite working with a respected dressage instructor, Sarah was beginning to feel as if her imported warmblood would never do well in...

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Girthy Horse? Simple Steps Make Saddling a Pleasure #equinemind #equinemovement #horsehumanconnection horses saddling issues Jul 03, 2019

Does your horse pin his ears when you tighten the girth? Does he get grumpy, swish his tail or threaten to bite or kick when you cinch him up? Does your horse seem to hold her breath (“blowing up” or “bloating”) when you’re tacking her up?1

Any of those reactions...

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