Whether you’re helping a senior or injured dog regain mobility, encouraging your horse to move more freely, or looking to ease discomfort in your own body, real, lasting improvement begins with curiosity, comfort, and a sense of safety—not with pressure or force.
What if your horse or dog could imp...
Movement expert Mary Debono reveals why traditional "fixing" approaches often backfire and create resistance in both animals and humans. Drawing from the Feldenkrais Method® and her innovative Debono Moves approach, Mary explains how supporting the direction of ease—rather than opposing it—builds tr...
Every dog guardian has experienced those moments when their canine companion seems to react before anything even happens. The nail clippers come out, and your dog disappears. You approach that corner on your walk, and tension fills the air. What's really happening in these everyday interactions...
What do you do when you see someone chasing terrified horses with a whip?
If you're Mary Debono, you teach your horse to chase you with a whip—and discover something joyful in the process.
In this episode, Mary shares the surprising story of how a simple liberty game became a lesson in trust, body...
Did you know that tack—your horse’s saddle, bridle, or girth—can trigger deep-seated patterns of tension and emotional resistance? Even if the equipment fits perfectly, your horse may carry powerful associations that limit their movement and affect your connection.
In this episode of Easier Mo...
Did you know your horse or dog might be bracing before anything even happens—because their brain is predicting discomfort?
In this episode, we explore the fascinating science behind predictive brains and how both humans and animals can get caught in loops of fear, tension, and restricted movement. ...
The revolutionary approach that's transforming how we work with animals and ourselves
As a movement specialist who's worked with thousands of horses, dogs, and their humans, I've seen the same frustrating pattern play out countless times: the harder we try to "fix" movement problems, the more resis...
In this episode, movement specialist Mary Debono reveals why forcing change in your horse, dog, or yourself often backfires—and what to do instead. Drawing from the Feldenkrais Method and the Debono Moves approach, Mary explains how the nervous system's primary job is protection. When we try to "fix...
Have you ever noticed that one side of your body moves more smoothly than the other? Maybe your right leg slides effortlessly while your left feels sticky, or you turn more easily in one direction than the other. Your horses and dogs have these asymmetries too.
Most people try to fix the "harder" s...
Sometimes the most powerful way to help your horse isn’t to fix—but to invite.
Mary Debono shares true stories of transformation from her Move with Your Horse students—stories where horses let go of long-held tension, not because of pressure, but because of presence, support, and gentle guidance. T...
Discover how to shift from the conventional "fix-it" approach to animal bodywork to creating a tactile conversation with your animal's nervous system. Rather than attempting to stretch, release, or realign body parts, Mary Debono reveals how supporting the nervous system—the body's true control cent...
What if the way to connect more deeply with your horse or dog wasn’t by doing more—but simply by noticing more?
In this episode of Easier Movement, Happier Life, Mary Debono explores how mindfulness, the simple act of noticing your present experience, can radically transform your life and the lives...
