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...
What if a simple, mindful touch could improve your dog’s or horse’s movement, comfort, and even emotional well-being? In this episode, Mary Debono shares how to use your hands and your heart to do a gentle “scan”—a profoundly simple practice that awakens awareness, fosters mobility, and strengthens ...
Would you like to use your imagination to deepen your connection with your horse or dog? In this episode, you’ll hear how your brain doesn't strongly distinguish between vivid imagination and physical experience, making visualization a powerful tool for relationship building.
Mary guides you throug...
In this episode, Mary Debono shares how cultivating resonance—a felt sense of connection between you and your animal—can profoundly transform your relationship with your horse or dog.
Whether through hands-on Debono Moves, quiet companionship, or simply breathing together, resonance helps you tune ...
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Want to improve your horse’s movement without force or rigid techniques? Discover how connection—not control—creates lasting change. In this episode, I’ll share why stretching and traditional fixes often...
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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