What You're Missing When Your Horse Relaxes #150 #debono moves #feldenkrais #horses #human movement Apr 22, 2026

If you've spent any time in the horse world, you've probably been taught to watch for releases — the yawning, blinking, eye-rolling, and head-dropping that signal your horse is relaxing. But what if chasing those moments is actually getting in your way?

In this episode, Mary digs into why relaxatio...

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Repetition vs. Refinement: The Missing Piece for Your Dog or Horse (and You) #143 #canine mobility #canine movement #debono moves #equinemovement #human movement feldenkrais Mar 02, 2026

We've all heard "practice makes perfect." But what if repeating the same movement is actually making things worse?

In this episode, Mary unpacks one of the most important distinctions in nervous system-based movement work: the difference between repetition and refinement. While repetition strengthe...

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Let It Be Easy: The Smarter Path to Healing for Dogs, Horses—and You #131 #canine movement #debono moves #dogs #equine movement #feldenkrais #horses #human movement Jul 28, 2025

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...

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Why "Fixing" Your Animal Actually Breaks Trust (And What to Do Instead) #130 #canine movement #debono moves #dogs #equine movement #feldenkrais #horses #human movement Jul 28, 2025

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...

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