Discover the four essential hallmarks of healthy movement that apply to both you and your horse. Learn how breathing, effortlessness, reversibility, and posture indicate physical and emotional well-being, and transform your horse-human partnership through better movement awareness.
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Video: Finding Your Hips Joints
Your hip joints hold the key to better riding – but only if you know where they really are. Learn why traditional approaches often fail and discover a gentle, proven process that creates lasting change for you and your horse using the Feldenkrais...
In this episode, Mary Debono shares a transformative shift in her approach to helping riders achieve their best.
Moving beyond the traditional focus on balance in the saddle, Mary introduces the concept of "biological optimism," highlighting the potential for improvement at any age or...
Learn why the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ is gaining in popularity among equestrians. This innovative approach can improve your flexibility, balance and strength. And it can feel almost effortless.
In this episode, you'll hear how the Feldenkrais Method can...
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Would you like to be more supple, balanced and strong?...
Discover Effortless Riding: Exploring the Feldenkrais Method for Equestrians
Today, I'm excited to give you a sneak peek into a lesson from the free FeldenkraisⓇ for Rider series. This particular lesson is packed with benefits that extend beyond just your shoulders and upper back – it's a...
Want to move with greater ease AND feel happier too? You're in luck! Feldenkrais Method movement lessons not only help improve posture, flexibility and balance, but may help you cultivate greater happiness, optimism and wellbeing too.
In this episode, Mary explains how...
Do you rely on muscle memory to mount your horse without thinking about all the steps involved? Do you use muscle memory to post the trot or navigate a course?
In this episode, I explain why muscle memory is NOT helping you ride better. In fact, thinking about muscle memory can...
“I wish I had more confidence when I ride.”
I hear that over and over.
Riders constantly wish they had more confidence in the saddle.
As if confidence were a trait that some people were born with, like green eyes.
Or something you could order on Amazon.
Want confidence?...
Have you ever wondered if your horse is happy in his work?
Does responding to your cues make your horse feel good? Or is he simply conditioned to respond to your aids?
In other words, what’s your horse’s motivation for working with you?
Many equestrians never ask...
Go grab two polo wraps, standing bandages or even a couple of hand towels out of your linen closet.
Then lie down on the floor and join Mary in a short, super effective exercise to activate your deep core muscles.
You'll learn how to both relax your back AND get stronger and more coordinated all...
