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Balanced, Flexible and Confident Together.
A Step-by-Step Program to Help You and Your Horse Enjoy Easier, More Athletic Movement and a Deeper Connection using the Feldenkrais Method®
After all, you and your horse deserve to feel great. Together.
Yes, I Want This!
You want riding to feel good to you AND your horse.
And you don't hesitate to look within. Could you be contributing to your horse's stiffness, tension or resistance?
Is your tension, achiness or anxiety affecting your horse?
Is your horse paying the price for your unbalanced seat and crooked position?
Knowing that YOU play a big role in your horse's well-being, you're always looking to enhance your balance, flexibility and confidence.
You're not alone.
If you feel that you're not always balanced in the saddle, that your confidence is shaky (at best!), that you're not as supple as you once were...you're not alone.
If you're committed to keeping yourself and your horse sound, supple and happy, you're in good company.
And if your relationship with your horse is more important than winning a blue ribbon, you're in the right place!
Imagine you could...
Feel More Balanced, Flexible and Confident
Your seat is secure and balanced. Your legs are perfectly positioned around your horse or propel you as you easily run next to your steed.
Help Your Horse Move Easier and Feel Better
You love being able to help your horse. You know how to relieve tight muscles and help your horse feel relaxed and supple, even while being tacked up!
Have a True Dialogue with Your Horse
With a grateful heart, you communicate with your horse so clearly that your nervous systems almost feel like one. Pure bliss.
Introducing
Balanced, Flexible and Confident Together!
We're ready to help you have more balanced, flexible movement, a relaxed mind and a joyful connection with your horse.
This one-of-a-kind approach helps reduce the effects of aging, arthritis, injuries and anxiety.
So you and your horse can enjoy moving through life. Together.
Yes, I Want This!You'll discover how to...
You'll improve your body awareness, flexibility and coordination by doing gentle, powerful exercises that are based on the Feldenkrais Method®. These exercises are also designed to improve your ability to do the hands-on work with your horse.
You'll learn how to control your response to stress. No matter what's going on around you, you'll have the tools to exchange anxiety for a relaxed, mindful state.
And you'll know how to help your horse be more relaxed too!
Whether your horse is a new partner or old friend, you'll get to know your horse better than ever. You'll learn why your horse may be stiff or resistant in one direction or find it difficult to pick up a canter lead. Or why your horse gets irritated when you start tacking up.
Learn how to help your horse not only tolerate being tacked up, but to enjoy it!
This simple process will not only improve your horse's association with riding, but can help enhance your horse's athletic ability too.
This system can make riding healthier and more enjoyable for ALL horses.
There's a sense of joy and lightness that's created when you use your hands and heart to connect with a horse.
It's that magical moment when new movement options suddenly become possible.
It's energizing. And literally heart-warming. I can't wait to teach you how to feel it too!
Decades ago, I had nerve damage, chronic pain and a poor prognosis. And did I mention I was stressed?
I'm so glad that I learned about biological optimism, the idea that virtually everyone, regardless of age or physical condition, can improve. My life transformed in wonderful ways. You and your horse can transform too.
Take a moment and imagine how it'll FEEL when...
Your horse consistently has that look in his eye that tells you that he enjoys spending time with you. ❤
You know how to banish tension, calm your nerves and act with confidence and clarity.
Your movement is fluid. You have vitality and strength. You feel years younger.
You realize that the way you do everyday things matter. The way you sit at your desk. The way you lead, groom, pick hooves and tack up your horse. Used intentionally, these everyday events can:
- Stimulate balanced, flexible movement
- Develop body awareness and mindfulness
- Encourage relaxation and responsiveness
- Make riding easier and healthier
- Create a positive learning state
- Build trust, confidence and connection with your horse
Here's what we'll discuss inside the program.
Building a Relationship on Connection, Not Correction
One of the important concepts in this approach is that we connect with our horses and work with them to facilitate improvements, rather than correct or force change on them. We respect the horse's bodily intelligence. In the program, you'll learn WHY this strategy works so well.
When you know WHY you're doing an exercise or hands-on move, it makes it so much more effective. This information will set you up for success!
As always, you'll get Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement® (ATM) lessons to develop your awareness and improve your movement, so you'll experience the benefits too.
Developing Feel: Noticing Differences That Matter
Throughout this program, you'll learn how to generate improvements by retraining the brain. Your brain and your horse's brain.
And since brains learn by noticing differences, your ability to notice distinctions, especially small, subtle ones, is crucial.
Inside the program, you'll learn how to feel movement differences. You'll also discover how movement travels THROUGH your horse.
And you'll explore hands-on "moves" that can help your horse have a relaxed, supple back and more efficient movement.
Reduce Tension, Increase Strength and Elegance
You'll learn how to help improve the mobility of your horse's back, neck and rib cage. You'll understand how the rib cage affects muscular tension and movement throughout the whole horse!
Chronically contracted muscles don't just feel tight, they can cause stiffness, weakness and fatigue. You'll learn how to increase strength by increasing efficiency of movement.
You'll also enjoy Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement® lessons designed to enhance the awareness and mobility of your rib cage, which can lead to greater strength and resilience for you too.
A Healthier Back and Freer Limbs
You'll learn how the horse's sternum and ribs play a pivotal role in rounding the back and engaging the hind legs.
You'll also learn why it can be a bad idea to do "back lifts" as they're commonly shown. Instead, you'll help your horse learn how to coordinate his parts so that rounding the back is easier and healthier.
You'll discover how to help reduce overuse injuries in the legs by subtly shifting your horse's weight in various ways.
And we'll explore Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement® lessons to improve the use of YOUR spine and legs too!
Better Bending
You'll learn several hands-on "moves" that can improve how your horse uses his ribs and spine.
You'll explore how to use a simple lead rope to improve your horse's flexibility. (AKA the "Rib Rope.")
You'll learn WHY your horse may bend easier in one direction. And while many people stretch their horses to improve bending, you'll learn why that can create even more movement restrictions.
Instead, you'll learn how to piece together multiple hands-on "moves" to teach your horse how to bend in a healthy, elegant and pleasurable way.
You'll get to enjoy Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement® lessons so you can "Bend Better" too. You'll discover that it'll even help your seat bones be more balanced!
Girthy No More! Tacking Up with Pleasure
Want to change your horse's response to being saddled?
While many horses show their displeasure and discomfort at being girthed up, you'll learn how to incorporate pleasurable movements of your horse's sternum and ribs WHILE you tack up your horse.
This not only helps your horse to associate pleasure with being girthed up, but it also facilitates a softer, more relaxed back and neck. Which means that your horse will be able to carry you in a healthier and more pleasurable way. A win-win!
The concepts you'll learn inside the program are important for ALL ridden horses, even those who don't appear to be girthy.
Integrating Balance, Flexibility and Confidence Into Everyday Life with Your Horse
It's super important to learn how to help make the improvements "stick" by making small, mindful changes to the everyday things you do with your horse
Inside the program, we'll show you how to do just that.
You'll learn little "tweaks" to enhance physical and emotional awareness for you and your horse.
You'll also learn how to put together a series of hands-on "moves" to address common equine challenges.
The strategies you'll learn can help promote lasting improvement and deepen the bond you share with your horse.
When you sign up by June 10, you'll enjoy these bonuses:
Interactive Zoom Sessions with Mary
Put your phone on a tripod and learn hands-on work with your horse. Get real-time feedback from Mary on how to improve your horse's movement and well-being.
Big Savings!
We're keeping the group size small during this inaugural launch, which means that you'll get personalized attention from Mary at a fraction of her private coaching fee.
Learn How to Make Saddling Pleasurable for Your Horse
During the program, you'll have the chance to learn how to make tacking up healthier and more enjoyable for your horse. This can be a game-changer!
Hi, I'm Mary Debono!
You know how people suffer from chronic aches, pains, stiffness or anxiety?
Well, I help people get their body and mind working together so well that they move through life with greater ease, flexibility, confidence and joy.
And I teach them how to help their horses do so too.
With 30 years of experience, I can say that virtually everyone, regardless of age or physical condition, can improve.
A life-long horsewoman, Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner and Certified NLP Practitioner, I've been a featured presenter at numerous conferences and expos, including: Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA), Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners (PHCP), The Feldenkrais Conference and PATH Int'l.
I'm also a best-selling, award-winning author and international clinician.
In other words, I know a thing or two about improving human and equine movement.
And my #1 mission is to help you and your horse feel great in body and mind. So you can have loads of fun together.
Remember, you and your horse deserve to feel great. Together. I'd love to meet you inside our program!
Why You Should Consider Joining Now
Exceptional Value & Support
I hope you consider joining us now, as Mary is committed to helping you improve how you move, think and feel. And she'll teach you how to help your horse feel more balanced, flexible and confident too!
And as a Founding Member, you'll have VIP status.
Live Coaching
In addition to the live online Feldenkrais® classes for you, each month you'll also get a live online EQUINE group Zoom call with Mary. She'll teach you hands-on skills to help you improve your horse's suppleness, balance and comfort as you deepen your connection.
And she'll personally answer any questions you may have.
Community
As a member, you'll have access to our private Facebook group. You can ask questions, get personalized feedback and discuss training material with with your fellow members.
Mary will be in the group several days a week, answering your questions and cheering your successes.
This Program is NOT For:
😢People looking for a quick fix. They don't want to take time to address their imbalances, stiffness or mindset.
😢People who treat horses like sports equipment, rather than as living, feeling beings. They believe their horse should just do what THEY want them to do, no matter how the horse feels.
😢People who believe they're too old or too injured to improve.
😢People who aren't interested in deepening their connection with themselves or their horses.
This Program is Perfect For You If:
❤ You're willing to invest a little time to improve your balance, flexibility and confidence. You and your horse are worth it.
❤ Your value your horse's well-being and want to do right by your horse.
❤ You're motivated to improve, knowing you'll not only feel better today, but you're setting the stage for a healthy, active future too.
❤ You're heart-centered and committed to enhancing your life and your horse's life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in this program?
How is this program different from rider fitness programs?
I don't ride my horse. Can we benefit from the program?
What is the format of the program? How is it taught?
When does the program begin?
Does this program help horses and humans of all ages, conditions and disciplines?
Can I get my questions answered in the program?
What if I change my mind? Do you offer refunds?
Do I get lifetime access to the course content?
How can I get in touch with Mary?
The program includes coaching from Mary Debono. So why is the price so LOW???
Testimonials for Mary's Programs
“I did one of Mary's video exercises in the barn aisle just before I rode. I had a great ride. I felt so solid in my seat and my horse finally gave me her back. I had the best sitting trot I’ve had in a very long time.”
Lisa Gorsuch, M.D.
“Mary has taught me that I don't have to endure any pain, that it is possible to be active, athletic and not have back pain! I could not recommend Mary more highly. She has changed my life!”
Kate Shuster, USDF Gold Medalist and dressage judge
“As an older rider with an older horse there are lots of habitual movement patterns that interfere with fluidity. When Mary breaks things down into small pieces new insight is possible as well as physical growth. Thank you, Mary!”
Cris Becker, M.D.
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Here's what you get in our 3-month program:
✔ Six live online Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement® classes to help improve YOUR movement, flexibility and balance. These gentle "exercises" are designed to prepare you to do the hands-on work with your horse effectively.
✔ Three live ONLINE equine coaching sessions where you'll learn a gentle hands-on approach to improve your horse's suppleness, balance and well-being. You must attend these classes live. Various time zones will be accommodated.
✔ Three mindset trainings from Mary to improve your confidence, master your motivation and deepen your relationship with your horse
✔ Private Facebook group to get answers from Mary, discuss your experiences, submit videos for feedback and meet like-minded horse people
✔ Direct coaching from Mary in a small group format without the fuss of traveling with your horse to a clinic
✔ Choice of times so you can attend live classes no matter where in the world you live
✔ The appreciation of your horse! 🐴❤
One Final Note
To improve yourself and your horse, don't just trust me. TRUST YOURSELF.
You have to trust that:
- You and your horse are worth the investment of an hour or or so a week.
- You CAN easily improve your balance, flexibility and confidence. And that of your horse.
- Your future is in your hands. The choices you make today can determine how healthy and happy your tomorrows are.
- Whether or not you join our program at this time, you'll make the decision that's right for you. And your horse.
I'm here for you. Feel free to email [email protected]. I can help you decide if Balanced, Flexible and Confident Together is right for you.
xo, Mary
Seal of Quality
Balanced, Flexible and Confident Together is a one-of-a-kind program that was designed specifically with you in mind.
I know without a doubt that you'll get results with this program.
I'm so confident of this fact that if you don't feel more balanced, flexible or confident within the first 30 days of joining the program, I'll personally help you get over any hurdles.
On the off chance that you STILL don't feel any improvements, I'll refund your annual fee if your request was submitted within the first 30 days of joining the program.
Simply email [email protected], explain what you're struggling with and we'll help you out.
