Does your horse sometimes seem reluctant or struggle with the activities you've chosen?

Too often, owners force horses into roles or disciplines unsuitable for their physical abilities or temperament.

The key to harmony is finding mutually enjoyable activities for both horse and human. While challenging our horses is important, we must also respect their individual needs and limitations.

In this episode, Mary encourages shifting our mindset, adjusting expectations, and prioritizing activities that create a positive experience.

Building a partnership centered on understanding and shared happiness, rather than forced submission, is the core philosophy. Join Mary as she offers solutions for overcoming physical and emotional obstacles to better connect with your horse. Get her expert advice for bringing out the best in both you and your equine partner.

Resources:

Podcast show notes for THIS episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/h71

Free rider masterclass: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

Email mary@marydebono.com

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice.

Maybe you’re learning a new form of bodywork and you can’t wait to use it to help your horse. But your horse says, “No thanks!”

In this episode, you'll hear about the strategies I use to help horses relax, enjoy and benefit from hands-on work.


In this episode, I discuss:

- The importance of understanding your horse's past experiences

- The power of connected breathing and relaxation techniques

- How to work with a horse through their skeleton for a non-threatening touch

- Strategies to provide immediate relief and build trust

- The concept of shared awareness and its benefits in your relationship

Resources:

Podcast show notes for THIS episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/h70

Video of Rib Rocking: https://app.searchie.io/watch/jVDGwM0EDW

Video of Back Muscle Lifts: https://app.searchie.io/watch/AYDapoPw2Q

Free rider masterclass: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

Email mary@marydebono.com

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice.

How can this feel easier? It's one of my favorite questions.

But for many of us, we're so used to trying hard, to struggling, that we forget that things could feel easier for us and our horses.

This episode discusses the common "addiction" to struggling with horses and its negative impact on the horse-human relationship.

Key Takeaways

- Importance of movement, breathing, and attention in shaping interactions with horses

- Habitual worrying and struggling can create stress and strain in the brain

- Personal experience of overcoming worry and stress with the help of a Feldenkrais practitioner

- Tips for getting off the struggle train: connect with oneself, notice physical sensations without judgment, train the brain to focus on what is going well

- Changing the brain's focus to what feels good and what the horse does easily promotes a positive and solution-oriented mindset

- Being present, embracing compassionate curiosity, and expanding possibilities

- Developing sensory acuity and intuition for unconscious insights on improving horse interactions

Resources:

Podcast show notes for THIS episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/h69

Free rider masterclass: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

Email mary@marydebono.com

All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice.