Easier Movement, Happier Life

Innovative Help for the Herd-Bound Horse


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Mary Debono addresses a common challenge faced by many horse owners: the herd-bound horse. Rather than using punitive methods that cause more fear, Mary shares innovative, humane, and effective ways to help horses feel secure when separated from their herd.

She emphasizes the importance of recognizing this natural behavior and working with it rather than against it.

The episode introduces several powerful practices:

  1. Connected Breathing: A foundational practice where you place your hands on your horse's ribcage and sense their breathing, creating a tactile conversation that promotes relaxation and deep connection.
  2. Heart-Centered Appreciation: Mary explains how focusing on feelings of love and gratitude for your horse can change your physiological state in ways your horse can detect, creating a calming effect.
  3. Rhythm Circles: A specific hands-on process that provides support and relief to the horse's soft tissues, deepening the sense of connection and safety.

The episode also addresses the rider's confidence, emphasizing that your emotional state significantly impacts your horse. Mary recommends her Feldenkrais-based "Effortless Balanced Sitting Series" to help riders feel more secure in the saddle.

Whether you have a herd-bound horse or a dog with anxiety (which will be covered in the next episode), these practices offer a compassionate, effective approach to building confidence and a deeper bond with your animal companion.

Resources:
Want to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our new series: https://tinyurl.com/balanced-sitting
Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series  

Get your free videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles with your horse. 🐎https://tinyurl.com/equine-videos

Want to learn even more? Check out our Move with Your Horse Foundations group coaching program. 💥 Use coupon code EARLYSTART to get bonus classes AND save $200 with early enrollment! 🥳 This is a limited time offer. 💥

Grab your FREE videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles to help your dog. 🐕 https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥

Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. 


All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and does not constitute medical or veterinary advice or professional training advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you, your horse, or your dog are unwell or injured.  Always use extreme caution when interacting with horses and dogs.


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