In this episode, you'll learn all about Step 1 of the Six Steps to Creating Horse-Human Harmony.

You'll hear Mary explain how enhancing your body awareness can lead to better communication, trust, and overall well-being for you and your horse.

Mary Debono, an expert in the Feldenkrais Method and creator of Debono Moves, guides you through practical strategies to improve your self-awareness and movement, ultimately enhancing your horse's comfort and performance. 

Key Takeaways

1. Self-Awareness and Movement: Developing self-awareness and improving your movement through the Feldenkrais Method is crucial for effective and compassionate horsemanship.
2. Embodied Understanding: Enhancing your body awareness allows you to understand and feel the benefits, leading to better athletic performance and overall well-being.
3. Enhanced Sensitivity: Improved self-awareness increases your sensitivity to your horse's subtle cues, enhancing communication and interaction.
4. Building Trust: Recognizing and respecting your horse's physical restrictions and movement habits fosters trust and paves the way to easier, healthier movement for your horse.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: Developing self-awareness makes you a more creative and effective problem solver in handling various equine issues. 
6. Clearer Signals: Improved movement leads to clearer and more discreet signals to your horse, making your aids more effective.
7. Safety and Responsiveness: Enhanced body awareness improves balance and responsiveness, increasing safety for you and your horse.
8. Mindfulness Practices: Regular mindfulness breaks and body scans help reduce unnecessary tension and develop better body awareness.
9. Compassionate Interaction: Greater self-awareness promotes more sympathetic and compassionate movement, leading to a deeper bond with your horse.
10. Stress Reduction: Improved self-awareness and movement help regulate your nervous system, reducing stress and promoting relaxed breathing, which positively impacts your horse.

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Resources:

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