Easier Movement, Happier Life
Do you want to create a life of movement, connection, and well-being for you and your animals?
Whether you’re an equestrian, a dog lover, or both, this podcast is for you! In Easier Movement, Happier Life: For You, Your Horses & Dogs, Feldenkrais® teacher, international clinician, and bestselling author Mary Debono shares insights, tips, and techniques to help you improve movement, mindset, and connection for yourself and your animals.
Each week, we explore topics like body awareness, flexibility, and balance, focusing on how these elements impact both you and your horse or dog.
We’ll dive into how anxiety and tension affect both species and share gentle strategies to promote relaxation, confidence, and well-being for everyone involved.
Your thoughts and emotions influence not only your own body but also your animal’s. That’s why we’ll also explore emotional awareness, mindset, and intuition, helping you build a deeper, more harmonious relationship with your horse or dog.
Whether you’re helping your horse become more balanced and fluid or supporting your dog’s mobility and comfort, this podcast will provide the tools to nurture a thriving connection with your animal, improving their quality of life—and yours.
Join Mary every week as she brings over 30 years of experience to help you and your animals live with greater ease, joy, and connection.
Easier Movement, Happier Life
Why You Should Think Twice Before Pulling on Your Horse’s Tail
Key Takeaways
- Pulling on the tail can harm horses with back tightness, triggering a defensive response
- Instead of pulling, support the tail forward to relax the muscles
- Focus on building trust and offering new options to the horse
- Prioritize somatic education and integrated movement over structural manipulation
- Consider the "Move with Your Horse" program for detailed tail support guidance
- Practice safety precautions for you and your horse
- Be mindful, and prioritize the horse's comfort and well-being
- Tail traction exercises, or tail stretches, *may* benefit horses when done with the proper preparation so that the horse cab experience a safe, balanced and coordinated lengthening through the spine
Resources:
Podcast show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/h74
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All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice.
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