In this episode of Easier Movement, Happier Horses, Mary Debono continues her exploration of how to enhance your horse's learning and movement capabilities.

Building on the principles of the Feldenkrais Method, Mary discusses the importance of changing the context during practice sessions to help both you and your horse better integrate new skills. 

By varying the environment and position or activity,  both you and your horse can experience more effective learning, leading to sustained improvements in movement, emotional well-being, and overall resilience. 

Mary provides practical examples and encourages listeners to experiment with these ideas in their everyday routines.
 
Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or just beginning your journey, this episode offers valuable tips to help you and your horse move more easily and happily together.

Key Takeaways:

1. Varying Context: Changing the environment and context during training helps solidify new movement patterns for you and your horse.
2. Feldenkrais Insights: The Feldenkrais Method teaches that learning is more effective when practiced in different contexts, making it easier to integrate into daily life.
3. Improved Resilience: By practicing movements in various settings, you can help your horse become more resilient to stress and better able to adapt to new situations.
4. Practical Application: Experiment with different contexts to reinforce learning and improve your horse's movement and emotional well-being.
   
   Resources:
   
   💥Learn how the Feldenkrais Method can help improve your seat, position, and balance on your horse! Free rider videos masterclass: https://www.marydebono.com/rider 💥
   
   Email mary@marydebono.com
   
   All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical, veterinary, or professional training advice. Always use extreme caution when interacting with horses.