Are You Addicted to Struggling with Your Horse?

Easier Movement, Happier Horses

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