Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Horses That Bite
A horse spends 17 to 18 hours per day eating. Can you imagine how strong their jaws are? Plus, they have nice big teeth at the front of...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jan 14, 2021
- 3 min
Environmental Enrichment for Horses
When I was at university doing my Equine Science degree, I chose an elective called Captive Animal Behaviour. I had completed Equine...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jan 3, 2021
- 3 min
Dealing with the JigJog Horse
Some horses seem unable to walk calmly along and are constantly doing a jigjog. It is not a walk or a trot, but a bouncy jogging that is...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Dec 15, 2020
- 3 min
Taking the Pressure off Your Horse
I have always said to my riding students to look ahead and focus on where they are going. But today in a lesson I found this going to a...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Nov 14, 2020
- 3 min
What Does Connection Look Like?
The following is a question I was asked that really got me thinking. “I am wondering if I truly understand the term ‘connection’ with my...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Oct 15, 2020
- 3 min
A Vision For the Future
‘She was taken to a small box and closed in. Her heart rate increased and sweat trickled down her body as fear filled every part of her...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Sep 26, 2020
- 3 min
Shut-Down Horses
Recently I went to view a horse as a potential purchase for a client. The current owner ran the horse around a round yard for a few...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Aug 15, 2020
- 3 min
Buying the Dream Horse
When people get a new horse, they have visions of cantering down the beach into the sunset, hair blowing in the breeze with not a concern...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jul 15, 2020
- 3 min
Interacting with Horses Through the Heart
More and more I find that coming from the heart when interacting with horses creates a deeper understanding and connection between human...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jun 17, 2020
- 3 min
The Inside Becomes the Outside
I have been looking into the power of beliefs. What I am observing is that whatever a person believes, they somehow make reality. This is...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- May 4, 2020
- 3 min
Which Bitless Bridle Should I Use?
There are so many different bitless bridles now that people can get confused. I think it’s wonderful that they’re so popular and lots of...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Apr 15, 2020
- 3 min
Chatting With Horses
Recently I found myself saying to a student, ‘it’s a conversation, not a command’. This one phrase is probably the most important thing I...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Mar 15, 2020
- 3 min
What is Training?
Training is the action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behaviour, according to Google. The main word in this...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Feb 15, 2020
- 3 min
Whipping Horses
The image of jockeys swinging their arms and continuously whipping horses is familiar to most of us. What is less known is the extensive...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jan 19, 2020
- 3 min
Grooming Horses
Grooming is the first thing you do with your horse after catching them. The quality of grooming time can set the tone for all that’s to...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jan 19, 2020
- 3 min
Heads Up! And How to Avoid This
One thing many people have difficulty with is horses sticking their heads up when under saddle. This is undesirable for a number of...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Oct 5, 2019
- 3 min
The Head Drop
Asking a horse to drop their head with a soft and immediate response is one of the best things you will ever train into your horse. When...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Sep 20, 2019
- 3 min
Sharing Human Grief
Recently I experienced a high level of grief in my life. After three weeks away I returned home a different version of my former self. I...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Sep 20, 2019
- 3 min
Training the Rider to Train the Horse
In the horse world, there are two main types of people, horse riders and horse trainers. While trainers are an excellent option for...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Sep 20, 2019
- 3 min
From Domination to Listening
Recently a student pointed out that my work is defined by how I listen to horses. The traditional way of interacting with horses is to...
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