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The Benefits of Longer Grass for Horses
By allowing our horses to graze on more mature grass, we can promote better digestive health, more natural behaviours and improved weight management while also improving the environment.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 124 min read
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Horses are Big Strong Creatures with Tender Hearts
Horses are not the impenetrable, fearless creatures they appear to be. They are sensitive beings, guided by instinct and emotion.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 193 min read
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Fast and Slow Twitch Muscles in Horses
The balance between fast and slow twitch muscles in horses bodies is crucial to their overall performance and ability to excel.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 84 min read
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For The Love of Horses
'How is it for the horse?' a question that for the love of horses is essential to ensure their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 183 min read
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How We Think Affects Our Horses
What we think, feel, and project can have a profound impact on the horse’s behaviour, performance, and overall well-being.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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How Horses Perceive the World
Understanding how horses perceive the world provides invaluable insights into their behaviour and needs.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 10, 20244 min read
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Rethinking Our Relationship with Horses
Rethinking our relationship with horses; is the idea of control outdated? Moving away from control based methods towards a partnership.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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My Horse Doesn’t Like...
'My horse doesn't like...' is this our horse talking or ourselves? Looking at clearing our minds and being with horses.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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Open to Horses Through Feel
Exploring the subtleties of developing 'feel' with horses. This essential ingredient transforms our horse relationships.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 31, 20244 min read
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Leadership and Horses
Good leadership empowers other, how does this look in the horse world?
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 14, 20243 min read
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The Spaces Between
Training with horses using listening and spaces, a recipe for success.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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Loving Assertiveness with Horses
I’ve created this term to help highlight a situation I sometimes see in my work with clients. The two words seem to conflict with each...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 8, 20243 min read
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Stopping a Horse in a Bitless Bridle
Stopping horses with a bitless bridle.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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Why Did My Horse Do That?
Looking at equine behaviour through the lens of acceptance.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 3, 20243 min read
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Beginners Riding Horses Bit-Free
For novice equestrians, the journey into the world of horseback riding can be both exhilarating and daunting. One aspect that often...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 4, 20243 min read
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Equine Relationship Counselling
Like many horse people, I always felt I understood horses better than humans, especially as I studied horses so extensively doing my...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 1, 20243 min read
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Dynamics Within a Horse Herd
Within the intricate tapestry of a horse herd, a fascinating social structure emerges, with a diverse array of roles and responsibilities...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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Horse Behaviour is Communication
Horse behaviour is a means of communication, and all behaviour has a functional element. 'Challenging' behaviour can be described as...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 5, 20233 min read
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The Joy of Equine Play
Horses are not just majestic and powerful creatures; they also have a playful and spirited side that often goes unnoticed. Engaging in...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 2, 20233 min read
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Ode to Minka - The Emotional World of Horses
For sixteen years I had the good fortune to walk beside a beautiful soul called Minka. She came into my life as a dressage horse, then...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 8, 20233 min read
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