Riding

Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

May 8
3 min

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...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Apr 6
3 min

Stopping a Horse in a Bitless Bridle

Stopping horses with a bitless bridle.

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Feb 4
3 min

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...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Jan 1
3 min

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...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Nov 5, 2023
3 min

Horse Behaviour is Communication

Horse behaviour is a means of communication, and all behaviour has a functional element. 'Challenging' behaviour can be described as...

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When a Horse Consents - A New Way to Train

Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Aug 1, 2023
3 min

When a Horse Consents - A New Way to Train

If we do something with a horse without their consent, what are we doing? What does that mean? Is that then a master/slave relationship?...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Jul 11, 2023
3 min

Reinforcement Training with Horses

When we handle horses and especially when training, we are often using some form of reinforcement. There are two main types of...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Jun 1, 2023
4 min

Horses Moving Toward Wholeness

Over the past few years, I’ve met a few horses who have undergone what can only be described as a transformation. While I am always happy...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

May 4, 2023
3 min

Bitless Bridles and Pressure

I’ve heard critics of bitless bridles say they apply too much pressure to the horse. I find this an interesting statement. When riding in...

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Horse Riding and Putting Love in the Hands

Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Feb 28, 2023
3 min

Horse Riding and Putting Love in the Hands

Every time we touch a horse we are communicating. One of the best things an instructor ever said to me was ‘put love in your hands.’ I...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Oct 1, 2022
3 min

How Bit-Free Riding Calms Horses

When I switched from riding with a bit, to riding bit-free, a lot of things changed and shifted. I found myself connecting and...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Feb 1, 2022
3 min

Bit Blindness in Horses

Bit-Blindness is a huge problem for animal welfare on a global scale. The included photo is a great example of it. The photographer has...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Jan 4, 2022
3 min

Balanced Horse Riding

I was going to write an article about rider balance, but as I explored the topic I thought of other situations where balance plays an...

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Seven Reasons to Change to Bitless Bridles

Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Dec 7, 2021
5 min

Seven Reasons to Change to Bitless Bridles

1. So you can ride safely and kindly – Bitless bridles have now been used extensively throughout the world for over 20 years. They...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Aug 3, 2021
3 min

The Working Trot with Horses

A steady, forward, working trot is the jewel in any horse’s crown. Whether you are riding for pleasure or competition, this is an...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Jun 1, 2021
3 min

You Are Not Alone

I recently received a phone call from a woman who rides in a bitless bridle. She had a new riding instructor, who uses bits. The...

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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 recently in a lesson I found this going to...

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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.

May 4, 2020
3 min

Which Bitless Bridle Should I Use?

Looking at the different types of bitless bridles.

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Happy Horses Bitless

Happy Horses Bitless
Howards Grass, NSW, 2480
AUSTRALIA

suzy@happyhorsesbitless.com

0401 249 263

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Happy Horses Bitless

Happy Horses Bitless Howards Grass, NSW, 2480 AUSTRALIA suzy@happyhorsesbitless.com 0401 249 263

Shipping Policy - All orders processed and shipped within one working day. Returns Policy - Products can be returned unused within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. Happy Horses Bitless is a 100% owned small Australian business. Thankyou for your support.

Happy Horses Bitless
Howards Grass, NSW, 2480
AUSTRALIA

suzy@happyhorsesbitless.com

0401 249 263

Shipping Policy - All orders processed and shipped within one working day.
Returns Policy - Products can be returned unused within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.

Happy Horses Bitless is a 100% owned small Australian business.
Thankyou for your support.