The Head Drop in Horses
The Head Drop in Horses is a fundamental skill that carries through to so many situations. Lets look at how we can easily achieve it.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 1, 20193 min
Training the Rider to Train the Horse
Becoming a well rounded horse person means being able to both train and ride horses. Why is this so?
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 4, 20193 min
From Domination to Listening to Horses
From domination to listening to horses, my journey from what I was trained to do to what my heart wanted to do.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 4, 20193 min
The Art of Lunging Horses
This article explores how to lunge a horse. A step by step guide to help you get started.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 1, 20193 min
Positive Reinforcement with Horses
This article explores using positive reinforcement with horses. What is it?What are the benefits? How does it work?
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 1, 20193 min
Anthropomorphism with Horses
Anthropomorphism with horses can be a big problem, both for the horses and for us. What is it? How do we avoid it?
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 1, 20183 min
Considerate Horsemanship
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'Considerate Horsemanship' , considering how it is for the horse with everything we do. Developing positive relationships with horses.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 17, 20183 min
Timing and Rein Aids with Horses
Timing and rein aids with horses - developing that crucial skill that sets the distance between a beginner and an experienced horse rider.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 1, 20183 min
Horse Health Before Training
Attending to horse health before training is essential. When we have a behavioural issue we must look to possible health reasons first.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 1, 20183 min
CONNECTION
I’m sure you’re familiar with this word being used in relation to horses, but what does it mean and how do you get it? A dictionary...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 1, 20183 min
Desensitisation
So what is desensitisation? Well the opposite of sensitisation! And that’s the tricky bit, you must be very clear of what you’re doing as...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 1, 20183 min
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE REWARD
Whenever your horse does something that you've asked for it's imperative that you give a reward. This reward lets the horse know that...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 1, 20173 min
THE CONVERSATION
When I meet a new horse we often go through what I call ‘the conversation’. This is where we check each other out and decide how we’re...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 1, 20173 min
THE PASSENGER GAME
This is a great game to play with any horse that has a rusty ‘go button’. It develops forwardness in the horse, gets snappy responses to...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 1, 20173 min
TRAINING/DETRAINING
TRAINING/DETRAINING Everything we do with our horses is training them or de-training them. We call it training when the horse ends up...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 22, 20173 min
PREPARATION AND CONFIDENCE BUILDING
This heading sounds a bit like a topic for a conference, not the horse paddock. But it’s a very important subject to be aware of when...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 1, 20173 min
EXPAND AND CONTRACT
Here is a great little exercise that will improve your feel for your horse and your riding skills, make your horse suppler, and increase...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 1, 20173 min
THE TRANSITION TO BITLESS
I was very fortunate when I changed all my horses from being ridden with a bit to a bitless bridle. Without exception they all took to...
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Suzy Maloney
Mar 1, 20172 min
The Happy Place
Everyone’s looking for the happy place. This is where life is beautiful, there are no pressures on us and no stress, this is where we can...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 1, 20173 min
Train the Brain
I am very fortunate to be able to meet and work with many different types of horses. Every single one of those horses without exception...
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