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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

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...

Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

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...

Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

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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Torso and Seat

And now we make it to the final discussion on the rider’s body parts. So far the legs, hands, arms and head & neck have been covered. The...

Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

How Do You Stop a Horse in a Bitless Bridle?

This has to be the number one question that people ask me, and it’s a good one. Horses are famous for being able to run fast, very fast,...

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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Head and Neck

As with every part of the body when we’re riding, our aim is to have our head and neck in a balanced position. The main problem I see is...

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Softness

Softness Posted on July 14, 2016 by happyhorsesbitless This is a word that’s used often in the horse world, soft hands, soft seat, soft...

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