Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mind-Emptiness When with Horses
To be a person that horses feel fully comfortable and safe with,our minds need to be empty. Humans spend a lot of time in their heads,...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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.
Feb 3, 20233 min read
Food, Safety and Sex for Horses
There are many things that are important to horses, with these three high up. After thinking about it I find that many things easily fit...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Walking with Horses
One of my all-time favourite things to do with horses is hand walking. The benefits of this are enormous and it’s enjoyable too. Benefits...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 2, 20223 min read
Self-Awareness when with Horses
Self-awareness is understanding our own thoughts and emotions and how these affect behaviours, others around us, and ourselves. It is...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 4, 20223 min read
Emotional Regulation with Horses
Looking to our own emotional state when we are with horses is essential to be able to create a space that is safe and positive for all....
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 1, 20223 min read
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.
Sep 12, 20223 min read
Confident horses
We would all like our horses to feel confident. A confident horse is open, inquisitive, and brave enough to go to unfamiliar places or...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 7, 20223 min read
Wild Horses
Someone asked me to describe my experiences with wild horses, and how they differ from domestic horses. It feels like a suitable time to...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 12, 20223 min read
Natural Horsemanship
Everyone has heard this term by now, but what does Natural Horsemanship mean? To most it means a break away from the traditional way of...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 9, 20223 min read
Practical Exercises for Connecting with Horses
I recently had a powerful result with a client from doing connection exercises. He told me he had been spending 90 minutes treating...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 1, 20224 min read
Healing Horses
There are so many facets to healing, and for it to occur a holistic approach that addresses all of these is likely to be more effective....
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 3, 20223 min read
Horse Human Connection
That horses and humans can communicate at all is a miracle considering horses are prey animals while we are predators. Yet for thousands...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 2, 20223 min read
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 5, 20223 min read
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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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 8, 20215 min read
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.
Nov 1, 20213 min read
The Stages of Horsemanship
I suggest there are three main stages of horsemanship – riding, training, and connecting. I will look at these in a linear way, while...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 6, 20213 min read
Being with Horses and Keeping it Simple
Do you find yourself sometimes over analysing things? I think we all do at times. When we are with horses though this can be a block to...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 2, 20213 min read
Groundwork with Horses
Time spent on the ground with our horses has enormous benefits. It enhances our relationship with our horse, helping us understand and...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 3, 20213 min read
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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