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It's Not Amazing to Ride Bitless
This article explores just how easy it is to ride a horse in a bitless bridle. It's not amazing to ride bitless! It's simple.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 16, 20193 min read


Transition Exercises for Bitless Bridles
Transition exercises for bitless bridles makes the transition from riding with a bit to without a bit seamless. A step by step guide.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 1, 20183 min read


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.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 17, 20183 min read


Making it Easy for Horses
Making it easy for horses is not about settling for second best. It's about finding a solution that works for everyone, without stress.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 1, 20183 min read


Playing the Passenger Game with Horses
Playing the passenger game with horses is fun, remember it's a game, don’t get too serious, just relax and enjoy the ride! Here's step by step instructions on how to get started.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 1, 20173 min read


Preparation and Confidence Building in Horses
Preparation and Confidence Building in Horses - in order to feel confident horses need to understand and accept what is currently happening and be fully prepared for upcoming events.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 22, 20173 min read


Bits in Horses Mouths
Every day, everywhere around the world, bits are placed inside horses’ mouths and manipulated. Bits in horses mouths is so common and so accepted, but should it be?
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 1, 20173 min read


Expand and Contract our Horses Gaits
This is a great little exercise that improves our feel for our horses and our riding skills, makes our horses suppler, and increases safety when riding. When we expand and contract our horses gaits we reach a whole new level of connection and understanding with our horses.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 1, 20173 min read


Transition to Bitless Bridles
The transition to bitless riding can be instant, or can take some time and training. But the end result is the same in both circumstances, a happy horse and rider.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 1, 20172 min read


Torso and Seat Position While Riding Horses
A well balanced, centred torso is fundamental for the effective use of all the other body parts and the seat.
Suzy Maloney
Feb 2, 20175 min read


Bitless Bridles Part 1
A three part series, bitless bridles part 1 commences a talk given in 2016 at Nimbin Agricultural Show by Suzy Maloney.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 7, 20161 min read


Bitless Bridles Part 2
A three part series, bitless bridles part 2 continues with a talk given in 2016 at Nimbin Agricultural Show by Suzy Maloney.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 7, 20161 min read


Bitless Bridles Part 3
Bitless Bridles Part 3 is the third in a series of videos recorded at a presentation discussing bitless bridles.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 7, 20161 min read


How Do You Stop a Horse in a Bitless Bridle?
Do we really need a bit to stop a horse? Or is it possible that the bit is actually causing the problems we want to solve? Lets explore...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 1, 20163 min read


Head and Neck Position When Riding Horses
Discover the importance of Head and Neck Position When Riding Horses for better balance and communication. Improve your riding with proper h
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 1, 20164 min read


Changing to a Bitless Bridle
Changing to a bitless bridle is easy and accessible to everyone. A short story about how I started riding in a bitless bridle.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 1, 20163 min read
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