Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Open to Horses Through Feel
Exploring the subtleties of developing 'feel' with horses. This essential ingredient transforms our horse relationships.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jul 14
- 3 min
Leadership and Horses
Good leadership empowers other, how does this look in the horse world?
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jun 3
- 3 min
The Spaces Between
Training with horses using listening and spaces, a recipe for success.
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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.
- 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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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Oct 2, 2023
- 3 min
The Joy of Equine Play
Horses are not just majestic and powerful creatures; they also have a playful and spirited side that often goes unnoticed. Engaging in...
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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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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Apr 6, 2023
- 3 min
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.
- 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.
- Jan 1, 2023
- 3 min
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 1, 2022
- 3 min
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 3, 2022
- 3 min
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.
- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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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