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For The Love of Horses
'How is it for the horse?' a question that for the love of horses is essential to ensure their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 183 min read


How We Think Affects Our Horses
What we think, feel, and project can have a profound impact on the horse’s behaviour, performance, and overall well-being.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 2, 20243 min read


How Horses Perceive the World
Understanding how horses perceive the world provides invaluable insights into their behaviour and needs.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 10, 20244 min read


Open to Horses Through Feel
Exploring the subtleties of developing 'feel' with horses. This essential ingredient transforms our horse relationships.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 31, 20244 min read


Leadership and Horses
Good leadership empowers other, how does this look in the horse world?
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 14, 20243 min read


The Spaces Between with Horses
It's the spaces between with horses that are important, not the work. It’s in the spaces that the connection and trust is created.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 3, 20243 min read


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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 8, 20243 min read


Stopping a Horse in a Bitless Bridle
Stopping horses with a bitless bridle.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 6, 20243 min read


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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 1, 20243 min read


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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 2, 20233 min read


Ode to Minka - The Emotional World of Horses
For sixteen years I had the good fortune to walk beside a beautiful soul called Minka. She came into my life as a dressage horse, then...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 8, 20233 min read


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?...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 1, 20233 min read


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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 11, 20233 min read


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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 1, 20234 min read


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,...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 6, 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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 1, 20233 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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 1, 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....
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 3, 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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 12, 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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 7, 20223 min read
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