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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


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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 12, 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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 9, 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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 3, 20223 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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 1, 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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 6, 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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 2, 20213 min read


Horse Talk and The Power of Language
When we talk about horses, we commonly use pronouns, the most frequent one being ‘it’. I often find I’ll be reading something written by...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 1, 20213 min read


The Soul of The Horse
It's amazing just how much horses change when we change. They let go of everything we did in the past, forgive us all our mistakes, and...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 1, 20213 min read


Taking the Pressure off Your Horse
I have always said to my riding students to look ahead and focus on where they are going. But recently in a lesson I found this going to...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 15, 20203 min read


What Does Connection with Horses Look Like?
When we are connected with our horse it is the same for both of us, not just one, and there is no other feeling like it. It is the foundation from which all else comes.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 1, 20203 min read


Interacting with Horses Through the Heart
More and more I find that coming from the heart when interacting with horses creates a deeper understanding and connection between human...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 15, 20203 min read


Our Thoughts Affect Our Horses
Our thoughts affect our horses, whatever we believe, somehow becomes reality. The inside becomes the outside, our intention is a powerful thing. This article looks at the power of beliefs and how this informs our interactions with horses.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 1, 20203 min read


Chatting With Horses
Chatting With Horses in an open and compassionate manner changes everything. Communication between horses and humans at it's best.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 15, 20203 min read


Grooming Horses
Grooming horses is an essential component of the horse human relationship. What to do if your horse isn't relaxing for their grooming?
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 19, 20203 min read


Horses Sticking Their Heads Up
Horses Sticking Their Heads Up while under saddle is unpleasant for both horse and rider. How do you help your horse keep their head down?
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 2, 20193 min read


The Head Drop in Horses
The Head Drop in Horses is a fundamental skill that carries through to so many situations. Lets look at how we can easily achieve it.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 5, 20193 min read


Horses Sharing Human Grief
A true experience of horses sharing human grief in a way that shines a very bright light on what incredible animals they are.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 20, 20193 min read


Training the Rider to Train the Horse
Becoming a well rounded horse person means being able to both train and ride horses. Why is this so?
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 1, 20193 min read
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