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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Aug 31
4 min

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.

Mar 3
3 min

Why Did My Horse Do That?

Looking at equine behaviour through the lens of acceptance.

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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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Ode to Minka - The Emotional World of Horses

Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.

Sep 8, 2023
3 min

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...

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When a Horse Consents - A New Way to Train

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.

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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Horse Riding and Putting Love in the Hands

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.

Feb 2, 2023
3 min

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.

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.

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.

Mar 2, 2022
3 min

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.

Oct 31, 2021
3 min

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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Happy Horses Bitless

Happy Horses Bitless Howards Grass, NSW, 2480 AUSTRALIA suzy@happyhorsesbitless.com 0401 249 263

Shipping Policy - All orders processed and shipped within one working day. Returns Policy - Products can be returned unused within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. Happy Horses Bitless is a 100% owned small Australian business. Thankyou for your support.

Happy Horses Bitless
Howards Grass, NSW, 2480
AUSTRALIA

suzy@happyhorsesbitless.com

0401 249 263

Shipping Policy - All orders processed and shipped within one working day.
Returns Policy - Products can be returned unused within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.

Happy Horses Bitless is a 100% owned small Australian business.
Thankyou for your support.