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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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 1, 20233 min read


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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 3, 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 2, 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 4, 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


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


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


Bitless and Proud
There are so many bitless riders now, reach out and feel the support of a likeminded community, be bitless and proud. Together we can help make the world a better place for horses and grow strong in ourselves as we do it.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 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


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


What is Horse Training?
What is Horse Training? - It's not about forcing or making a horse do things, it's about being a trusted guide and teacher for your horse.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 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


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


From Bits to Bitless Bridles
I made the decision to change from bits to bitless bridles. And now I can't imagine doing things with horses the way I did in the past, life with horses now is so different, and so so much better.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 1, 20193 min read
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