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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 2, 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


How Bit-Free Riding Calms Horses
When I switched from riding with a bit, to riding bit-free, a lot of things changed and shifted. I found myself connecting and...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 1, 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


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


Healing Horses
There are so many facets to healing, and for it to occur a holistic approach that addresses all of these is likely to be more effective....
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 1, 20224 min read


Bit Blindness in Horses
Bit-Blindness is a huge problem for animal welfare on a global scale. The included photo is a great example of it. The photographer has...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 1, 20223 min read


Seven Reasons to Change to Bitless Bridles
1. So you can ride safely and kindly – Bitless bridles have now been used extensively throughout the world for over 20 years. They...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 7, 20215 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.
Oct 31, 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 5, 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


Environmental Enrichment for Horses
When I was at university doing my Equine Science degree, I chose an elective called Captive Animal Behaviour. I had completed Equine...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 14, 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


A Vision For the Future of Horses
We are fortunate living in Australia to have laws preventing animal abuse. I have a vision for the future of horses. One of the biggest animal cruelty issues our society faces is the overt abuse of horses with bits, whips, and spurs.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 1, 20203 min read


Shut-Down Horses
Recently I went to view a horse as a potential purchase for a client. The current owner ran the horse around a round yard for a few...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 26, 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


Which Bitless Bridle Should I Use?
There are so many different bitless bridles now that people can get confused. The main types of bitless bridle are cross-under and side-pull. There are also bosals and rope halters. This article looks at each type individually to help people with 'which bitless bridle should I use?'
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 4, 20203 min read
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