Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Rethinking Our Relationship with Horses
Rethinking our relationship with horses; is the idea of control outdated? Moving away from control based methods towards a partnership.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 23 min read
My Horse Doesn’t Like...
'My horse doesn't like...' is this our horse talking or ourselves? Looking at clearing our minds and being with horses.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 314 min read
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 143 min read
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 33 min read
The Spaces Between
Training with horses using listening and spaces, a recipe for success.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 83 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 63 min read
Stopping a Horse in a Bitless Bridle
Stopping horses with a bitless bridle.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 43 min read
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 23 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 6, 20233 min read
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.
Aug 1, 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?...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 11, 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 1, 20234 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 4, 20233 min read
Bitless Bridles and Pressure
I’ve heard critics of bitless bridles say they apply too much pressure to the horse. I find this an interesting statement. When riding in...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 6, 20233 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,...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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 3, 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 4, 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....
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 1, 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...
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