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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.
Dec 2, 20223 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...
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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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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 12, 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 7, 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 12, 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 9, 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 1, 20224 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....
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 3, 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 5, 20223 min read
Balanced Horse Riding
I was going to write an article about rider balance, but as I explored the topic I thought of other situations where balance plays an...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 1, 20213 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 6, 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 1, 20213 min read
How to Give Treats to a Horse Safely
A few months ago, I shared an article called Horses that Bite. In the article I said I don't give horses treats until the biting...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 21, 20213 min read
Horses That Bite
A horse spends 17 to 18 hours per day eating. Can you imagine how strong their jaws are? Plus, they have nice big teeth at the front of...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 15, 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 4, 20213 min read
Dealing with the JigJog Horse
Some horses seem unable to walk calmly along and are constantly doing a jigjog. It is not a walk or a trot, but a bouncy jogging that is...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 15, 20203 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 15, 20203 min read
What Does Connection Look Like?
The following is a question I was asked that really got me thinking. “I am wondering if I truly understand the term ‘connection’ with my...
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