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For The Love of Horses
'How is it for the horse?' a question that for the love of horses is essential to ensure their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 183 min read
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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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 8, 20243 min read
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Stopping a Horse in a Bitless Bridle
Stopping horses with a bitless bridle.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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Beginners Riding Horses Bit-Free
For novice equestrians, the journey into the world of horseback riding can be both exhilarating and daunting. One aspect that often...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 4, 20243 min read
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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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 1, 20243 min read
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Horse Behaviour is Communication
Horse behaviour is a means of communication, and all behaviour has a functional element. 'Challenging' behaviour can be described as...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 5, 20233 min read
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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?...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 4, 20233 min read
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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.
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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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
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The Working Trot with Horses
A steady, forward, working trot is the jewel in any horse’s crown. Whether you are riding for pleasure or competition, this is an...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Aug 3, 20213 min read
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You Are Not Alone
I recently received a phone call from a woman who rides in a bitless bridle. She had a new riding instructor, who uses bits. The...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jun 1, 20213 min read
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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...
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jan 3, 20213 min read
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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
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Which Bitless Bridle Should I Use?
Looking at the different types of bitless bridles.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 4, 20203 min read
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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
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Whipping Horses
Is whipping horses really an option in our modern world? This article sets out some reasons why whipping horses is not the best way forward.
Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 15, 20203 min read
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