Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Dec 8, 20215 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...
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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.
Jun 1, 20213 min read
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...
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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.
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.
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.
Oct 15, 20203 min read
A Vision For the Future
‘She was taken to a small box and closed in. Her heart rate increased and sweat trickled down her body as fear filled every part of her...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 26, 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 15, 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...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
May 4, 20203 min read
Which Bitless Bridle Should I Use?
Looking at the different types of bitless bridles.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 15, 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.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Mar 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.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Feb 15, 20203 min read
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.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Nov 2, 20193 min read
Horses Sticking Their Heads Up
Horses Sticking Their Heads Up while under saddle is unpleasant for both horse and rider. How do you help your horse keep their head down?
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Oct 5, 20193 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.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Jul 4, 20193 min read
From Domination to Listening to Horses
From domination to listening to horses, my journey from what I was trained to do to what my heart wanted to do.
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Apr 9, 20193 min read
Riding Colombian Caballos
A story about riding in the Colombian Andes on the most amazing horses ever. An adventure of a lifetime!
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Sep 3, 20183 min read
What is Normal in the World of Horses?
What is normal in the world of horses is not necessarily right. Is our society accepting widescale animal abuse?
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