Equestrian, Horsemanship, Horse Training. The Horsemanship Breakthroughs podcast is a source for equestrian riding and horse training insights with the goal of helping your horse be a happy, light, and willing partner. Bringing you information and interviews with like-minded trainers to help you on your horsemanship, horse training, groundwork, equestrian, and riding journey.
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Andrew McLean who is a renowned equine academic, author, coach, presenter, and founder of the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre. We explore key topics such as ethical use of reinforcement, welfare in horse sports, and the future of horse training and management. We also touch on Andrew's fascinating work with elephants. Dr. McLean's career includes winning the Eureka Prize for Science, coaching at elite levels, and riding competitively at high levels in eventing, dressage, and show jumping. He continues to shape the next generation through his contributions to Pony Club Australia's syllabus, and offers a Diploma in Equitation Science for all ages and levels. Enjoy the show! _____
“Feel is knowing what to do, timing is knowing when to do it” ~ Elsa Sinclair In this episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I am joined by Elsa Sinclair- the creator of Taming Wild & Freedom Based Training. Elsa comes from a family of horse trainers she has had a meandering journey through many different styles of horsemanship until she stumbled on a question that needed exploration. What if horses were given a choice? Would they let us ride them? Without force or tools to control and without bribes to lure them?
In the latest episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I am joined by Olivia Kelly (Towers) @towers432, who shares her incredible story of being a successful professional Grand Prix Dressage Rider to finding the world of horsemanship and biomechanics. In this episode, we discuss: How her career as a Grand Prix dressage rider has evolved over the years leading her to find horsemanship thanks to two special but difficult horses - FJ and Wilf. The conflict she experienced whilst navigating top dressage competition and learning horsemanship. Her drastic mindset shift thanks to self-development. A huge turning point - that lead to a mental breakdown and agoraphobia and how she overcame it. Becoming a mum and how that influenced her as a person and a rider. Mum guilt and how it affects her Changes she'd like to see in equestrian sports What she's studying now and her personal horse goals going forwards Plus so much more!
If you've been following Shelby Dennis (aka Milestone Equestrian / @sdeques on social media), you know she doesn't shy away from the hard conversations. She's a passionate advocate for horse welfare, uncovering the harsh realities of the horse industry, and pushing for real change. Shelby is a professional horse trainer and equine behavior consultant with over 24 years of experience across multiple disciplines—including Arabian showing, hunter/jumpers, dressage, and even racehorses. She's also taken her education seriously, working toward her Certificate of Equine Science and earning her Equine Behavior Consultant certification through IAABC. Her approach to training has evolved massively over the years, moving away from traditional punishment-based methods toward a more ethical, science-backed way of working with horses. She's an incredible voice in the equestrian space, and I have so much admiration for the work she's doing! In this episode, we dive into:
In this episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Kelly de Geus: an amazing horsewoman known for her ability to train horses the piaffe in a light, soft, willing, biomechanically correct way. Kelly de Geus is a dedicated horse trainer and coach from the Netherlands, who has been captivated by horses for as long as she can remember. For over a decade, Kelly's main focus has been on training horses herself, developing a specialty in teaching horses to piaffe and passage in hand. This is always a result of optimal communication and body use, and never a quick fix or trick. Having trained over 1000 horses in hand, Kelly now primarily focuses on sharing the knowledge she gained by doing so, thereby helping more people (and, in turn, more horses) feel better, improve posture and optimise performance. I first reached out to Kelly for online lessons years ago after being mesmerised by how light and happy her horses looked in the piaffe. At the time, she didn't have online resources, but she agreed to help me through online lessons and I was blown away by her approach. She taught me that that piaffe is reflection of correct basics, and that there are a sequence of things that need to be in place before the piaffe is possible. Her values in training horses align closely to my own so I am so happy to share her voice with the horse world. In this episode, we cover: ✨ The true purpose of piaffe as a diagnostic and gymnastic exercise (it's more than just fancy footwork and it's not a ‘circus trick'!) ✨The importance of conncection, communication, & biomechanics ✨ Common mistakes & how to know if your horse is ready to start training the piaffe ✨ The groundwork that sets the foundation for collection ✨ Adjusting her training approach to different horses ✨The role of positive reinforcement in her training ✨Plus so much more! If you've ever dreamed of training the piaffe, this is THE episode for you!
If you've ever found yourself questioning what is the most ethical way to train horses, felt like an outsider when it comes to exploring different methods, and/or you're a mum trying to balance horses, life, and kids…then this episode is for you! A while ago, I received a message on Facebook from Chloe Bailey, who had joined the new free Horse Mums FB group. She sent me a Google Doc in response to a question I had posted about how people navigate the use of reinforcements. Her response was so insightful that I knew it had to be shared, so here we are! I sat down with Chloe Bailey, a welfare-concious ‘amateur' horse trainer who has, like many of us, been asking those horse welfare questions and contemplating on how we can best navigate the use of reinforcement types in training. We spoke about: Chloe's horse journey and how she navigates the use of reinforcements in training What led her to explore positive reinforcement (R+) Overcoming guilt from past training methods and advice for others facing the same struggles Balancing idealism with practicality in training The biggest misconceptions about positive reinforcement (R+) and negative reinforcement (R-) Dealing with a shift in identity after moving away from traditional horse communities Experimenting with longer delays between the click and reward – key insights The future of R+ in the horse world – what changes Chloe hopes to see in the next 5–10 years How becoming a mother has changed her horsemanship The challenges of being a horse mum and human mum – and how she manages them Chloe's latest horsemanship breakthrough Her favourite horse books and resources- including 2 authors that are completely new to me which I'm excited to read Her personal horse goals for the future Plus so much more!
Have you ever had a session with your horse where it feels like you're walking on eggshells… everything is tense, your horse is worried, and you feel like the slightest thing can set them off?
Life has been full of big changes for me lately, and in this episode, I'm catching you up on everything - both personally and professionally. I'll be sharing how my approach to horsemanship is evolving, unpacking my thoughts on using food rewards, pressure, and the ethical considerations that come with training horses. I can't wait to share my breakthroughs with you. Plus I have a surprise personal announcement
I stumbled across the amazing Connie Colfox on Horse & Country TV watching her use positive reinforcement to help top eventing riders with ‘problem' horse behaviours. She was able to really impress these riders with how quickly she could change these talented horse's minds about something they were struggling with. In the words of Connie: “We really want horses to feel comfortable in the world they live in. By giving them a broad grounding with positive reinforcement we build trust to take on the challenges we encounter together”. I was particularly interested in what she said around the 23-minute mark of this episode, and I agree that what she mentions here is a huge part of horses performing beyond their natural capabilities - and conversely why sometimes performance drops despite better riding! I found Connie to be extremely humble, despite her decades of horse experience and knowledge, and she shares a balanced view and open approach to horsemanship, forever observing and learning from the horse. If you have a horse with some ‘problem' behaviours or you are a performance rider curious about how positive reinforcement could help your horse, you will love this episode with Connie! Let me know what you think! You can find out more about Connie here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conniecolfox Website: https://conniecolfox.com/ _______ EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE: Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
In this episode, I answer all your bitless riding questions!✨
Often people will contact me for help with their new, young, or green horse. It's sometimes not until we have a new horse that we become curious and start to question how we can ‘best' set up this new relationship. Problems may arise with a new horse that we might not have had with a previous one, and we wonder how we can best help them. It's common to be a little afraid of making mistakes with a new horse, as not to ‘tarnish' the new relationship. In this episode, I talk about how you can start off on the ‘right' path with your new horse so that you can have a healthy happy relationship with them AND achieve your riding goals. _______ EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE: Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
David Lichman is a 5-Star Master Parelli Professional with a specialty in Liberty Horses. He teaches worldwide, helping students find a better relationship with their horses, and the relaxation and posture fundamental to all riding. David has performed with his three-horse act, which includes bridle-less riding and riding to music. He is the creator of the DVD set Liberty Outside the Round Pen, enabling students to play at Liberty with exuberance in large open areas. David lives in California with his wife, two children, nine horses, four dogs, four cats and dozens of chickens, pigeons and canaries. In David's words: “I don't see them as horses, I see them as friends. They have names, desires and needs – as do I. Friends help fulfil each other's needs and desires.” In this episode, we discuss: David's horsemanship journey and how he came to use a mix of positive and negative reinforcement in his training with horses The common objections for both reinforcement styles and David's thoughts on those and why he uses both Some of the incredible things he has been able to achieve with multiple horses at liberty How to give your horse a happy life beyond the basic needs. Insights from discussions David has had with other famous trainers such as Katja Schumann, Frederic Pignon, and Bent Branderup plus who else he would like to have dinner with! Handy tools that David uses get his horse's itchy spots, and prevent hock sores Plus all the usual fun horsemanship breakthroughs questions! Enjoy the show! _______ Find out more about David here: Website: https://davidlichman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.lichman.7/ Davids Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LibertyWithDML/ Here are links to the videos he references in the show: https://www.dropbox.com/s/d6l22jk4gz92abl/3%20Horse%20Carousel%20HorsExpo%202021%20Saturday.mp4?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR3myZGO7ujY033VSEtPI6PHBKnbkeKkoTa3xk6UXrFm7qul0n7JZWj6wRI https://vimeo.com/327407521?share=copy&fbclid=IwAR3Lt1zRWLTHesRDkSSjMc7UmcS5sz0wHWgU6IVCH_eJvUPL8k4S5IMRefA https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/399766331/f2d8d75f21?fbclid=IwAR2i7U9gc83mlO7wwCPfy-6b-2Y4SEDgQCaDXaWo78xQFckVKKpgJm_dDeY _______ EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE: Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
If you've ever searched anything horse related on YouTube, you've probably come across Callie King, who's YouTube channel has over 300 videos on riding and training horses, and 124,000 subscribers. Callie has a holistic science-based approach to riding, considering the health and soundness of the horse, the suitability of saddle and tack, and the individuality of each horse and rider. Callie strives to create a positive learning environment for students and horses, always looking for ways to make learning fun, and incorporate the newest information and research on psychology, behaviour, and learning into her teaching and training. Callie also publishes a weekly video blog and creates online courses on riding, training, and horse care with her global horse riding education platform, Horse Class (previously known as CRK training) In Callie's words: “Because of the horse I am aware. Aware of myself and of others. Because of the horse I have more patience, empathy, and forgiveness. Time spent with horses makes me a better person, one day at a time” In this episode we discuss: Callie's horsemanship journey from including training wild mustangs and starting the global horse riding education company: Horse Class The surprising difference between wild mustangs and the domestic horses in their ability to return to relaxation after a startle The importance of awareness, slowing down, and listening to the horse's subtle communication in the training A common cause of horse behavioural and health issues Callie's favourite mentors that have helped her become the trainer and rider she is today A discussion around the behavioural science and the use of positive and negative reinforcement in training horses Her new journey with her horse Canello focusing on developing connection Her experience participating in the longest horse race in the world, what's involved, and what she learnt through participating Plus so much more! Enjoy the show! _______ Find out more about Callie here: www.horseclass.com https://www.youtube.com/horseclass _______ EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE: Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
In this episode, I welcome Karen Rohlf back to The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast in exciting anticipation of her upcoming clinics in Australia!
Make a better life for horses... ~
Have you ever wondered what are the best types of exercises you should do to improve your riding?
Georgia Bruce is an Equine Behaviour Consultant with the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants), level 1 Dressage Judge and qualified Dressage Coach with Equestrian Australia. She has ridden successfully up to FEI level in open dressage and has represented Australia on 12 occasions including the Trans Tasman Challenge New Zealand, The Dutch Open, twice at the World Para Dressage Championships as well as the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens and the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, where Georgia won 2 bronze medals riding the 18hh gelding Victory Salute. As well as performance horse training Georgia also enjoys teaching horses liberty and tricks. Her passion is animal learning, training and behaviour analysis. Georgia loves empowering horse owners with the knowledge and skills to build positive relationships with their horses and achieve their training goals. She believes the future of horse training is the artful combination of modern behaviour science, ethology and biomechanics together with the wisdom passed down from the old masters in horsemanship and dressage. In this episode we discuss: Georgia's broad horsemanship journey from humble beginnings, representing Australia 12 times competing internationally in dressage, and training Rumba the wonder horse to do all the Grand Prix movements AT LIBERTY! All things clicker training and positive reinforcement, what it is, the benefits, the magic of the clicker/marker, and how Georgia uses it in her training today When Georgia does use pressure/release (negative reinforcement) in her training Common mistakes people make when using clicker training Examples of shaping behaviours for performance horses for example riding a shoudler in, or riding a dressage test that has been trained with positive reinforcement How to keep food anxiety low when building duration of behaviours How to get started with clicker training All the usual fun horsemanship breakthroughs questions Plus so much more! Find out more about Georgia Bruce here: Website: https://clickwithhorses.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgiaBruce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaBruce.ClickWithHorses _______ EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE: Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching
In this episode, I go over my 10 trailer-loading tips! Number 7 might surprise you
Anja Beran trains horses with the classical principles of Horsemanship: with her sole aim being to ensure in the course of her life that an increasing number of people become familiar with the art of classical horsemanship. She hopes very much that a great number of riders will be able to experience serious enthusiasm for classical horsemanship in its true and original sense. Anja runs her own farm and equestrian centre called "Gut Rosenhof" in Germany, she teaches numerous clinics and seminars in the United States, England, and all around the world. Anja's training philosophy is that Dressage is here for the horse and not the horse for the dressage, and she prides herself in adapting to the individual horse's personality, solving any problem in a sensitive, horse-friendly way. Anja focuses on the natural movement of the horse using gymnastic exercises to help horses find balance mentally and physically. She believes that each rider should contribute to their horse living a long, healthy and happy life which can only happen with a correct and holistic approach to horse care and training. In this episode, we discuss: Anja Beran's journey to classical dressage Partnership, harmony, personality, balance, body and mind as a basis for training horses Riding with ‘invisible aids' A holistic approach to horse's happiness The issues with nosebands and auxiliary/side reins The origins of dressage and how it has changed over the years The potential future of modern dressage competition What the ultimate contact should feel like from a young horse to advanced Classical dressage as a form of physical therapy for horses How classical dressage has transformed the lives of horses destined for euthanasia Her favourite classical masters & their books What is meant by riding the horse from back to front Anja's mission to have ‘sustainable' horses who are healthy, happy, and motivated into their old age And so much more! Anja has an important message to share with the world, and I hope that many riders will draw inspiration from how she rides and trains horses, knowing that dressage should be FOR the horse! ____ Links to Anja Beran's Beautiful books: https://www.anjaberan.de/en/about-us/publications https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=anja+beran&crid=1REUR30AVU6DM&sprefix=anja+%2Caps%2C421&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 ____ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANJA HERE: https://www.anjaberan.de/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100043906910677 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjaberan.foundation/ ____ EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE: Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
One wise person once told me that if you want to be successful with your horse, think about how you can really mess things up... And then just do the opposite!
So many riders struggle with helping their horse be confident and relaxed. But it doesn't need to be this way! I have a confidence & relaxation toolkit of techniques that anyone can learn how to use to help their horses be confident partners in a variety of situations. In episode 50, part 2 of the Horsemanship Fundamentals Series, I talk all about the fundamental of CONFIDENCE including: -My definition of a confident horse -What a confident horse looks and feels like for the rider -What problems can show up if your horse isn't confident & relaxed -The 9 mistakes people make when trying to overcome their horse's anxiousness -The 5+3 techniques in my confidence & relaxation toolkit that you can also use! -Plus my thoughts on rider confidence (it's not just a mindset thing!) ______ In this episode I mention my new coach Kelly deGeus @kellydegeus on Instagram ______ Find out everything you need to know & sign up to Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy (HFA) here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy ______ EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE: Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
Connection…. it's such a buzzword in the horsemanship space! But it's hard to quantify. It's subjective. It's elusive…some may think it's even a bit ‘woo woo'. I think it's kinda like the 'half halt' in dressage- everyone has a slightly different definition of exactly what it is, and people have trouble explaining it! But once you know, you know! Connection is super important- an absolute fundamental of horsemanship! So in part one of this 3-part Horsemanship Fundamentals Series, I talk all about connection including: What connection is, what it looks & feels like What problems can arise if you and your horse lack connection 8 mistakes people make when trying to achieve connection 10 things you can do to help improve your connection _______ Find out everything you need to know & sign up to Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy (HFA) here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy _______ EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE: Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
"Liberty is something that he feels, rather than what he does” ~Nadine Lindblom Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Ep 47: Equine Veterinary Medicine & Liberty as a Mindset with Nadine Lindblom Nadine has worked closely with horses for the past 16 years. During this time, she has had the opportunity to learn from several fantastic trainers; however, she says the most profound lessons have been from the horses themselves! In 2020, Nadine graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours). Studying and working as an equine veterinarian has helped Nadine understand horses on an even deeper level! Nadine preaches that in order to have a horse that is willing and able to engage, connect and use expressive movement, he needs to be healthy and free from pain/discomfort and stress. Nadine believes it is important for horse owners to learn to recognize the subtle signs to be able to help their horse sooner rather than later. Therefore, Nadines work with horses which she calls the Balanced Art of Liberty also focuses on the pillars of equine health as well as training the eye to notice the small but critical changes in equine movement, posture and behaviour. In this episode, we discuss: Nadine's horse journey into liberty training and veterinary medicine Her background and experience with traditional riding, trick training, liberty training, natural horsemanship, and the academic art of riding Liberty training where the horse feels they have no choice vs allowing the horse to say no The use of non-escalating pressure and rewards in training How studying/practising as a vet has influenced the way Nadine works with horses Nadine's foundations for liberty training How to have a happy & enthusiastic horse The pros and cons of anthropomorphising All the usual fun Horsemanship Breakthroughs questions! Plus so much more! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR NADINE HERE: Instagram: @balanced.art.of.liberty YouTube: Nadine Lindblom Website: https://www.balancedartofliberty.com.au/ _______ EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE: Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
8 Qualities to Improve Your Riding Ability | Equestrian Rider Biomechanics Series In this episode, I discuss the 8 physical qualities to improve your riding ability. Rider fitness is not necessarily about how much you can lift, or how far you can run, it's about developing the specific qualities that riders need in order to be the easiest load to carry for the horse, and the best rider that YOU can be. And if you want to improve these qualities through exercise (both mounted & unmounted) then checkout my 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program before January 31st to receive the introductory offer: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program _______ EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE: Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 45 Andy Booth has always been passionate about horses, their education, and abilities. He has dedicated his life to horses and has surrounded himself with the best mentors to support him in acquiring the knowledge and experience he has today. His mission is to change equestrian practices towards more ethical riding for improved performance, safety, and pleasure with our equine partners. In this episode we discuss: Andy's horsemanship journey The importance of understanding the scientific theory behind natural horsemanship The issue of the use of the word ‘respect' in horse training The differences & similarities of natural horsemanship & science Being open-minded with your approach to training horses Andy's balanced approach in using both positive and negative reinforcement The controversial topic of proving ethics and welfare in horse training & sports and the possibility of horse sports being banned Andy's experience working with Ray Hunt & Tom Dorrance & Buck Brannamann Letting the horse win in training Working with the Parellis and how working with mules and zorse's influenced his horsemanship Dealing with frustration when training horses All the usual fun Horsemanship Breakthroughs questions And much more! Andy is an Aussie horseman living in France, and has a really confident energy, is a great story-teller, and speaks openly and authentically about his own mistakes and struggles, and even controversial horse topics. ________ Find out more about Andy here: Website: https://www.andybooth.fr/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVM0qxsmlFuIoPLRjMQ3VHg Facebok: https://www.facebook.com/andybooth.fr/ _____ EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE: Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 41: Your Questions Answered | Equestrian Rider Biomechanics Series This is the first pod episode for 2023 on The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast and I am kicking it off by answering more of your questions- this time all about rider biomechanics and how to become a more effective rider! (After all, horsemanship & rider biomechanics go hand in hand...if you want to ride your horse in harmony, you've got to put time into improving your riding ability!) In this episode you will learn: How to make your seat more stable and balanced and my legs more effective and quiet. How to be more relaxed and supple when riding. How to tell whether you need more strength or more flexibility in an area. How to find out where your imbalances/asymmetries are. How to correct these imbalances, and prevent them from coming back. How to improve your core muscles. How to go about improving your posture. Enjoy the show!
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 43. Your Questions were Answered! In this episode, I answer your questions that you have submitted inside the free connection & communication mini-course. I cover topics such as: Best groundwork for a 4yo dressage horse Float loading Life-changing horse stories People who inspire me My methodologies with horses Help your horse be more forward in the arena Deepen your relationship with your horse Girthing issues Common miscommunications between people and horses Head/ear shy horses Aggressive horses Helping your horse be calm Using treats in training and so much more! ***************** Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout How would you like to discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse? Sign up for my free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist How would you like to improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises? Sign up for 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises Haven't left a review yet? I LOVE reading your reviews, it makes my day, plus helps to spread the word of the podcast. Just go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/horsemanship-breakthroughs-podcast/id154883303
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 41: The Way of The Horse, Believing in Yourself, and Working With The Horse You Have Today with Skye Liikanen Equitana Australia 2022 The Way of The Horse Winner: Skye Liikanen! Skye grew up riding horses and was very competitive to National level in Dressage and showing, being a member of the QLD Young Rider Squad and a HOTY winner. She spent over four years as a trick rider/performer at the Australian Outback Spectacular. Skye had the opportunity to move to Tom Price in WA for two years, before following her passion for horses to North America. After spending time working with horses in Canada, Skye had the amazing opportunity to work as assistant trainers for Dan and Elizabeth James of the Australian Equine Performance Center in Midway, Kentucky. Working for Dan James gave Skye many unique opportunities and the experience of working with a large range of horses, including Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds, Quarterhorses and Mustangs. While in the USA Skye's took part in the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover. Training her Thoroughbred ‘Brumby' over six months they won the Dressage Championship & placed 4th in the Freestyle in a field of one hundred. More recently Skye was the Equitana Australia 2022 The Way of The Horse winner having competed again two other female trainers working with an unhandled horse over 4 70-minute sessions. **** How would you like to discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse? Sign up for my free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist How would you like to improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises? Sign up for 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises Haven't left a review yet? I LOVE reading your reviews, it makes my day, plus helps to spread the word of the podcast. Just go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/horsemanship-breakthroughs-podcast/id1548833031
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 41: Trusting your intuition, finding your purpose, and connecting with yourself and your horse on a deeper level with Matthias Geysen From a young age Matthias has been interested in unravelling the mysteries of life and sharing these insights with other people. Matt has realized that we are all actually chasing the same dream but that we all have to follow our own path in getting there. For the past 10 years Matt has been a professional horse trainer which enabled him to explore the world, explaining the insights horses have taught him throughout the years. His goal was to get people in touch with their intuition, “using” horses as a medium. Recently Matthias left this chapter behind to focus on a new adventure, which you will hear about in this episode. You can find out more about Matthias and his new platform at www.matthiasgeysen.com ********* How would you like to discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse? Sign up for my free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist How would you like to improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises? Sign up for 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises Haven't left a review yet? I LOVE reading your reviews, it makes my day, plus helps to spread the word of the podcast. Just go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/horsemanship-breakthroughs-podcast/id1548833031 And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
“It's an internal softness that you take with you in everything that you do” Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 40: Internal softness, Martial Arts, and ‘Horses Aren't People' with Mark Rashid Mark Rashid is an internationally known author and horseman known for his ability to understand the horse's point of view and solve difficult problems with communication rather than force. He began working with horses at age ten, when he met the “old man,” who taught him to work with horses, not against them, and to listen to what the horse is trying to say. Mark's clinics are structured as one-on-one work with horse and rider and are immensely popular with people around the world. When Mark decided to study the martial art of aikido as a way to improve his horsemanship, he brought the same quiet determination to it that he exhibits in his work with horses. Mark worked full-time on ranches for many years gathering herds, managing stock, and training horses. When time permits, he still enjoys working on ranches near his home in Colorado as well as playing guitar professionally with his friends. Mark is the author of fourteen books, with his latest titled ‘for the love of the horse' ********* How would you like to discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse? Sign up for my free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist How would you like to improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises? Sign up for 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises Haven't left a review yet? I LOVE reading your reviews, it makes my day, plus helps to spread the word of the podcast. Just go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/horsemanship-breakthroughs-podcast/id1548833031 And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 39: Building Confidence & Relaxation Through Horsemanship Fundamentals with Bek Suhard Bek Suhard is a vet nurse, mum, and wife, who returned to riding horses in her early 30s. After an unfortunate fall, Bek realised that what she was doing with her horse wasn't working and she started to look for different approaches. If you're the sort of person who has had a break from horses and you're not as confident as you used to be, or if people are telling you to do things a certain way and it's just not working or doesn't sit right- then you will be inspired by this episode! **** Find out more about and join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy by clicking here or go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/a/2147516691/aY2smYD5
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 38: Understanding Horses With Gabi Neurohr “What matters is to really understand the horse's mind” Gabi doesn't like to be put into a box, have the stamp of a “Method”. She believes good Horsemanship – good Horsemen/women – usually share the same principles. Their techniques might be different, but principles remain the same. You will see Gabi playing on the ground, at Liberty, riding dressage, jumping a cross country course, riding endurance, riding bareback and bridleless and sometimes you might even see her in a western saddle. Gabi's goal for every horse, every session is to find the connection to the horse and make him/her feel proud of his achievements. A happy, healthy horse that loves to do stuff with his human partner – no matter what the discipline! Gabi Neurohr loves to learn, educate herself, be open and look at other aspects of horses. Over the years she has gained a huge knowledge about the following areas of expertise: Natural Hoof Care – Hoof Boots and corrective trimming Horse Nutrition – Natural Feeding and special cases Phytotherapy for Horses Natural Horse Boarding Healthy Biomechanics for the riding horse Basic saddle fitting **************** How would you like to discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse? Sign up for my free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist How would you like to improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises? Sign up for 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises Haven't left a review yet? I LOVE reading your reviews, it makes my day, plus helps to spread the word of the podcast. Just go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/horsemanship-breakthroughs-podcast/id1548833031 And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 37: How being a physiotherapist has influenced my horsemanship journey
“Listen to your horse!”
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 33: Positive Reinforcement, Block Drive Lines, “The Boom”, and Foal Handling with Australian Colt Starter & Clinician- Lucky Luke Thomas “Horsemanship Is A Ten Thousand Piece Jigsaw Puzzle” Luke Thomas has worked as a professional horseman since 1987. He's started over 3000 horses under saddle and in the last 9 years has handled and taught to lead over 2000 foals and weanlings. Luke is available to assist horse owners via online tuition and also through clinics classes and his online video series and has just released a Foal Masterclass Series available on vimeo. To find out more about Luke Thomas and his foal series head to: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeThomasHorses Foal Masterclass Series: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/foals/715431185?fbclid=IwAR17AxWhoGVanY6AxrWV2Y-aEeIGTEe2D8Nr5b2HglJhvv6CkLBH9Vsgiec ************* Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amalia_horses/ Get the free connection & communication mini-course at https://ww.amaliadempsey.com/
Do you have a plan on how to help your horse relax in any given moment? No? Then this episode is for you! Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 32: Help Your Tense, Anxious, Nervous, Spooky Horse Be More Calm, Relaxed, Chill and Confident "Horses don't pretend to be scared. Horses don't lie about how they feel. If they're acting tense and anxious, they are fearful about something" In this episode, I discuss how to help your horse when they show you they're afraid, because as I outline in this episode, if your horse is showing tense or spooky behaviour, they're showing us how they feel about something. I break the discussion up into 7 key areas that you can systematically work through to help your anxious horse be more calm. Included in the episode are 5 general "techniques" to have in your toolbox to help your horse relax. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or amaliadempsey.com ************ Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amalia_horses/ Get the free connection & communication mini-course at https://ww.amaliadempsey.com/
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 31: Balancing life, achieving horse goals as a mum, and believing in yourself with Meg Mortimer “Believe in Yourself” Meg Mortimer describes herself as a mum who never grew out of the horse phase! She lives in central New South Wales on a sheep farm with her husband and 3 kids. Meg has loved horses all her life, dabbling in pony club as a kid, and progressing to competing in dressage, showjumping, and eventing in her twenties. Meg describes herself at that time as being fearless and that meant she could have a lot of fun. In her thirties, she got married and had babies- and suddenly was not so fearless anymore. Meg is now in her forties and has learned to be patient, to take things slow, and improve her communication with her horse. She feels at ease with herself knowing she doesn't need to compete to prove she is a capable horseperson. Meg describes her philosophy with horses as always being kind, slowing down, and listening to your horse. Meg says she also loves the intention of balance as this is not only for her horses, but her family and life in general. Meg loves learning and whilst her life is sometimes crazy chaos she loves the ride. I came across Meg when she signed up to my Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, and I began teaching Meg through pivo lessons which has been a lot of fun! In this episode, we talk about Meg's horsemanship journey and how she overcomes the challenges of balancing life and work whilst pursuing her horse goals in a way that is true to her values around training horses. You will love Meg's contagious positive energy and the lessons she shares around her horses Gally, Patch, & Mr Jones. If you're a mum and rider with goals you will be inspired by Meg's story. Find out more & connect with Meg on Instagram at @field_of_bays Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or amaliadempsey.com ************* Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amalia_horses/ Get the free connection & communication mini-course at https://ww.amaliadempsey.com/
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 30: Creating Confidence for Horsewomen with Sandi Simons “Don't fight your fear, raise your skill” Sandi is a mother of 5, a wife, a businesswoman, a horse trainer, and an International horse presenter. Sandi travels Australia-wide to present two-day clinics or camps and appears as a guest presenter at Australia's major Horse Expos. Sandi has now helped thousands of women all over the world with her unique “creating confidence” program to regain their confidence to get back in the saddle whilst enjoying a safe and harmonious relationship with their horses. Sandi's insightful, compassionate nature makes her a truly unique coach who is now providing a training system that has been sadly lacking for those that have struggles within the equine world. Sandi believes that everyone has the capacity within themselves to do more and go further than they ever thought possible. Sandi offers all ladies that have lost their confidence the help, encouragement and support they need to ensure that their journey with riding can become easier, enjoyable and more fulfilling.
"Be humble, kind, and compassionate to everyone and everything”
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 26: A good foundation for horses with Dr. Shelley Appleton "Domesticated Horses Are Still Wild Horses At Heart!” Dr. Shelley Appleton has a doctorate in human learning and combines this with an extensive knowledge of working with horses. She is a highly skilled horse trainer who can help you solve your frustrations with your horse. Shelley combines understanding of humans and a lifetime of exposure with horses to provide effective and encouraging coaching to help both horse and rider become more skilled, competent and confident. Shelley can help remove the frustration and fear out of owning and riding horses and increase your enjoyment. She teaches riders how to support their horse to be calm, willing and confident.
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 24 An Interview with Shawna Karrasch "Training Should Be Fun For You AND Your Horse!” Shawna is a pioneer in the use of Positive Reinforcement Training with horses. Her powerful and humane behavioral training techniques are an eye-opening experience for equine professionals, competitors, and amateurs alike. She has produced books and videos, and traveled worldwide to teach the concepts of bridge conditioning and positive reinforcement for horses. Shawna's infectious enthusiasm, sense of humor, years of training experience and rapport with animals and humans makes her one of the finest positive-reinforcement trainers in North America.
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 23 An Interview with Bethany Tuskey on classical dressage, liberty, and self-development. “Keep Moving Forward!” Bethany's love of horses began at an early age. She now has over 15 years experience working with horses and has been instructing and training for over 10 years. Bethany has dedicated her life to learning the art of horsemanship from master horse trainers. She has studied classical dressage, liberty work, work in hand, and long reining and has recently taken up the challenge of learning vaulting. Bethany has taken what she has learned from other trainers as well the horses, and combined in with her Christian faith to create a unique style of training based on love for the horse, the desire to help her horses to become better versions of themselves, and the desire to build partnerships with her horses based on mutual trust and respect. In addition to dressage work, Bethany is able to take her partnership with her horses to a whole new level by working with them at liberty, where there is nothing connecting her to the horse and the horse has the freedom to do as he wants. Working with horses at liberty creates a relationship with your horse that will transcend anything you have experienced before. Bethany enjoys performing with her Andalusians at various shows and exhibitions. It is her goal to share her unique training style and show people how they too can take their relationship with their horse to a whole new level.
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 22 Intrinsic Motivation for Healthy Movement with Kathy Sierra "Nature as an ally instead of adversary” Kathy Sierra has ten years working in human sports medicine as a training director in Los Angeles. She then went back to school for computer science, working after as a game developer and software architect. Kathy eventually worked in Hollywood and taught “interaction design for intrinsic motivation” at UCLA Entertainment Studies and Universal Studio, and went on to create an educational book series in technology that sold over 2 million copies. Horses have been a lifelong passion, but not her profession. However, when her beloved horse Draumur was nearly euthanized, Kathy felt it was her fault, so she took everything in her background on motivation, learning psychology, neuroscience, and movement science, and synthesized a path forward to help him when conventional methods failed. Eventually other people saw them and began to ask for help with their horses, so she created the philosophy and principles of Intrinzen. She lives on a small island near the border of US/Canada with her husband and 6 horses.
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