Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast (Amalia Dempsey)
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| 06 Nov 2021 | Positive Reinforcement Training Horses with Shawna Karrasch | 01:16:05 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast 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. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:
Shawna is highly educated and experienced in animal behaviour both with marine animals and equines. She is a compassionate, humble, and open-minded trainer with a real passion for horses enjoying their training with humans.
Find out more & connect with Shawna at https://shawnakarrasch.com/ or on Facebook by searching ‘Shawna Karrasch’
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube!
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| 04 Apr 2021 | Lucy Chester Horsemanship Interview: Journey To Positive Reinforcement, Separation Anxiety, Joint Problems, Stress Signals, and much more! | 01:02:38 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 12 Interview with UK based groundwork, liberty, & riding instructor, Lucy Chester from @haflingeratliberty @lucychesterhorsemanship
In this interview we dive into Lucy's horsemanship journey, how she got into positive reinforcement with her horse Tao (who simply wouldn’t handle any pressure), her tips for separation anxiety, Tao’s joint problems, why she DOES use a bit despite feeling the pressure to not use one, the controversial questions, who inspires her, and so much more!
The following people were mentioned in this podcast: @unbridledgoddess @pantherflows @kirosway @anjaberanfoundation @eva_roemaat @horsebalance @weston.hannah @edenriverequestrian
You can find Lucy Chester at: Instagram: @haflingeratliberty @lucychesterhorsemanship Website: www.lucychesterhorsemanship.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/ | |||
| 16 Aug 2023 | Liberty Training with an Ethological Approach and Positive Reinforcement with David Lichman | 01:01:30 | |
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:
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:
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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!
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| 03 Jul 2022 | Horse “Personality” And Getting To Know Your Horse As An Individual | 00:38:41 | |
🎙🐴 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Horse “Personality” And Getting To Know Your Horse As An Individual
In this episode, I discuss:
👉🏼Please let me know what your biggest takeaway (or breakthrough😉) was from this episode!
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| 31 May 2023 | The 4 best types of exercise for equestrians | Equestrian Rider Biomechanics Series | 00:38:20 | |
Have you ever wondered what are the best types of exercises you should do to improve your riding? 🐎💪 Whether you do yoga, pilates, gym, running, dance, or some other form of exercise- it’s not about the ‘discipline’ - it’s about whether the exercises in your program are actually improving the qualities you need to be an effective rider and move in harmony with your horse. 🏋️♀️🏇🔝 In episode 56 of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I outline the 4 best types of exercises that all equestrians should include in their exercise regime to improve their riding. 🎙️👌 And if you want to follow a program that is specifically designed for riders including these 4 types of exercises, in an easy-to-implement format - join my 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program: 📆👩🏫 🔗 [Enter code HB56 for 10% off in June & July] 👇🏼 https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program Enjoy the pod! 🎧😊 ____ 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! | |||
| 10 Jul 2021 | Sophie Stallmann on her Horsemanship Journey including Trick & Liberty Training Horses, Equine Science, and Campdrafting. | 01:14:22 | |
🎙🐴Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 16 An Interview with Sophie Stallmann aka @sophsta_buggsy
"Riding, liberty, everything is a 50/50 partnership, you need to be putting in as much effort as your horse, and if you want your horse to change, then you need to change"
Sophie was born and raised on her family’s horse and cattle property. She loves getting her hands dirty and working on the property whether it be fencing, processing calves, or mustering, she says this is where she truly feels at peace.
Sophie has always been in love with animals of all shapes and sizes, but horses have taken a special part of her heart.
She loves training and creating special bonds with her animals and learning from the process. Sophie really loves working with her horses right from the beginning, where they are present at or just after birth, through their weaning, starting under saddle, playing with liberty and trick training, and eventually competing in campdrafts and challenges.
Sophie also loves to teach what she’s learnt, and so she began her riding and training school where she teaches and helps others build their riding, equine skills, and relationship with their own horses. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Equine Science at the University of Queensland. Sophie is a full-time uni student, part-time photographer, and balances study, competitive equine goals, liberty and trick training, and teaching horse riding and liberty lessons.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:
👉🏼Sophie’s start with horses growing up on a horse & cattle property- including riding freshly started horses from the age of 5!! 👉🏼Balancing her adventure-packed life on the farm, training horses, teaching others, part-time photography, studying full time, starting young horses under saddle, and competing in campdrafting. 👉🏼Her love of studying animal behaviour & learning theory and how that has influenced the training of her own horses. 👉🏼The personalities of her different horses including Buggsy, Rabbit, & her baby horse Zink. 👉🏼Sophie’s balanced approach & philosophy to horse training 👉🏼Defining positive and negative reinforcement and how & why Sophie uses both 👉🏼Bridleless riding with a neckrope 👉🏼Why Sophie and her horses love competing! 👉🏼ALL about campdrafting, the sport, and training a horse for competitive campdrafting. 👉🏼What makes a happy horse 👉🏼What started her interest in trick training and how she navigated the various trick training videos on the internet 👉🏼Why blaming the horse for mistakes can be detrimental to your horsemanship. 👉🏼The importance of patience 👉🏼Misconceptions around negative reinforcement 👉🏼The bits vs bitless debate! 👉🏼Who inspires her and what she’s currently studying 👉🏼PLUS your requested questions answered including the process of training a horse for campdrafting and Sophie’s advice around teaching horses to rear. 👉🏼AND so much more!
Sophie is a beautiful down-to-earth human being, with wisdom and knowledge beyond her years. She is humble, intelligent, and passionate and I’m very excited to bring you this episode full of horsey goodness! Find out more & connect with Sophie on instagram @sophsta_buggsy
The following individuals/businesses were mentioned in this podcast:
@mustang_maddy @ben_actionhorses @alyssa_pellei_ @nativehorses @matildebrandt @matt_harnacke
❤️ Sophie’s parents were mentioned as a huge influence on Sophie as a horsewoman so I thought I would give them a big shoutout also. 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/ | |||
| 08 May 2022 | Help Your Tense, Anxious, Nervous, Spooky Horse Be More Calm, Relaxed, Chill and Confident | 00:50:31 | |
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: 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/ | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | Updates: Reflections on a positive reinforcement deep dive, surprise personal announcement, motherhood and horses, and what’s happening next on the Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast. | 01:19:14 | |
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 hope you enjoy the show!
What I talk about in this episode:
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______ Keywords: Horsemanship, Rider Biomechanics, Positive Reinforcement, Horse Training, Liberty Training, Postpartum Riding Fitness, Equine Welfare, Ethical Horse Training, Groundwork Exercises, Enrichment for Horses, Clicker Training, Horse & Rider Connection, Strength & Mobility for Riders, Return to Riding Program, Balanced Riding, Harmony with Horses, Horse Behavior & Communication, Holistic Horsemanship, Ethical Riding Practices, Mindful Horsemanship, Classical Dressage, Softness & Lightness, Rider Posture & Alignment, Core Strength for Riders, Horse Agility, Bitless Riding, Bareback Riding, Young Horse Development, Confidence Building for Riders, Problem-Solving in Horse Training | |||
| 24 Jan 2021 | Endurance, Liberty Training, and Classical Dressage with Lynn Ruesseler | 00:44:08 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 3
An Interview with Lynn Ruesseler: a liberty & classical dressage trainer who works full time at an endurance stud in South Australia.
In this interview, we cover Lynn’s personal journey with horses including working with Manolo Mendez, and her inspiration for starting liberty training. We discuss what Instagram accounts inspire her and also how she went from having over 70K Instagram followers to nothing overnight.
Lynn gives us an insight into her approach with horses and what advice she would give those who are interested in gaining a deeper connection with their horses.
I loved talking to Lynn and I hope you enjoy the interview!
You can find Lynn at: Instagram: @lr_horsetraining Facebook: Lynn Ruesseler Equestrian YouTube: Lynnn Ruesseler
Instagram accounts mentioned in the show: @pignondelgado @ebonylyla @jchorsetraining @nornea
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://www.amaliadempsey.com/ | |||
| 24 May 2023 | Clicker Training, Horsemanship, Liberty, Tricks, and FEI Dressage with Georgia Bruce | 01:10:50 | |
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:
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
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| 30 Jul 2021 | Separation Anxiety: Helping Horses With Separation Anxiety to be Relaxed & Focussed | 00:22:37 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 19 Helping Horses with Separation Anxiety be Relaxed & Focussed
In this episode I discuss:
👉🏼Why separation anxiety occurs 👉🏼What not to with separation anxiety (common advice that actually might work, but won’t be helping your horse feel good about you or the situation) 👉🏼The 3 ingredients to successfully help your horse overcome separation anxiety 👉🏼Your horse’s FOCUS BUBBLE & why that’s important not just for solving this issue 👉🏼 PLUS extra little things that can make a big difference with separation anxiety! 👉🏼 PLUS a sneaky tip for trailer loading in there
…..And there’s a titanic reference 🚢 (I have an odd habit of referencing this movie in my lessons lol) 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/ | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | Positive Reinforcement, Block Drive Lines, “The Boom”, and Foal Handling with Australian Colt Starter & Clinician: Lucky Luke Thomas | 01:14:43 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 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/ | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Training Blind Horses with Endo The Blind and Morgan Wagner | 00:22:15 | |
🐴🎧 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Training Blind Horses with Endo The Blind and Morgan Wagner. "Go out & play with your horses!”
You may have come across videos and pictures of a completely blind horse with no eyes doing incredible things at liberty and being ridden by a girl called Morgan Wagner, the incredible owner and trainer of the famous Endo The Blind.
Endo, despite having no eyes, is able to do anything a sighted horse can do.
He competes, trail rides, travels, jumps, performs liberty work, and participates in any other new experience that becomes available.
Endo and Morgan have even been featured performers at Horse Expos, where together they have demonstrated Endo’s versatility, intelligence, and trainability in a variety of venues all across the United States and Canada.
In this episode we discuss Morgan’s journey with Endo, and how he came to be blind, what it’s like training horses who are completely blind including what surprised her and how she has adapted her training.
This is a short & sweet episode compared to my usual format but the insights that Morgan gives us about training blind horses is nothing short of amazing.
Find out more & connect with Morgan on Instagram @endotheblind.morgan or visit her website www.endotheblind.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/ | |||
| 18 Jan 2023 | 8 Qualities to Improve Your Riding Ability | Equestrian Rider Biomechanics Series | 00:29:58 | |
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
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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!
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| 28 Mar 2022 | Balancing Life, Achieving Horse Goals As A Mum, and Believing In Yourself With Meg Mortimer | 00:55:16 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 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/ | |||
| 04 Mar 2025 | 12 Ways to Have a More Relaxed Session with Your Horse | 00:43:33 | |
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? 😬🐎 I’ve been there too, and that’s exactly why I recorded this latest episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 12 Ways to Have a More Relaxed Session with Your Horse. I’ve recognised that there are specific things I do on days when everything feels much more relaxed, and I’d love to share them with you! My hope is that you and your horse can also feel more at ease, have more fun, and ultimately get better results from your time together. Relaxation isn’t just a "nice to have"… it’s fundamental to great horsemanship. When you and your horse are relaxed, everything improves: ✔️ Your connection deepens ✔️ Learning becomes easier for you both ✔️ It’s safer for both of you ✔️ Athletic maneuvers and performance work improve ✔️ And most importantly… it just feels better and is more enjoyable for you both! You can expect to gain valuable insights on how to set up your sessions for success so that you and your horse can be relaxed and happy! I’ve noticed a huge difference in myself and my own horses when I incorporate these techniques. This episode also kicks off SEASON 2 of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast! 🎉🎉 I’d love to hear your thoughts after you listen! 🎧💬 Let me know one thing you’ll try from these 12 tips in your next session! I hope you enjoy the show! ❤️🐴
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| 09 Feb 2021 | Pixem VS Pivo : A Comparison Review for Horse Riders | 00:17:07 | |
Pixem vs Pivo Comparison Review
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| 20 Jun 2023 | The Art of Classical Equitation with Belinda Bolsenbroek | 00:58:23 | |
Make a better life for horses...
~𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒂 𝑩𝒐𝒍𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒃𝒓𝒐𝒆𝒌
Belinda rides dressage in a way that makes you stop and go: 'I want what she's got!'
The horses look happy, athletic, and light. She is poised, elegant, and clearly an effective rider with very subtle aids.
It's how dressage is supposed to be!
When I saw videos of Belinda riding (and hearing her chat with Manolo Mendez and Andrew Turnball), I just *had* to interview her on the podcast to hear more and share her horsemanship ethos with the world...
Belinda Bolsenbroek is an international authority on the Art of Classical Equitation in which the historic relationship between horse and human is expressed as a spiritual connection between two beings.
Belinda harnesses the wisdom of the Old Masters, combines that wisdom with the science of biomechanics and shapes them both into a clear and defined practice that allows you to take your horsemanship to the next level.
In this episode, we discuss:
⚜️ Belinda’s upbringing with horses from competitive riding on Dutch warmbloods, international competition, Olympic ambitions and her turning point towards classical dressage.
⚜️ Belinda’s healthy and holistic approach to training horses.
⚜️ The evolution of competitive dressage and why many classical riders don’t compete.
⚜️ How contact should feel when it is based on connection not force.
⚜️ Belinda’s interests in the thoracic sling, and nervous system of the horse.
⚜️ The importance of reflection and questioning in your horsemanship journey.
⚜️ Belinda’s viewpoint on contact with the reins and how it should feel.
⚜️ Her interesting answer to the favourite horse purchase question! I think Belinda might be starting a new trend with this one!
⚜️ All the usual fun horsemanship breakthroughs questions.
⚜️ Plus so much more!
You can find out more about Belinda and her resources here:
Website: https://www.belindabolsenbroek.academy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindabolsenbroek.academy
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| 26 Feb 2022 | Creating Confidence for Horsewomen with Sandi Simons | 01:02:36 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 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.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:
Find out more & connect with Sandi at sandisimonstraining.com.au or search Sandi Simons on socials.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or amaliadempsey.com
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| 07 Sep 2022 | Understanding Horses With Gabi Neurohr | 00:53:00 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 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:
You can purchase Gabi's book 'Understanding is the Key' here: https://amzn.to/3ZggAOT **************** 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
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| 26 Apr 2023 | Pure Liberty with Andrea Wady | 00:48:22 | |
“It’s never too late to change” 👉🏼 Click here to find out all about Andrea's Pure Liberty course: https://uu202.isrefer.com/go/pureliberty1/adh/
Andrea Wady has been riding since she was a child, competing in showjumping and endurance, and later running a successful horse tours company… but she always felt something was missing and wanted more in the relationship with her horses.
Moving to Costa Rica from the UK, Andrea’s journey took a turn down a path to find a way to connect with horses without coercion. Crossing the country of Costa Rica with fellow liberty trainer Elsa Sinclair (the creator of the Taming Wild movie series) they explored bonding with two very damaged rescue horses through movement and a liberty mindset.
Through this experience and years of study, Andrea found the missing piece in her horsemanship and the essence of creating relationship with horses. Andrea is now dedicated to helping others improve the relationship, trust, and bond with their own horses.
She is also the author of the newly released book ‘Crossing Bridges’ where she shares the enlightening journey of exploring Costa Rica on foot with the 2 damaged horses with the liberty mindset that she now teaches as ‘pure liberty’.
In this episode we discuss:
If you want to take a look at Andrea’s incredible online course ‘Pure Liberty’ you can find out all the details here: https://uu202.isrefer.com/go/pureliberty1/adh/ ____ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANDREA HERE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Andrea-Wady/100064153502724/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreawady/
Pure Liberty Course: https://uu202.isrefer.com/go/pureliberty1/adh/ _______
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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
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| 01 Feb 2023 | Equine Veterinary Medicine & Liberty as a Mindset with Nadine Lindblom | 01:39:38 | |
"Liberty is something that he feels, rather than what he does” ~Nadine Lindblom
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 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:
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR NADINE HERE:
Instagram: @balanced.art.of.liberty YouTube: Nadine Lindblom Website: https://www.balancedartofliberty.com.au/
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EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE:
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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
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| 22 Feb 2021 | How to Help Your ”Lazy” Horse be more Forward & Responsive Without Getting Mean! | 00:40:59 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast | Episode 8 How to Help Your "Lazy" Horse be more Forward & Responsive Without Getting Mean!
In this episode, I throw NINETEEN ideas you can use to help you solve the common problem of - my horse is "lazy!" (or "stubborn", "dull", lacks energy, isn't motivated to go, doesn't want to "work" etc. etc.)
Idea # 18 might surprise you!
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| 03 May 2021 | Juliette Cimetiere (JC Horse Training) on her Horsemanship Journey with Cavalia, Liberty, & Classical Dressage | 01:35:49 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 13 An Interview with Juliette Cimetiere @jchorsetraining on her Horsemanship Journey with Cavalia, Liberty, & Classical Dressage In this episode, I talk with the incredible Juliette from @jchorsetrianing. Juliette is a trainer based out of Redmond Washington. Her training methods focus on building a balanced, relaxed, relationship between horse and rider. She teaches dressage as well as liberty work (focusing on building a connection on the ground, on and offline). Juliette has over 18 years of experience riding training and showing horses in dressage, eventing, hunter jumpers, English and western performance. She has been teaching in the Pacific Northwest for 9 years, and has recently started teaching clinics locally and internationally, in British Columbia. Her training methods combine Natural Horsemanship, and dressage, to create balance and harmony with horse and rider. In this episode we discuss:
What I love about Juliette is that she emphasises the importance of experimentation in training, trusting your intuition, and tailoring your training to the individual horse. I loved talking to Juliette and I hope you enjoy the interview!
Where to find out more about JC Horse Training: Website: www.jchorsetraining.com Instagram: @jchorsetraining Facebook: @jchorsetraining TikTok: @jchorsetraining YouTube: Oreoliberty [JC Horse Training]
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| 05 Aug 2021 | Natural Horsemanship and Eventing Based on Love with Aleksa Karlinska | 01:24:10 | |
🎙🐴Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 20 Natural Horsemanship & Eventing Based on Love with Aleksa Karlinska ( aka @natural_eventing_rider )
"Loving is Understanding"
Alexa presents to us….the best of both worlds: You CAN do natural horsemanship AND compete!
Aleksa Karlinska is a horse trainer and horse riding instructor, teaching horses and humans to understand each other - so they can build relationships based on love. Aleksa competes in eventing competitions, with the aim of proving that natural horsemanship can be combined with sport. She was born and raised and still lives in Poland, right on the border with Germany. She has dedicated her life to making a positive change in the equestrian world.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:
👉🏼Alexa’s start with horses, in horsemanship, & eventing! Including her selection on the national eventing team. 👉🏼The turning point for Alexa, and what made her realise something wasn’t right with her horse training & competing. 👉🏼Combining natural horsemanship & competing, particularly in jumping & eventing. 👉🏼The sad truth behind some ways of training for competition, including breaking a horse’s spirit. 👉🏼A day in the life of Alexa, from how she starts her day to taking the time to train her horses mentally and physically, and what she’s into outside of horses. 👉🏼The benefits of slowing down, being mindful, and the conscious use of social media. 👉🏼Why horse personality is SO important for performance & competing 👉🏼Why your APPROACH is more important than your METHOD, and being open-minded in training. 👉🏼Why less is more, and going slowly is more important the quick results 👉🏼The shocking truth behind some bridleless riding 👉🏼What the natural horsemanship people lack, and what the sport work lack 👉🏼Controversial questions and Alexa’s frustration with extreme views 👉🏼Shame around past methods of training and being brave enough to face the truth and change paths 👉🏼Why it’s more important to know WHY you are training something whether that’s groundwork or riding (instead of HOW)
Aleksa is very honest about her past with horses and how she has changed and continues to adapt as she learns. She has an interesting perspective coming from a competitive background, and we share many of the same values, especially the mission of making a positive impact on the equestrian world and showing people it’s possible to have a good relationship with your horse and compete.
Find out more & connect with Alexa on Instagram at @natural_eventing_rider
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| 01 Nov 2022 | Internal Softness, Martial Arts, and ’Horses Aren’t People’ with Mark Rashid | 01:09:24 | |
“It’s an internal softness that you take with you in everything that you do”
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 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’
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| 17 Mar 2025 | Balancing The Use Of Reinforcements, And Being A Horse & Human Mum With Chloe Bailey | 00:57:05 | |
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:
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| 13 Jan 2021 | Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Trailer | Introduction to Horsemanship Breakthroughs with Amalia Dempsey | 00:09:55 | |
Get to know a little about me, why I started this podcast, and what to expect in future episodes!
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| 22 Mar 2021 | Adventures with @nzmares : Free Riding in New Zealand! | 01:11:13 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 11 Adventures with @nzmares Free Riding in New Zealand!
In this episode, I talk with the amazing @nzmares on all things horses & horsemanship! We speak about how she got started with horses as an 11-year-old girl with a 6-month-old horse, her journey with her 2 current horses Juno & Trinny (with polar opposite backgrounds), what she loves outside of horses, her secret to being so happy and positive, but also her experience with anxiety. We touch on social media- the good and the bad, her take on positive/negative reinforcement and the bit/bitless debate, who she learnt from and who inspires her, and why she actually does compete for her horse’s benefit. PLUS, so much more!!
My apologies in advance, we had some technical glitches recording this episode so it doesn’t flow perfectly but the content was too good not to publish!
I loved talking to @nzmares (find her on instagram) and I hope you enjoy the interview!
In this episode the following people were mentioned:
People: @saddlefi.tness @myhorsewillow @truewesthorsemanship @unbridledgoddess @margrithealer @emotional.horsemanship
NZ Mares also mentions these amazing horse people (who I couldn’t find on social media or have passed):
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| 17 Mar 2023 | How To Clearly Communicate With Your Horse So You Can Have A Willing Partner | Part Three Horsemanship Fundamentals Series | 01:14:12 | |
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! 🙃
In Part 3 (episode 51) of the Horsemanship Fundamentals Series on The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I talk about how you can develop clear communication with your horse so you can have a willing partner!
You will learn: 👉🏼 What good communication between horse and rider looks and feels like 👉🏼 What problems can show up if you and your horse aren't communicating well 👉🏼 8 ways you could mess up the communication with your horse! (aka just do the opposite of these things and you'll do just fine!) 👉🏼 9 tips to improve your communication with your horse (which applies to groundwork and riding) 👉🏼 Plus lots of little gems within the episode including what motivates horses to learn, the CPRR acronym for very light aids, the 2 mediums in which we communicate with our horses to ask them to do things, and what to do when your horse isn't understanding your cues. _______ 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! | |||
| 05 Feb 2021 | The Student & The Coach! Emma interviews Amalia on all things Horsemanship! | 00:46:39 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 4
The Student & The Coach! My student & friend Emma interviews me on all things Horsemanship!
In this interview, Emma asks me some interesting questions about my journey with horses, who inspires me, my goals, and more! You'll get to know me a little deeper in this episode!
Remember to rate & review or screenshot this episode, upload to Instagram and send me a DM @amalia_horses to get a free checklist: 10 tips on improving your relationship with your horse!
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://www.amaliadempsey.com/ | |||
| 12 Jan 2023 | Combining Natural Horsemanship & Science with Andy Booth | 01:46:51 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast
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 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/
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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! | |||
| 05 Jan 2023 | Your Questions Answered! | Equestrian Rider Biomechanics Series | 00:43:51 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 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:
Enjoy the show! 😁
👉🏼Sign up for 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
👉🏼 Link to my favourite posture trainer the 'Upright GO': | |||
| 11 Feb 2022 | Dressage Naturally, Happy Horses, and Personal Development with Karen Rohlf | 01:01:28 | |
🐴🎙 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Dressage Naturally, Happy Horses, and Personal Development with Karen Rohlf
“Never underestimate the possibility for things to improve in ways you cannot yet imagine”
Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.
Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬: 🟣 Karen’s horsemanship & dressage journey and how she combines the two to form Dressage Naturally 🟣 Karen’s happiest horsey memories 🟣 The importance of personal development and self awareness in horse training 🟣 Happy horses and giving your horse choice & freedom in training 🟣 Troubleshooting when your horse doesn’t offer something willingly 🟣 What horsey resources that Karen uses 🟣 Flex boots for horses with sensitive soles 🟣 Her surprising answer to ‘what horsepeople would you have dinner with?’ 🟣 Horse ‘personality’ types and how this affects training 🟣 Using positive reinforcement in a sophisticated way 🟣 Importance of immersing in a system 🟣 Balancing being a student and a teacher 🟣 Plus so much more!
Find out more & connect with Karen at www.dressagenaturally.net or search Karen Rohlf on socials
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or amaliadempsey.com
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| 26 Jul 2021 | The Non-Horsey Husband: Surprisingly Good Horse Training Advice | 00:32:20 | |
🎙🐴Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 18 An Interview with Daniel Dempsey aka “The Non-Horsey Husband” 👨🏽 Let me set the scene.... ______ Me- *Watching the Olympics Dressage* Daniel- comes along, watches for 2 seconds, and then says: “Wow, it’s got spit all over it” Me- 😒🤨 _____
Daniel- “I really like the jumping show-downs” Me- ‘Do you mean jump-offs?”😆 ______
Daniel- “Your new pedals arrived today!” Me- ‘Do you mean stirrups?”😅
______ After many requests, I finally convinced the non-horse husband to be on the podcast! Daniel has even been stopped at the local shops before and asked “hey, aren’t you the non-horsey husband?” (Thanks Nicky haha) 👉🏼In this episode I quiz Daniel on his horsey knowledge, and you might be surprised at what he knows about horse training (including his top tips for building a partnership with horses, trailer loading advice, and what to do when your horse kicks, bites, or rears!)
Thank you to the following people for submitting questions: @adelaide_eq_dentistry @wildheartamadeus @nickyshorsemanship @grand_jal @nzmares @timtam.tomato 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/ | |||
| 14 May 2023 | 10 Trailer Loading Tips for Success with Your Horse | Float Loading | Horse Box Loading | 00:45:32 | |
In this episode, I go over my 10 trailer-loading tips! Number 7 might surprise you 👀, and number 10 is probably the most important tip so make sure you listen to the end! 🎧 Trailer Loading, Horse Box Loading, Float Loading - wherever you are in the world- helping our horses be calm, relaxed, confident self-loaders is a big struggle for many horse owners! But it doesn’t need to be! 👉🏼How would it feel to know you can load your horse on the float, every time, in less than 10 seconds, by yourself? ❌ No more getting stuck, begging your horse to get on, resorting to forceful methods, having to make sure there are 2+ people to help you, chopping and changing techniques, or needing to allow hours of time to load your horse before an outing. If you love this episode and you’re interested in The Trailer Loading Success Roadmap Video you can get it for just $9 AUD at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout It’ll only take you 30 minutes to watch, but it’ll save you hours of struggle and frustration at the tailgate!! 🙌🏼😁
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Find out everything you need to know & sign up to Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy (HFA) here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy
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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!
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| 26 Jul 2023 | Wild Mustangs, Mongol Derby, and Building Awareness with Callie King | 00:53:34 | |
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:
Enjoy the show! _______
Find out more about Callie here:
https://www.youtube.com/horseclass
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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!
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| 16 Aug 2022 | How Being A Physiotherapist Has Influenced My Horsemanship Journey | Equestrian Rider Biomechanics Series | 00:56:44 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: How being a physiotherapist has influenced my horsemanship journey 💪🏼🐎
| Equestrian Rider Biomechanics Series |
Some of you may know that as well as a horsemanship coach, I am a physiotherapist!
I often get asked questions drawing from my knowledge and experience in this field and how it applies to horses and riding, so I created a whole episode outlining some of my thoughts. I talk about the similarities between the two industries and how my work in this area has changed my perspective on some horse-related topics, including pain, pathology, posture, movement, and biomechanics.
I also mention the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program designed to help riders become more symmetrical, balanced, fit, strong, coordinated,a and flexible. You can find out more about the program and sign up here: 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program
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| 12 Dec 2022 | Your Questions Answered! | 00:51:35 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast. 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:
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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
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| 28 Feb 2021 | Book Review: Gallop to Freedom by Frederic Pignon & Magali Delgado | 00:29:08 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 8 Book Review: "Gallop to Freedom" by Frederic Pignon & Magali Delgado You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3jPIjpt Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amalia_horses/
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| 12 Jul 2022 | Putting Your Horse First and Helping Your Horse Feel Confident & Proud with Ella McBain | 00:53:25 | |
“Listen to your horse!”
🎙🐴 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Putting Your Horse First and Helping Your Horse Feel Confident & Proud with Ella McBain
Ella is a horsemanship coach from South East Queensland. She does a lot of freedom-based work including liberty, free riding, & trick training. She describes her approach as centred around creating a proud, willing and confident equine partner who feels seen and understood. She loves helping people to understand their horses in a meaningful way, in order to build a deeper trust and connection, and have fun together.
Find out more & connect with Ella on Instagram @ellamc.horsemanship *********
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
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!
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| 05 Mar 2023 | How to Develop Connection & Deepen Your Relationship With Your Horse | Part One Horsemanship Fundamentals Series | 01:27:24 | |
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:
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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! | |||
| 06 Dec 2021 | A Good Foundation for Horses with Dr. Shelley Appleton | 01:28:57 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 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.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:
Shelley is a boss! I have a lot of respect for her. She is highly educated, she’s passionate, she knows what she’s talking about, and has a really positive impact on the horse community educating humans how to put a good foundation on their horses.
Find out more & connect with Shelley on Instagram, Facebook, and her website www.calmwillingconfidenthorses.com.au
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube!
************* 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/ | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | Classical Dressage with Partnership, Harmony, and Balance in Body and Mind with Anja Beran | 00:56:38 | |
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 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
____ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANJA HERE: 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
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| 08 Oct 2021 | Classical Dressage, Liberty, and Self-development with Bethany Tuskey | 00:47:00 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast 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.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:
Bethany is a heart-centred and open-minded horse trainer. We share a love of self-develoement and know how important this is in horses and in life.
Find out more & connect with Bethany Tuskey by searching “Tuskey Dressage” on Instagram, Facebook, or Youtube.
You can also purchase her book “God’s Hearth Through a Horse’s Eyes” on Amazon or via her website: www.tuskeydressage.com
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| 01 Apr 2025 | Training Piaffe & The Road to Collection: Connection, Communication, & Biomechanics with Kelly de Geus | 01:14:43 | |
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! 🎧 Listen now and check out the links below to learn more from Kelly! ____ 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:
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Keywords: Horsemanship, Rider Biomechanics, Positive Reinforcement, Horse Training, Liberty Training, Postpartum Riding Fitness, Equine Welfare, Ethical Horse Training, Groundwork Exercises, Enrichment for Horses, Clicker Training, Horse & Rider Connection, Strength & Mobility for Riders, Return to Riding Program, Balanced Riding, Harmony with Horses, Horse Behavior & Communication, Holistic Horsemanship, Ethical Riding Practices, Mindful Horsemanship, Classical Dressage, Softness & Lightness, Rider Posture & Alignment, Core Strength for Riders, Horse Agility, Bitless Riding, Bareback Riding, Young Horse Development, Confidence Building for Riders, Problem-Solving in Horse Training, Kelly de Geus, Piaffe, Road to Collection, Training Collection, Dressage, In-Hand Dressage, Later movements, Grand Prix Dressage | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | Horsemanship, Biomechanics, & Competitive Dressage with Alejandra Gonzalez: 4 Star Parelli Professional | 00:43:11 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 6
An Interview with Alejandra Gonzalez: 4 star Parelli Professional and Andalusian stud owner in Costa Rica, Central America. Ale is a holistic trainer with knowledge & experience in Parelli Natural Horsemanship, classical & competitive dressage, horse & rider biomechanics, pilates, Franklin method, & self-development.
We talk about Ale's journey with Parelli coming from a competitive dressage background, her holistic philosophy with horses, who inspires her today, and much more!
I loved talking to Ale and I hope you enjoy the interview!
You can find Lynn at: Instagram: @aleparellipro Facebook: Alejandra Gonzalez 4 Star Parelli Professional Website: https://www.aleparellipro.com/
Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amalia_horses/
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| 20 Jul 2021 | 10 Positive Philosophies with Horses + Common Horse Training Mistakes! | 01:07:11 | |
🎙🐴Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 17 10 Positive Philosophies with Horses + Common Horse Training Mistakes
“If someone is ever telling you something that doesn’t sit right with you, trust that feeling, and remember that you are your horse’s advocate. There’s always another avenue you can go down if you’re feeling like the path you’re on isn’t quite right for where you and your horse are at” ~Amalia Dempsey
This time, I’m the one being interviewed!
I share an interview I did with Equest Hub Magazine about my horsemanship journey, my philosophy with horses, and common horse training mistakes!
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:
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/ | |||
| 15 May 2021 | Nicky Van der Sluis (Nickyshorsemanship). Love, Patience, Understanding and Trust. | 01:24:04 | |
🎙🐴 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 14 An Interview with Nicky van der Sluis aka. @nickyshorsemanship Nicky is 33 years old and is a Dutchie that now lives in Spain. She didn't come from a horsey family, yet her interest in horses started when she was just a little girl. From riding lessons at traditional riding schools, to bareback and bridleless beach rides - her horsemanship has gone through a massive change over all those years.
Nicky is currently the proud owner of two Spanish boys (a stallion and a gelding) and nowadays love, patience, understanding and trust are the foundation for everything she does with them! Liberty is her favourite thing in the world, together with hacking out.. so she can’t wait to start those adventures with her boys!
In this episode we discuss: 👉🏼Nicky’s journey into horses and horsemanship 👉🏼Her experience with Parelli Natural Horsemanship 👉🏼Surprising fun facts about Nicky you won’t find anywhere else (like her non-horsey job and what she does for fitness!) 👉🏼Who has influenced and mentored her 👉🏼The real personalities of her horses Makaio and Eluney 👉🏼How she maintains and continues to work on her good energy 👉🏼Why she doesn’t compete her horses 👉🏼Her views on negative and positive reinforcement 👉🏼The bits vs bitless never-ending debate 👉🏼Advice on seeking a horsemanship trainer 👉🏼Embracing being yourself and not comparing yourself to others 👉🏼Why she doesn’t like learninh from horse books! 👉🏼And her ultimate dream with horses 👉🏼Plus SO much more!!
What I love about Nicky is that she very honest and humble, despite her wealth of knowledge and experience. She has a very balanced view on horses and training, and is happy to share her uncensored thoughts. Nicky has a beautiful energy, with a positive outlook on life. I loved talking with Nicky and I hope you enjoy the interview!
📲 Find out more about Nicky on Instagram @nickyshorsemanship
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| 27 Sep 2022 | Building Confidence & Relaxation Through Horsemanship Fundamentals with Bek Suhard | 01:04:03 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 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!
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| 29 Jan 2022 | Harmony Horsemanship, Passive Leadership & Positive Reinforcement with Lindsey Partridge | 00:53:36 | |
🎙🐴 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Harmony Horsemanship, Passive Leadership & Positive Reinforcement with Lindsey Partridge. “Understand yourself, your horse and the language that connects you”
Lindsey Partridge is a Horse Human Relationship Expert and is dedicated to life-long learning and helping others connect with their horses. She is an accomplished student, trainer, author, and competitor. She has been called ‘Canada’s Horse Whisperer’ by the Toronto Star and ‘The Queen of Thoroughbreds’ by The Rider. Lindsey is the owner of Partridge Horse Hill, founder of Harmony Horsemanship™, President of Natural Horsemanship Association, and a Registered Nurse. She has been a Horse Wrangler for feature films, a champion at the 2015 and 2016 International Thoroughbred Makeovers, and won many awards and titles for Extreme Cowboy Racing, Jumpers, and Horse Training.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:
Lindsey believes in understanding yourself, understanding your horse and the language that connects you, as a foundation for anything you do with your horse.
Find out more & connect with Lindsey at www.lindseypartridge.com or www.harmonyhorsemanship.com or search Lindsey Partridge on socials.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or amaliadempsey.com
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| 04 Aug 2022 | Evidence Based Worming for Horses with Jude Matuesiewicz | 00:58:40 | |
🐴🎙 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Evidence-Based Worming with Jude Matuesiewicz In this episode I talk with worming expert, Jude Mateusieqicz all things evidence-based worming! 🐛🪱 Jude worked in the field of prevention of increasing resistance to anthelmintics by parasitic worms in horses. Jude is very knowledgeable on a range of horse-related topics and has a Master of Animal Science from Charles Sturt Unviersity. She has dedicated a portion of her career to educating horse owners about worm resistance in their horses, and helping them to learn how to undertake faecal egg counts on their own properties with the aid of her DIY manual - Count Your Eggs Before They Hatch. Jude has written for Horses and People magazine, and is a member of the Australian Society for Parasitology. Jude's other interest area is in horse tack - specifically bridling - bitted and unbitted bridles and, has also undertaken research with an Australia-wide survey of equestrians about their bridle choices- which we will speak about, along with Jude’s horsemanship journey, in another upcoming episode.
👉🏼You can get the Seasonal Guide to worming here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/evidence-based-worming 👉🏼And here is the link to the Internal Parasite Control Guidelines: https://aaep.org/guidelines/internal-parasite-control-guidelines
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| 15 Jul 2023 | Empowering Riders Through Dressage Naturally Clinics with Karen Rohlf | 00:48:21 | |
In this episode, I welcome Karen Rohlf back to The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast in exciting anticipation of her upcoming clinics in Australia! 🥳We talk all about the clinic experience, what we can expect, what to do as a rider if you’re nervous, how to best prepare for a clinic, and we touch on the heart of what dressage naturally is all about! 🥰🐴
Enjoy the show!
You can find out more and sign up for the South Australian Karen Rohlf Clinic here:
www.amaliadempsey.com/karenrohlf
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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
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| 07 Mar 2021 | An Interview with Romy de Lange from Equine Motions | 00:51:55 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 10 An Interview with Romy de Lange
“Aspire to Inspire Before You Expire” “Never feel ashamed of having fun with your horses”
In this episode have a really honest & open conversation with Romy from Equine Motions about her getting over her fear of riding, all her different horses, positive vs negative reinforcement, the use of draw reins, bits vs bitless, why she doesn’t compete any more plus so much more! Romy also answered some listener questions around her tips on building a relationship with a new horse.
I loved talking to Romy and I hope you enjoy the interview!
You can find Romy at: Instagram: @equinemotions Website: http://equinemotions.nl/
Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amalia_horses/
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| 22 Apr 2025 | Exposing The Truth: Shelby Dennis on Horse Welfare, Advocacy, Ethics, and Industry Change. | 01:12:41 | |
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: 🐴 What sparked Shelby’s passion for horse welfare and the personal experiences that led her to advocate for change. 🐴 How Shelby’s training has evolved over the years from punishment-based to reward-based. 🐴 The biggest welfare concerns in the industry—harsh training methods, equipment, poor management, and a widespread lack of understanding of horse behavior. 🐴 The moment Shelby started questioning traditional training and horse-keeping practices. 🐴 The challenges of holding top riders accountable while leaving room for them to grow. 🐴 Social media as both a tool for change and a platform for cancel culture—where’s the line? 🐴 Why abuse persists at the top levels of competition, despite being more exposed than ever. 🐴 Corruption in the horse world. 🐴 Shelby’s vision for a better equestrian industry—and realistic changes that could actually happen. 🐴 The million-dollar question: Do horses truly enjoy being ridden and competing? 🐴 Ethical concerns beyond competition—how to spot truly ethical horsemanship. 🐴 Two trainers setting a better example in horse sports. 🐴 The use of R+ and R- in training—can pure R- ever be ethical? 🐴 How Shelby handles backlash when calling out unethical practices. 🐴 Debunking the “if the horse didn’t want to, they wouldn’t” myth. 🐴 What keeps Shelby motivated to keep advocating for change. 🐴 Common misconceptions about her work. 🐴 Shelby’s personal goals with horses and training. 🐴 Favorite horse books, resources, and what she’s currently learning. 🐴 Plus SO much more! This conversation is eye-opening, thought-provoking, and (at times) confronting. Shelby’s bravery in speaking out—even in the face of backlash—is truly inspiring, and I know you’re going to take so much away from this episode. Let’s dive in! 🎧✨ ______ 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:
Where you can find out more about Shelby:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdequus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milestoneequestrian96 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sdequus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjNgasvyRwPmnXY11m4Lacg Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sdequus Website: https://milestoneequestrian.ca/ Podcasts:
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📚 Book & Resource List: Get all the books & recommendations mentioned on the podcast → amaliadempsey.com/booklist 🐴 Free Mini-Course: Build a deeper connection & communication with your horse → amaliadempsey.com/ccmc 🏋️♀️ Free Rider Exercises: Improve your biomechanics with 10 unmounted exercises → amaliadempsey.com/exercises 💪 8-Week Rider Exercise Program: Transform your riding with structured, rider-specific exercises → amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program 🐎 Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy: Create a happy, confident, and trusting partnership with your horse on the ground and in the saddle → amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy 🚛 Trailer Loading Success: Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with this $9 roadmap → amaliadempsey.com/trailer-loading-success-roadmap
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Keywords: Horsemanship, Rider Biomechanics, Positive Reinforcement, Horse Training, Liberty Training, Postpartum Riding Fitness, Equine Welfare, Ethical Horse Training, Groundwork Exercises, Enrichment for Horses, Clicker Training, Horse & Rider Connection, Strength & Mobility for Riders, Return to Riding Program, Balanced Riding, Harmony with Horses, Horse Behavior & Communication, Holistic Horsemanship, Ethical Riding Practices, Mindful Horsemanship, Classical Dressage, Softness & Lightness, Rider Posture & Alignment, Core Strength for Riders, Horse Agility, Bitless Riding, Bareback Riding, Young Horse Development, Confidence Building for Riders, Problem-Solving in Horse Training, Horse Abuse, Horse Welfare, Horse Advocacy, Horse Ethics, Shelby Dennis, Milestone Equestrian, Horse Industry | |||
| 15 Jun 2021 | Tara Davis on Teachings of the Herd & Sharing Timeless Wisdom of the Horse | 01:19:22 | |
🎙🐴 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 15 An Interview with Tara Davis aka @unbridledgoddess
At her ranch in Humboldt County, California, Tara immerses herself in the teachings of the Herd, sharing the timeless wisdom of the Horse. Weaving together lessons from science and spirituality, hers is a unique horsemanship approach in which the main goal is to empower both the horse and the human. She believes that opening our awareness to the possibilities of a more conscious and consensual relationship with our horses will reflect on our interpersonal relationships, as well as our relationships with ourselves.
In this episode we discuss: 👉🏼Tara’s start in “traditional” ways of training horses and competitive dressage. 👉🏼What she learnt from riding amongst a herd of beautiful friesians in the desert. 👉🏼The story behind unbridled goddess: from a $250 beautiful but traumatised mare, Misa 👉🏼The beginning of her journey to working with horses in a way that gives the horse autonomy. 👉🏼Balancing the use of negative and positive reinforcement 👉🏼The importance of horse and human emotions in training (and life). 👉🏼What’s important for horses happiness 👉🏼Who inspires her 👉🏼What books and resources Tara recommends 👉🏼Plus SO much more!!
What I love about Tara is that she is so in tune with herself, is unapologetically authentic, and sees the world through a lens of love and kindness.
📲 Find out more & connect with Tara at @unbridledgoddess or https://unbridledgoddess.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/ | |||
| 19 Jan 2021 | Solve Any Horse Problem With These 10 Questions : A Troubleshooting Guide For Bad Horse Days! | 00:37:20 | |
10 strategic questions to help you think inside and outside the box to solve any horse problem you might be facing! A remedy for those bad horse days...
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Get the free connection & communication mini-course (including PDF printable of these 10 questions) at https://www.amaliadempsey.com/ | |||
| 17 Dec 2021 | Mindfulness, Emotions, & Horse Training with Kim Daley | 01:42:11 | |
"Be humble, kind, and compassionate to everyone and everything” 🎧🐴 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Mindfulness, Emotions, & Horse Training with Kim Daley Kim Daley is a husband, father, horse trainer and coach based in Toowoomba, Queensland. Kim has been around horses most of his life. He’s overcome 20 years of anxiety and depression and the skills Kim learnt to heal himself he now incorporates into his horsemanship. His mission in life is to spread kindness, mindfulness and understanding to both horse and human. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬: 🔸Kim’s start with horses from pony club days to training horses full time 🔸Big wake up moments for Kim and how that changed his horsemanship journey 🔸The importance of energy, vibration, & emotion in training horses 🔸“Heart Math”, mindfulness & meditation 🔸Kim’s struggle with depression, anxiety, suicide, & addiction. 🔸Kim’s acronyms CHUF & PEP and how he ulysses them with training horses. 🔸The power of “micro-manifesting” and visualisation when riding & training horses 🔸We touch on a few of Kim’s 18 mantras for life 🔸A big discussion around windsucking & anxiety 🔸The 4th F that Kim thinks should be added to the “3 F’s” that make a happy horse 🔸People who have inspired Kim in horse & self development 🔸The importance of trusting your gut in horses & life. 🔸Plus so much more! Find out more & connect with Kim Daley on Facebook at ‘Daley Equine’ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube! ************* 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/ | |||
| 27 Nov 2022 | The Way of The Horse, Believing in Yourself, and Working With The Horse You Have Today with Skye Liikanen | 00:53:16 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 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.
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| 22 Feb 2023 | How To Have A Happy Horse | 01:07:34 | |
Just teach them how to smile! Only joking…😅
Horses require species-specific things in order to be happy! 😁🐴
In Episode 48 of the Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I discuss all the things around how to have a happy horse, from their most basic species-specific needs to the ‘icing-on-the-cake’ things that can make your horse’s life even better (and therefore improve the way they behave/perform) 🙌🏼
I created a little infographic to go along with the episode (take a look on social media), but make sure you listen for all the details + an exciting announcement about HFA!
Enjoy!
Amalia xx _______ Click here to find out everything you need to know about Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy _______
EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE:
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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
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| 10 Nov 2022 | Trusting Your Intuition, Finding Your Purpose, And Connecting With Yourself And Your Horse On A Deeper Level With Matthias Geysen | 01:14:54 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: 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
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| 24 Aug 2021 | A Self-Taught Horseman’s Heart-Centred & Humerous Journey: Jaleele Abdul Alim and Black Pearl | 01:35:34 | |
𝑨 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝑻𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏’𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕-𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒅 & 𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚: 𝑱𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒆 𝑨𝒃𝒅𝒖𝒍 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍 🎙🐴Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast ✨"Anything you do, do it with your heart” Jaleele Abdul Alim, or Jal as his friends call him, lives in France, next to Paris and is an animal lover. He doesn’t come from an equestrian background at all, but for some reason has always been drawn to horses as far as he can remember. He grew up listening to country music and dreaming of riding horses. He is a self-taught horseman and doesn’t believe in *one* method when it comes to horsemanship. However, he started this journey because of Buck, the movie, and because he stumbled upon videos of people playing the Parelli 7 games. But he mostly learnt everything he knows today thanks to his mare Quincy and his horse BlackPearl He is a true lover of the old vaquero traditions and doesn't just ride only to ride but with tiny achievable goals for his horses and himself. He is also fascinated by social media, or all media. Also loves entertaining people by pulling their heartstring or making them laugh. His goal is to show the world the beauty of the relationship that bonds humans to their horses, if only people can learn to earn the trust of their horses. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:
The following people were mentioned in this podcast: @nickyshorsemanship @unbridledgoddess @lighthandsequitation (Steve Halfpenny) Jeff sanders South Dakota Cowgirl 👉🏼Find out more & connect with Jal on Instagram or TikTok @grand_jal ************* ❓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/ | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | New Horse, Now What? Start Off On The Right Path With Your New Horse | Relationship, Groundwork, & Riding | 00:44:54 | |
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:
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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
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| 13 Nov 2023 | Solving Horse Problems: Do they feel safe? Do they understand? Are they motivated? with specialist young horse trainer: Connie Colfox | 01:05:14 | |
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/
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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! | |||
| 28 Feb 2021 | Wild Hearts Can‘t Be Broken with Asia d‘Aquarone on her Horsemanship Journey with Amadeus | 01:09:52 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 9
An Interview with Asia d'Aquarone (aka. @wildheartamadeus)
In this interview, we cover Asia's horsemanship journey to date, how she went from breaking her back to finding partnership with her dream horse, her Parelli journey (including being taught by Isabel & Giorgio Pagliaro), bits vs bitless, who inspires her and so much more!
I loved talking to Asia and I hope you enjoy the interview!
You can find Asia at: Instagram: @wildheartamadeus
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| 10 Mar 2023 | How To Help Your Horse Be Calm, Confident, & Trusting | Part Two Horsemanship Fundamentals Series | 01:14:15 | |
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!
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| 12 Oct 2023 | How To Ride Your Horse Bitless! | Everything Bitless Bridles, Bitless Riding, and Bitless Tips! | 01:09:10 | |
In this episode, I answer all your bitless riding questions!✨🐴
What bitless bridle do I recommend? How to get started riding bitless? What is the process? How do you know when you’re ready to ride bitless on a trail? And more!
Riding bitless and bridleless is an amazing feeling, and possible for any horse and rider- even if right now you’re riding with a bit and you feel like your horse is strong or heavy.
But riding bitless does require a level of connection, confidence, and communication between horse & rider (aka the fundamentals of horsemanship!).
I teach you how to get that with your horse in Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy which opens for enrolment on October 18th, 2023 👏🏼🥳
Everyone on the HFA waitlist will get access to an exclusive early-bird offer! 🤩So head on over to www.amaliadempsey.com/hfawaitlist to get on the list and be the first to know when enrolment opens on October 18th 🙌🏼😁
In the meantime, enjoy this episode, all about bitless riding! 😍
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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! | |||
| 12 Sep 2021 | Intrinsic Motivation for Healthy Movement in Horses with Kathy Sierra | 02:03:21 | |
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast 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.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:
Kathy is extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, and polarizing with her views on horses, horse training, & biomechanics.
Find out more & connect with Kathy Sierra on Instagram @pantherflows or checkout her website www.pantherflow.com
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