Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast

How to Develop Connection & Deepen Your Relationship With Your Horse | Part One Horsemanship Fundamentals Series

Connection…. it's such a buzzword in the horsemanship space! 
 
But it’s hard to quantify. It’s subjective. It’s elusive…some may think it’s even a bit ‘woo woo’. 
 
I think it’s kinda like the 'half halt' in dressage- everyone has a slightly different definition of exactly what it is, and people have trouble explaining it! But once you know, you know! 
 
Connection is super important- an absolute fundamental of horsemanship!
 
So in part one of this 3-part Horsemanship Fundamentals Series, I talk all about connection including: 
What connection is, what it looks & feels like
What problems can arise if you and your horse lack connection
8 mistakes people make when trying to achieve connection
10 things you can do to help improve your connection
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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
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How To Have A Happy Horse

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
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Click here to find out everything you need to know about Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy: 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
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Equine Veterinary Medicine & Liberty as a Mindset with Nadine Lindblom

"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:
Nadine’s horse journey into liberty training and veterinary medicine
Her background and experience with traditional riding, trick training, liberty training, natural horsemanship, and the academic art of riding
Liberty training where the horse feels they have no choice vs allowing the horse to say no
The use of non-escalating pressure and rewards in training
How studying/practising as a vet has influenced the way Nadine works with horses
Nadine’s foundations for liberty training
How to have a happy & enthusiastic horse
The pros and cons of anthropomorphising
All the usual fun Horsemanship Breakthroughs questions!
Plus so much more!
 
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR NADINE HERE:
 
Instagram: @balanced.art.of.liberty
YouTube: Nadine Lindblom
Website: https://www.balancedartofliberty.com.au/
 
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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
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And if you’re loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!
 
 

8 Qualities to Improve Your Riding Ability | Equestrian Rider Biomechanics Series

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
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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!
 

Combining Natural Horsemanship & Science with Andy Booth

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’s horsemanship journey
The importance of understanding the scientific theory behind natural horsemanship
The issue of the use of the word ‘respect’ in horse training
The differences & similarities of natural horsemanship & science
Being open-minded with your approach to training horses
Andy’s balanced approach in using both positive and negative reinforcement
The controversial topic of proving ethics and welfare in horse training & sports and the possibility of horse sports being banned
Andy’s experience working with Ray Hunt & Tom Dorrance & Buck Brannamann
Letting the horse win in training
Working with the Parellis and how working with mules and zorse’s influenced his horsemanship
Dealing with frustration when training horses
All the usual fun Horsemanship Breakthroughs questions
And much more!
 
Andy is an Aussie horseman living in France, and has a really confident energy, is a great story-teller, and speaks openly and authentically about his own mistakes and struggles, and even controversial horse topics.
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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
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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!

Your Questions Answered! | Equestrian Rider Biomechanics Series

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:
How to make your seat more stable and balanced and my legs more effective and quiet.
How to be more relaxed and supple when riding.
How to tell whether you need more strength or more flexibility in an area.
How to find out where your imbalances/asymmetries are. How to correct these imbalances, and prevent them from coming back.
How to improve your core muscles.
How to go about improving your posture.
Enjoy the show! 😁
 
👉🏼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':
https://amzn.to/3CnOKGF

Your Questions Answered!

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:
Best groundwork for a 4yo dressage horse
Float loading
Life-changing horse stories
People who inspire me
My methodologies with horses
Help your horse be more forward in the arena
Deepen your relationship with your horse
Girthing issues
Common miscommunications between people and horses
Head/ear shy horses
Aggressive horses
Helping your horse be calm
Using treats in training
and so much more!
 
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Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout
 
How would you like to discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse? Sign up for my free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc
 
Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs
 
Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist
 
How would you like to improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises? Sign up for 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises 
 
Haven’t left a review yet? I LOVE reading your reviews, it makes my day, plus helps to spread the word of the podcast. Just go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/horsemanship-breakthroughs-podcast/id154883303

The Way of The Horse, Believing in Yourself, and Working With The Horse You Have Today with Skye Liikanen

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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How would you like to discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse? Sign up for my free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc
 
Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs
 
Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist
 
How would you like to improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises? Sign up for 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises 
 
Haven’t left a review yet? I LOVE reading your reviews, it makes my day, plus helps to spread the word of the podcast. Just go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/horsemanship-breakthroughs-podcast/id1548833031 
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Trusting Your Intuition, Finding Your Purpose, And Connecting With Yourself And Your Horse On A Deeper Level With Matthias Geysen

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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How would you like to discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse? Sign up for my free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc
 
Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs
 
Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist
 
How would you like to improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises? Sign up for 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises 
 
Haven’t left a review yet? I LOVE reading your reviews, it makes my day, plus helps to spread the word of the podcast. Just go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/horsemanship-breakthroughs-podcast/id1548833031 
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Internal Softness, Martial Arts, and ’Horses Aren’t People’ with Mark Rashid

“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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Links to Mark Rashid's Books:
Mark Rashid Books:
A Good Horse Is Never A Bad Colour
Considering The Horse
Horsemanship Through Life
Horses Never Lie
Nature In Horsemanship
Whole Heart, Whole Horse (my personal favourite Mark Rashid book)
Finding the Missed Path
A Journey To Softness
For the love of the horse
Life lessons from a ranch horse
 
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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
 
Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist
 
How would you like to improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises? Sign up for 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises 
 
Haven’t left a review yet? I LOVE reading your reviews, it makes my day, plus helps to spread the word of the podcast. Just go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/horsemanship-breakthroughs-podcast/id1548833031 
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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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