Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 45   Andy Booth has always been passionate about horses, their education, and abilities. He has dedicated his life to horses and has surrounded himself with the best mentors to support him in acquiring the knowledge and experience he has today. His mission is to change equestrian practices towards more ethical riding for improved performance, safety, and pleasure with our equine partners. In this episode we discuss: Andy’s horsemanship journey The importance of understanding the scientific theory behind natural horsemanship The issue of the use of the word ‘respect’ in horse training The differences & similarities of natural horsemanship & science Being open-minded with your approach to training horses Andy’s balanced approach in using both positive and negative reinforcement The controversial topic of proving ethics and welfare in horse training & sports and the possibility of horse sports being banned Andy’s experience working with Ray Hunt & Tom Dorrance & Buck Brannamann Letting the horse win in training Working with the Parellis and how working with mules and zorse’s influenced his horsemanship Dealing with frustration when training horses All the usual fun Horsemanship Breakthroughs questions And much more!   Andy is an Aussie horseman living in France, and has a really confident energy, is a great story-teller, and speaks openly and authentically about his own mistakes and struggles, and even controversial horse topics. ________ Find out more about Andy here: Website: https://www.andybooth.fr/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVM0qxsmlFuIoPLRjMQ3VHg Facebok: https://www.facebook.com/andybooth.fr/     _____   EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE:   Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc   Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs   Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist   Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises    And if you’re ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program   Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout   Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy   No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ ⁠⁠ And if you’re loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!