AMT Equestrian Services

29/11/2025

“The real victory begins in that quiet space between what you feel and how you choose to respond.”
Chamod Senevirathne

One of the greatest lessons horses ever teach us is the value of emotional neutrality.

Not suppression.
Not force.
Not lip service.

But the discipline to feel something… and still choose how we respond.

John Saint Ryan often spoke about “the pause” that tiny moment between the question and the response.
A moment of stillness.
A moment of awareness.
A moment where feel and thought meet.

That space is where horsemanship is either made… or lost.

Because a horse doesn’t judge us for what we feel they only respond to what we bring.

If we react impulsively, emotionally, or from old habits, the horse feels it instantly.
If we offer clarity, softness, and intention, they feel that too.

And so much of the magic happens in that small still moment where we choose:
• Do I react the way I always have?
• Or do I show up differently this time?

As the saying goes:
“If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got.”

This applies equally to riding, groundwork, relationships, and the way we walk through life.

Horses mirror the world within us, not the one around us.
If our internal landscape is chaotic, rushed, frustrated or distracted, the horse becomes unsettled.
If our internal world is calm, clear and deliberate, the horse finds peace in our presence.

Strength in horsemanship has never come from controlling the horse
it has always come from mastering ourselves.

When we stop letting impulses guide our hands, our voices, our decisions,
everything becomes clearer:
• our timing
• our boundaries
• our feel
• our leadership
• our relationship with the horse
• and our relationship with ourselves

The quiet discipline of choosing neutrality again and again is the kind of power no force can replace.

So today, and every day, may we practice the pause.

May we stand in that space between emotion and response,
and choose to show up a little softer, a little clearer, a little better than yesterday.

Because that’s where the true horsemanship begins.
And that’s where transformation for both horse and human - becomes possible.

27/11/2025

"SHOWING UP, EVEN ON THE HARD DAYS”

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about this idea of simply showing up.

Not perfectly.
Not flawlessly.
Not always bravely.
Just… honestly. Presently. Willingly.

Because life throws its storms at all of us heartbreak, disappointment, pressure, grief, exhaustion. And like the quote says, we’ve got to take the good with the bad, smile with the sad, and keep going even when some days feel heavier than others.

What I love is how closely this mirrors horsemanship.

Horses don’t hold grudges.
They don’t future-trip.
They don’t analyse or overthink.

They respond to the moment.
To the energy in front of them.
To what we bring, or fail to bring, in the now.

A dysregulated horse is simply a reflection of a dysregulated moment.
A peaceful horse is a reflection of a peaceful environment.
A confused horse is a reflection of unclear communication.
A confident horse is a reflection of consistent leadership.

They mirror us... not to expose us, but to teach us.

Every time we avoid a hard conversation, a hard boundary, or a hard truth…
we do the same thing some people do with their horses:

Lead two together because it’s easier.
Avoid riding alone because it’s harder.
Stay away from the scary corner because it’s uncomfortable.

Life will keep sending the same lesson — on repeat — until we’re finally ready to face it.

And when we do?
Something softens.
Something shifts.
Something opens.

Just like with horses.

Showing up with honesty, presence, and a willingness to be better even if yesterday wasn’t perfect — is all a horse ever asks of us. And truthfully, it’s all life ever asks of us too.

Some days we nail it.
Some days we fall short.

But if we can look in the mirror, breathe, forgive ourselves, and whisper:
“Tomorrow, I’ll try again… but today, I showed up,”
then the ride goes on.

And maybe — just maybe — it gets a little smoother, a little softer, a little more beautiful every time we choose to keep turning up. Andrew

26/11/2025

✨ Prestige’s First Son – One Month Old & Thriving!✨

We are absolutely thrilled to share this little update with the AMT community… Prestige’s very first c**t has just turned one month old, and he is thriving.

Named Henty’s Miracle — “Henty” for short — this special little man carries a story as beautiful as he is. His name honours Peta’s late Uncle Henty, whose legacy made his arrival possible, and it’s even more fitting given that the vets have called it a miracle that he survived his rocky start.

From those first uncertain days to now watching him confidently stretch those long legs and explore the world… it’s pretty extraordinary. He’s absolutely adorable, stamped so clearly by his sire, and we couldn’t be more proud.

A huge congratulations to Peta Naake — we wish you endless joy, pride, and happiness as you raise this gorgeous young c**t. What a blessing he is, and what a journey ahead for you both. 💛🌿

Please enjoy the video of Henty below, along with a few photos of this handsome little Miracle.

23/11/2025

📌If you are on the fence ... jump off!

There are only a few positions still available at both our Jeff Sanders clinics. Jump on our website & secure your position before they are gone.

NSW - December 4th - 7th 🔗 https://loom.ly/WkOPtJs
WA - December 10th - 14th 🔗https://loom.ly/WkOPtJs

If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a DM - Andrew 😊

23/11/2025

🥰🙏

**✨ ANNOUNCEMENT ✨

Topaz is confirmed in foal to LIDAR7! 🇵🇹✨🐴**

I’m incredibly excited to share that Topaz has officially been confirmed in foal (first straw, first go!!) to the breathtaking LIDAR7, the buckskin Lusitano stallion based in Florida.

This is a pairing I’ve dreamed about for a few years now—combining some of the highest-quality Lusitano bloodlines in the world, proven performance genetics, and the kind of temperament that makes these horses truly special.

This foal will be available for purchase, and for anyone who knows the Topaz (Rubi AR) lineage and the influence of the LIDAR7 line… you’ll understand why I’m so thrilled. This is the type of cross that doesn’t just produce a horse—it produces a legacy.
Quality in. Quality out. Always.

Over the next week I’ll also be sharing some really exciting updates regarding Lily and Prestige, so stay tuned. There’s a lot happening behind the scenes and it’s all moving AMT’s breeding program into an incredible next chapter.

And for those who have been asking about breeding to Prestige—yes, we’ve had a big wave of enquiries already this season. If you’ve been thinking about it, now is definitely the time to reach out. Flick me a message/DM and I’m happy to talk through chilled or frozen options, timing, mare suitability, and everything else involved.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support, follow, enquire, cheer, and believe in the direction of this program. I’m grateful every day to be putting genuinely high-quality horses into the world—horses with depth, genetics, heart, and purpose.

Here’s to the next chapter, and to one very special foal on the way. 💛🐴✨

18/11/2025

Start where the horse is, not where you wish they were.

Tomorrow spend five minutes just observing. Notice breathing, eye softening, weight shifts, licking or chewing. Then begin with three minutes of easy walk on a long rein. Ask for one simple yield of the hindquarters each way, keep it calm, reward the smallest try. A quiet start sets the tone for everything that follows.

Need help building better starts for your sessions? Shoot me a DM

15/11/2025

Every horse I meet teaches me something about myself. The anxious ones teach patience. The pushy ones, boundaries. The sensitive ones, softness. Each brings a lesson if you're willing to see it.

11/11/2025

Classical horsemanship isn’t confined to one discipline it reaches into everything we do in the saddle. What began as practical work with the traditional Spanish garrocha has evolved into a graceful art that refines both horse and rider.

Through the garrocha, Jeff Sanders reveals how something so rooted in function can transform your feel, balance, and connection turning everyday training into something extraordinary.

This is your chance to experience it firsthand. Spaces are strictly limited, and they won’t last secure your spot now and discover how one simple pole can completely change the way you ride.

Take a look 👉 https://loom.ly/rbiX9Vs

Up coming Clinics, follow the link 🔗https://loom.ly/1hj3qCk

08/11/2025