AMT Equestrian Services

12/10/2026

Horses have a wonderful way of keeping us humble.

Just when we think we have mastered something, they remind us that there is still more to learn. Usually while someone else is watching!

Training can be thoughtful and focused without becoming too serious. A good laugh, a supportive group and the freedom to ask questions all help create an environment where people enjoy learning.

Want to join us for a lesson or clinic? DM me for more details - Andrew

11/10/2026

Mark you calendar for a two-day clinic designed to develop clarity, connection and confidence for both horse and rider grounded in classical training principles and supported by modern horsemanship understanding.

Saturday – Foundation & Groundwork Focus

Day one begins with groundwork and in-hand exercises designed to improve:

✔️Posture and rider awareness
✔️Biomechanics and movement patterns
✔️Connection and attunement
✔️Emotional regulation and relaxation
✔️Development of balance and self-carriage

We’ll explore practical exercises that improve communication and build a calm, confident partnership before progressing into ridden work.

Sunday – Riding & Refinement

Day two continues into ridden sessions focusing on:

✔️Correct rider posture and biomechanics
✔️Clarity and refinement of aids
✔️Developing softness, straightness and balance
✔️Self-carriage and responsiveness
✔️Supporting green horses and early education
✔️Addressing issues created by inconsistency or lack of clarity
The emphasis is on correct, progressive training that improves the horse’s understanding while increasing rider feel and effectiveness.

👉Format

Small group sessions (4–6 riders per group)
Morning and afternoon sessions across the weekend
Individualised feedback within group format
Opportunities for one-on-one engagement
Supportive, inclusive learning environment
Suitable for beginners through to advanced riders.

Green horses through to more established combinations welcome.
English or Western riders are welcome.
Work in bit, snaffle, double, hackamore or bitless clarity and correctness matter more than equipment.

Who This Clinic Is For

Riders wanting greater understanding of posture and biomechanics
Owners needing help with behavioural or training challenges
Riders seeking refinement and correctness
Young or green horses needing clear foundations
Those aligned with classical principles and thoughtful horsemanship
This clinic is about progressive development — not quick fixes — and building a community of riders committed to correct, ethical, sustainable training.

This will be a semi-regular clinic series at the new AMT facility in the Perth Hills. Limited places available. Fence sitters are welcome free of charge.

Secure & book your position follow the link
🌐https://loom.ly/7h0ncpM

08/10/2026

Progress does not always arrive with a perfect canter transition or a dramatic before-and-after moment.

Sometimes it looks like a horse standing quietly for a little longer. A rider taking a breath instead of rushing. A difficult exercise becoming slightly easier than it was last week.

Those small changes build trust, confidence and understanding over time.

If you feel stuck or are unsure what to work on next, send us a DM. A fresh set of eyes can make a real difference.

06/10/2026

A corner is more than the space between two long sides.

It gives the rider a chance to organise the line, support the outside shoulder and prepare the horse for what comes next. If the corner is rushed or cut off, the next movement often begins without enough balance.

Try riding each corner with a clear plan. Look where you are going, keep the rhythm steady and notice whether the horse follows the line or falls through it.

30/09/2026

So incredibly grateful to have Jemimah and Alyssa as part of the AMT team. 🤍🐴

I was asked recently why I do what I do, and it made me think about the fact that AMT has never really just been about training horses or teaching lessons.

A huge part of it is the community we’re creating — having a safe, supportive place where people can come and enjoy their horses, learn, make mistakes, ask questions and continue to grow. A place where we can hopefully educate horses in a way that is ethical, responsible and safe, while helping people become better horsemen and horsewomen along the way.

That’s also why I’m particularly proud to have these two girls here. Jemimah and Alyssa are both genuinely caring, passionate young women who love horses and want to make a life and career out of working with them. Watching them learn, develop their feel, gain experience and grow into the horsewomen they’re becoming is something I’m very proud to be a small part of.

Running a horse business and creating opportunities for people isn’t always the easiest thing financially, but having good people around you — people who care about the horses, the clients and the place — makes it incredibly worthwhile.

Very grateful for both of you, and excited to see where your respective journeys with horses take you. ❤️

30/09/2026

Bettina's words 👉**Please don't wait for "next time"**

I want to be honest with you: with the rising conflicts and uncertainty in the world, long-distance travel is not something I can take for granted anymore. I truly hope to keep coming back, but I can't promise that I'll be able to return next year. So if you've been thinking "maybe next time," please use this chance now.

If you haven't already booked head to our website amtequestrian.com.au and search under 'Clinics' - Hope to see you there. Andrew

Coming home to Australia – for the 8th time 🇦🇺

G'day Australia – I'm coming back! 🐴💛

In just a few weeks I'll be packing my bags for Australia, for the 8th time! From mid-October to mid-November I'll be teaching nine clinics, from Perth all the way to Minimbah. On my very first tour, I could never have imagined how dear this country, its horses and its people would become to me. Australia truly has a special place in my heart, and every time I return, it feels a little more like coming home.

What I love most about teaching in Australia is the openness and curiosity I meet there: riders who want the best for their horses and are happy to look closely, ask questions and try something new. A horse softening and letting go, a rider's face lighting up when something finally clicks... these are the moments I travel halfway around the world for.

**Learning together, in person**
We live in a wonderful digital age. I teach online myself, and I love it. But nothing replaces standing next to you and your horse in the arena. At a clinic I can see the small details, feel the atmosphere, and adjust in the moment. And you get something just as precious: a relaxed, positive group of like-minded people, learning from each other's horses, sharing a cup of tea and a good laugh between lessons. There's a theory lecture every day, and spectators are very welcome. Many tell me they learn just as much from watching, and they go home inspired, sometimes with new friends.

**Understanding, not just following**
In the Academic Art of Riding, we start with connection: a horse who feels safe and relaxed. Then we build clear communication through the aids, and only then do we use exercises as gymnastics with a purpose. So we focus on balance and aids rather than just performing exercises. My goal is that you understand *what* you are doing and *why*. You learn to judge your own work, read your horse and make good decisions on your own. In other words, you become independent. Harmony between horses and their humans is not just an advertising slogan for me. I really strive to help humans and horses understand each other better, one lesson at a time.

**Everyone is welcome**
It's important to me to teach with respect for both the human and the horse. We don't filter participants by level, and I value leading training just as much as advanced work. You can work bitless or with a bit, ride in a saddle or in a pad. I simply support you and work with what you already have. Each participant with a horse receives 3 individual lessons, and I'll do my best to send you home with tips and a clear plan to continue.

**For those of you who teach**
If you are a coach yourself, you are very welcome too. I work with clear, teachable steps and a logical progression that you can take home and pass on to your own students.

**Not a one-off event**
It matters a great deal to me to support the growth of gentle dressage in Australia and to help build a real community there. That's why these clinics are not a one-off. Between my visits, I'm here for you with online lessons, and you can keep learning with the theory lectures, training videos and step-by-step explanations in my online Art of Riding Classroom. I will do everything I can to return regularly, so that together we can build a solid education for you and your horse, one step at a time, year after year.

**What's new this year**
We have a new location in northern Victoria. The Sunshine Coast clinic has moved to Brisbane. And in Aldinga and Minimbah you can join two back-to-back clinics.

I'm so grateful to Anke, who organises the whole tour and hosts two clinics herself. I'm also grateful to Andrew, Liz, Sarah & Marina, Judy, Susan and Len for hosting their clinics. Most of them have been part of this since the very first tour!

**Please don't wait for "next time"**
I want to be honest with you: with the rising conflicts and uncertainty in the world, long-distance travel is not something I can take for granted anymore. I truly hope to keep coming back, but I can't promise that I'll be able to return next year. So if you've been thinking "maybe next time," please use this chance now.

**Here are the dates:**

📍WA - Perth October 17/18 2026, organized by AMT Equestrian Services [email protected]

📍QLD - Brisbane October 21/22 2026, organized by Liz Inder [email protected]

📍VIC - Narre Warren October 24/25 2026, organized by Sarah Meachem [email protected] & Marina Morton Dressage and Horsemanship

📍VIC - Bendigo October 28/29 2026, organized by Judy Bragg, [email protected] Judy Bragg

📍SA - Aldinga October 31/ November 1st 2026, organized by Susan Castel Equine Consultant/Coach [email protected]

📍SA- Aldinga November 3/4 2026, organized by Susan Castel Equine Consultant/Coach [email protected]

📍NSW - Bywong November 7/8 2026, organized by Anamir Equine [email protected]

📍NSW - Minimbah November 11/12 2026, organized by Anke Hawke Balanced Dressage [email protected]

📍NSW - Minimbah November 14/15 2026, organized by Anke Hawke Balanced Dressage [email protected]

I can't wait to see so many familiar faces again and to meet new ones. If you know someone who would love this, please share this post with them. 💛

See you soon in Australia!
Bettina
https://www.bettinabiolik.com

28/09/2026

Bettina Biolik is an internationally respected horse trainer, clinician and educator from Poland who specialises in the Academic Art of Riding, a classical approach to horsemanship that focuses on biomechanics, communication and developing a genuine partnership between horse and rider.

Bettina is known for helping riders:

🐎Develop soft, clear communication with their horse.
🐎Improve straightness, balance and correct biomechanics.
🐎Build confidence through groundwork, in-hand work and ridden exercises.
🐎Understand the "why" behind each exercise rather than simply following a training method.
🐎Create willing, relaxed horses through patient, ethical training rather than force.

Bettina teaches clinics throughout Europe, Australia and internationally and we are privileged to host Bettina in October.

Join us for three days of insight & learning either as a participant or spectator. Follow the link for more details or to book your position. 🔗https://loom.ly/5bERUII

27/09/2026

26/09/2026

Not every useful lesson needs to happen between four arena fences.

Trail riding, cattle work, garrocha, groundwork and working with the mechanical cow can all help develop balance, focus and communication. They also give horses and riders something interesting to think about together.

Sometimes a change of setting is exactly what is needed to make an old idea finally click.

Would you like to try something different with your horse? Send us a DM to ask what options may suit you.

25/09/2026

The walk can tell us a great deal before the real work begins.

Is the rhythm even? Is your horse travelling forward freely? Can you guide a turn without the shoulders drifting or the pace changing?

Taking time to notice these details gives both horse and rider a chance to settle into the session. A thoughtful walk is part of the training, not simply the bit before it starts.