<![CDATA[Horse Training in Harmony]]>1d994e9a-cb64-5bb3-92b0-70225b1dabb9Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:07 +0000Captivate.fmKaren Rohlfhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/4b21c8ee-67a9-4d66-87a1-86520f828a55/1hwcuiixksh1-4jcl6rsjn4-.jpgHorse Training in HarmonyKaren RohlfKaren RohlfDo you want to advance up the levels without sacrificing your horse's welfare and your relationship with him? Do you find it confusing trying to reconcile competitive training techniques with methods that prioritize partnership? Get ready for some fresh insights and a deeper understanding of how to progress with your horse. This podcast invites an evolution in your training and learning experience. Karen Rohlf will give you specific techniques and exercises, ‘outside the box’ concepts, and perspectives from top professionals. This show will explore how you can create stronger partnerships and healthy biomechanics, and will help you be your best self for your horse and for your life; free from the fear of making mistakes and dogmatic ‘right vs wrong’ thinking. As an author, internationally popular clinician, and creator of the Dressage Naturally program, Karen has been filling in the missing pieces and catalyzing breakthroughs for amateur and professional horsemen and women around the world. This show will have something for riders of every level and discipline. Learn more at https://dressagenaturally.net/https://www.dressagenaturally.net/podcastfalseepisodicnopodcastEP259: Accepting PraiseEP259: Accepting PraiseIn this episode I share a story about the power of accepting praise and contemplate whether to hold on to, or not, the old measures of success. 

About the Host:

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.  


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]]>In this episode I share a story about the power of accepting praise and contemplate whether to hold on to, or not, the old measures of success. 

About the Host:

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.  


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]]>fc6fc240-876d-4dff-9ebe-472789d6c8ccFri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -040026:25falsefull12592591EP258: How to Learn OnlineEP258: How to Learn OnlineIn this episode DN Instructor, Shawna Lewis and I talk about learning in online courses - why so many are disappointing, and what makes it possible to totally transform your riding in an online course. This discussion will help you spend your education money and time more wisely.

About the Guest:

Shawna Lewis is a Dressage Naturally Licensed Instructor, living in North Carolina. Shawna has been Karen’s assistant at Dressage Naturally since its early years. She has been the Dressage Naturally ‘Course Concierge’ and is very in touch with the student experiences. Shawna is masterful at creating safe learning environments for her horse and human students. You can contact her at info@dressagenaturally.net and can book a private consultation with her here.


About the Host:

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. 


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]]>In this episode DN Instructor, Shawna Lewis and I talk about learning in online courses - why so many are disappointing, and what makes it possible to totally transform your riding in an online course. This discussion will help you spend your education money and time more wisely.

About the Guest:

Shawna Lewis is a Dressage Naturally Licensed Instructor, living in North Carolina. Shawna has been Karen’s assistant at Dressage Naturally since its early years. She has been the Dressage Naturally ‘Course Concierge’ and is very in touch with the student experiences. Shawna is masterful at creating safe learning environments for her horse and human students. You can contact her at info@dressagenaturally.net and can book a private consultation with her here.


About the Host:

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. 


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]]>af886da0-3d29-4288-9ad4-ec318ecbe885Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -040054:03falsefull12582581EP257: Rehabilitating The Equine AthleteEP257: Rehabilitating The Equine AthleteIn this episode I talk about the pillars of rehabilitation I use when helping an equine athlete return to a mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy state.

And the good news, is you can use these same pillars to train in a way that avoids the problems in the first place.

About the Host:

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.


Resource Links:

  1. Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
  2. Related Blog: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/140-rehabilitating-the-mind-and-body-of-an-equine-athlete
  3. How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
  4. AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
  5. Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
  6. Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
  7. Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
  8. Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
  9. The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
  10. Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
  11. Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
  12. Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
  13. Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I talk about the pillars of rehabilitation I use when helping an equine athlete return to a mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy state.

And the good news, is you can use these same pillars to train in a way that avoids the problems in the first place.

About the Host:

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.


Resource Links:

  1. Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
  2. Related Blog: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/140-rehabilitating-the-mind-and-body-of-an-equine-athlete
  3. How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
  4. AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
  5. Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
  6. Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
  7. Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
  8. Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
  9. The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
  10. Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
  11. Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
  12. Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
  13. Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>7d8dc61c-3524-4cc5-bbf2-07cc26e9ae4bFri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -040048:23falsefull12572571EP256: Teaching PrioritiesEP256: Teaching PrioritiesIn this episode I reflect on my recent conference with all the DN Instructors, and share one piece about priorities for teaching.

About the Host:

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.


Resource Links:

  1. Video Playing Ball with horses: https://youtu.be/Klgeq9CAx4E
  2. Principles & Priorities: https://dressagenaturally.net/dressage-naturally-methodology/principles-priorities/
  3. Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
  4. How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
  5. AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
  6. Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
  7. Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
  8. Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
  9. Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
  10. The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
  11. Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
  12. Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
  13. Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
  14. Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I reflect on my recent conference with all the DN Instructors, and share one piece about priorities for teaching.

About the Host:

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.


Resource Links:

  1. Video Playing Ball with horses: https://youtu.be/Klgeq9CAx4E
  2. Principles & Priorities: https://dressagenaturally.net/dressage-naturally-methodology/principles-priorities/
  3. Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
  4. How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
  5. AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
  6. Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
  7. Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
  8. Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
  9. Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
  10. The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
  11. Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
  12. Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
  13. Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
  14. Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>03e44f3c-d28e-4e79-8736-a956ed36b4a8Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -040035:57falsefull12562561EP255: Using The Happy Athlete Training ScaleEP255: Using The Happy Athlete Training ScaleIn this episode I explain a way to use the HATS to make better progress while prioritizing your horse’s well-being. It’s a short but hopefully very helpful episode that you can put into practice right away. 

 

About the Host:

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I explain a way to use the HATS to make better progress while prioritizing your horse’s well-being. It’s a short but hopefully very helpful episode that you can put into practice right away. 

 

About the Host:

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>e2354e05-82e3-4230-b063-2259b50dee4aFri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -040025:41falsefull12552551EP254: When Your Horse Knows BestEP254: When Your Horse Knows BestIn this episode I talk about when my horse makes the best decisions, and how we need to be paying attention and ready to set aside our egos when that happens. 

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>In this episode I talk about when my horse makes the best decisions, and how we need to be paying attention and ready to set aside our egos when that happens. 

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>0108e4f4-afd4-4539-935e-b677c305fb53Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -040031:04falsefull12542541EP 253: Exuberance Or Trouble?EP 253: Exuberance Or Trouble?In this episode I talk about how we should feel about our horse getting ‘big’ when online or at liberty. Will it make it more likely they’ll leap and buck under saddle? Is it OK or not OK to allow it? 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I talk about how we should feel about our horse getting ‘big’ when online or at liberty. Will it make it more likely they’ll leap and buck under saddle? Is it OK or not OK to allow it? 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>55515522-b5c0-4df7-9d21-0868abe1e657Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -040031:46falsefull12532531EP252: What to Do When You See MistreatmentEP252: What to Do When You See MistreatmentIn this episode I continue my exploration of what we can do to help horses when they are being mistreated. Helping to improve horse welfare isn’t just about taking action in the worst cases, it is about bringing awareness to the smaller moments in a way that creates change. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I continue my exploration of what we can do to help horses when they are being mistreated. Helping to improve horse welfare isn’t just about taking action in the worst cases, it is about bringing awareness to the smaller moments in a way that creates change. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>b632c821-6a0f-4dea-ab40-fed1a0c62d35Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -040049:57falsefull12522521EP251: USPC Equine Welfare Task ForceEP251: USPC Equine Welfare Task ForceIn this episode I am joined by the USPC Equine Welfare Task Force, made up of: Dr Stacy Anderson, Heather Bell, Dr Laura Thompson, Christina Keim. In creating this, they are leading the way for education on equine wellness and will have a huge influence on a new generation of horsemen. This is so important and I’m excited to have these wonderful women on the pod. I think you’ll love hearing about what they’ve created and will be left feeling optimistic. 

 

About the Guests:

Christina Keim, M.Ed., M.F.A. is an award-winning equestrian journalist and professional horsewoman with over 25 years experience in the industry. Her written work has appeared extensively in top equestrian publications, and she is the author of the new book, Unwanted: the Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis. For nearly twenty years a top intercollegiate hunter seat coach, Ms. Keim now teaches compassionate horsemanship and offers Equestrian Yoga and Mounted Mindfulness sessions both on the road and out of her Cold Moon Farm in Rochester, New Hampshire (christinakeim.com). 

Heather Bell: Life member of USPC. Graduate A. Career as a Wildlife biologist specializing in endangered species recovery, and leading agencies through contentious decisions and change.  

Dr. Stacy Anderson DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS-LA is an equine surgeon who serves as Dean of the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University. A Pony Club Graduate ‘A,’ she has served as a USPC National Examiner, national committee member, and contributor to the USPC Equine Welfare Taskforce. Dr. Anderson has trained and competed horses and riders through Preliminary level eventing and Prix St. George level dressage. She is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist, and is currently working toward her Gold medal with her12 year old Swedish warmblood gelding.  

Dr Laura Thompson has been an ambulatory equine vet in northern Colorado for almost 25 years. She teaches part time at Front Range Community college for the last 20+ years. She has her USPC H-A rating and still rides and competes. Her daughter competes at the FEI level in vaulting and they trained their own horse from scratch to FEI.  

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>In this episode I am joined by the USPC Equine Welfare Task Force, made up of: Dr Stacy Anderson, Heather Bell, Dr Laura Thompson, Christina Keim. In creating this, they are leading the way for education on equine wellness and will have a huge influence on a new generation of horsemen. This is so important and I’m excited to have these wonderful women on the pod. I think you’ll love hearing about what they’ve created and will be left feeling optimistic. 

 

About the Guests:

Christina Keim, M.Ed., M.F.A. is an award-winning equestrian journalist and professional horsewoman with over 25 years experience in the industry. Her written work has appeared extensively in top equestrian publications, and she is the author of the new book, Unwanted: the Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis. For nearly twenty years a top intercollegiate hunter seat coach, Ms. Keim now teaches compassionate horsemanship and offers Equestrian Yoga and Mounted Mindfulness sessions both on the road and out of her Cold Moon Farm in Rochester, New Hampshire (christinakeim.com). 

Heather Bell: Life member of USPC. Graduate A. Career as a Wildlife biologist specializing in endangered species recovery, and leading agencies through contentious decisions and change.  

Dr. Stacy Anderson DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS-LA is an equine surgeon who serves as Dean of the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University. A Pony Club Graduate ‘A,’ she has served as a USPC National Examiner, national committee member, and contributor to the USPC Equine Welfare Taskforce. Dr. Anderson has trained and competed horses and riders through Preliminary level eventing and Prix St. George level dressage. She is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist, and is currently working toward her Gold medal with her12 year old Swedish warmblood gelding.  

Dr Laura Thompson has been an ambulatory equine vet in northern Colorado for almost 25 years. She teaches part time at Front Range Community college for the last 20+ years. She has her USPC H-A rating and still rides and competes. Her daughter competes at the FEI level in vaulting and they trained their own horse from scratch to FEI.  

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>a4bfe781-353c-42f4-a03c-a37d21a7ea3aFri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -040001:00:43falsefull12512511EP250: Low Performance with Dr Jenny SusserEP250: Low Performance with Dr Jenny SusserIn this episode I speak with high performance expert Dr Jenny Susser, a self described athlete, scientist, horse lover and people expert. She helps people with high performance, but today I’m going to ask her about embracing contentedness with “low performance”… and what that even means. This talk will get personal as I share some challenges I’ve been having at this point in my life & career. 

 

About the Guest:

Dr. Jenny has a doctoral degree in Clinical Health Psychology, specializing in Sport & Performance Psychology, Dr. Jenny is a New York State licensed psychologist, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and a member of the USOC Olympic Registry, the highest distinction a Sport Psychologist can obtain in the United States.

A former high performing athlete, Dr. Jenny was a four-year All-American swimmer and then assistant coach at UCLA, Pac-10 Champion, swam on two national teams, and competed at the 1988 Olympic Trials. 

Dr. Jenny has worked with Division I collegiate teams from UCLA, USC, and Hofstra University, individual high school athletes of all levels, and athletes of all sports and ages, professional, international, Olympic, and amateur. Dr. Jenny was the 2012 USET Olympic Team Sport Psychologist for the United States Olympic Dressage Team in London. 

After working for a decade with high performing athletes, Dr. Jenny took her experience to the corporate world, applying the tools of high performance to the pressures of the business world. As a keynote speaker and corporate trainer.

With a philosophy of blending of science/research, education, experience, and intuition, her ability to flex and draw from multi-dimensional resources creates a powerful experience and remarkable results. Dr. Jenny successfully applies her years of experience promoting health, wellness, and performance to sport and corporate teams and individuals looking to make a lasting, positive difference in their professional and personal lives. 

I’ve known Dr Jenny from my days living on Long Island… Now we are both here in Ocala. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I speak with high performance expert Dr Jenny Susser, a self described athlete, scientist, horse lover and people expert. She helps people with high performance, but today I’m going to ask her about embracing contentedness with “low performance”… and what that even means. This talk will get personal as I share some challenges I’ve been having at this point in my life & career. 

 

About the Guest:

Dr. Jenny has a doctoral degree in Clinical Health Psychology, specializing in Sport & Performance Psychology, Dr. Jenny is a New York State licensed psychologist, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and a member of the USOC Olympic Registry, the highest distinction a Sport Psychologist can obtain in the United States.

A former high performing athlete, Dr. Jenny was a four-year All-American swimmer and then assistant coach at UCLA, Pac-10 Champion, swam on two national teams, and competed at the 1988 Olympic Trials. 

Dr. Jenny has worked with Division I collegiate teams from UCLA, USC, and Hofstra University, individual high school athletes of all levels, and athletes of all sports and ages, professional, international, Olympic, and amateur. Dr. Jenny was the 2012 USET Olympic Team Sport Psychologist for the United States Olympic Dressage Team in London. 

After working for a decade with high performing athletes, Dr. Jenny took her experience to the corporate world, applying the tools of high performance to the pressures of the business world. As a keynote speaker and corporate trainer.

With a philosophy of blending of science/research, education, experience, and intuition, her ability to flex and draw from multi-dimensional resources creates a powerful experience and remarkable results. Dr. Jenny successfully applies her years of experience promoting health, wellness, and performance to sport and corporate teams and individuals looking to make a lasting, positive difference in their professional and personal lives. 

I’ve known Dr Jenny from my days living on Long Island… Now we are both here in Ocala. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>879f2901-e9bd-4a42-8bd6-d31a3699ac4aFri, 02 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -040001:06:35falsefull12502501EP249: Postural Rehabilitation with Dr Judith Shoemaker & Dr Karen GellmanEP249: Postural Rehabilitation with Dr Judith Shoemaker & Dr Karen GellmanIn this episode I am joined by Dr Judith Shoemaker and Dr Karen Gellman. They talk about Postural Rehabilitation and why horses may not respond to treatment. It is often due to underlying imbalances and they discuss different areas you’ll want to look at. Free webinar about Postural Rehabilitation.

About the Guests: 

Judith M. Shoemaker, DVM, is well known practitioner and educator in integrative veterinary medicine and therapy.  A 1980 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Shoemaker's 32 year experience in clinical practice focuses on holistic medicine and therapy, utilizing chiropractic, acupuncture, state of the art dentistry and farriery, and multiple other complementary modalities.  Licensed in 16 states, she provides comprehensive maintenance, therapeutic management and consultation for top competitors, and companion animals, in the US and internationally. 

Dr. Karen Gellman holds DVM and PhD degrees from Cornell University in animal locomotion biomechanics. She has advanced training and certification in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic, and has practiced these and other holistic modalities since 1995.  She teaches about posture, biomechanics and holistic therapies to veterinarians world wide, is research director of Maximum Horsepower Research and practices holistic veterinary medicine in New York State, and on a consulting basis.  In 2024, Dr. Gellman revived the popular Postural Rehabilitation program, with co-teachers Dr. Judith Shoemaker and Alexander Teacher Elizabeth Reese, offering Postural Rehabilitation Professional training online for equine professionals and Postural Rehabilitation for Horses for riders and horse enthusiasts. 


About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I am joined by Dr Judith Shoemaker and Dr Karen Gellman. They talk about Postural Rehabilitation and why horses may not respond to treatment. It is often due to underlying imbalances and they discuss different areas you’ll want to look at. Free webinar about Postural Rehabilitation.

About the Guests: 

Judith M. Shoemaker, DVM, is well known practitioner and educator in integrative veterinary medicine and therapy.  A 1980 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Shoemaker's 32 year experience in clinical practice focuses on holistic medicine and therapy, utilizing chiropractic, acupuncture, state of the art dentistry and farriery, and multiple other complementary modalities.  Licensed in 16 states, she provides comprehensive maintenance, therapeutic management and consultation for top competitors, and companion animals, in the US and internationally. 

Dr. Karen Gellman holds DVM and PhD degrees from Cornell University in animal locomotion biomechanics. She has advanced training and certification in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic, and has practiced these and other holistic modalities since 1995.  She teaches about posture, biomechanics and holistic therapies to veterinarians world wide, is research director of Maximum Horsepower Research and practices holistic veterinary medicine in New York State, and on a consulting basis.  In 2024, Dr. Gellman revived the popular Postural Rehabilitation program, with co-teachers Dr. Judith Shoemaker and Alexander Teacher Elizabeth Reese, offering Postural Rehabilitation Professional training online for equine professionals and Postural Rehabilitation for Horses for riders and horse enthusiasts. 


About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>ec6ff337-cc25-4348-b55e-468e0d257062Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -040056:30falsefull12492491EP248: Your Horse's M.O.EP248: Your Horse's M.O.In this episode I talk about your horse’s M.O. Is there a quirk or behavior that continues through as you train? That even if you improve it, it comes back…  how do we feel about that and what do we do about it? 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>In this episode I talk about your horse’s M.O. Is there a quirk or behavior that continues through as you train? That even if you improve it, it comes back…  how do we feel about that and what do we do about it? 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>df7e2106-6ecc-4fb1-a92c-c19d479f1cc7Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -040027:16falsefull12482481EP247: Wanting ToEP247: Wanting ToIn this episode I muse about how my horses and I navigate our feelings of ‘wanting to’ do things together (or not). I’ll share some stories of my horses and hopefully leave you feeling a little more free. 

 

About the Host:

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I muse about how my horses and I navigate our feelings of ‘wanting to’ do things together (or not). I’ll share some stories of my horses and hopefully leave you feeling a little more free. 

 

About the Host:

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>07727c67-b3c7-438b-9efd-96447c099b86Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -040039:23falsefull12472471EP246: My Horse is PerfectEP246: My Horse is PerfectIn this episode I talk about how perfect my horses are - not just my horses, but your horses, and all horses! This is not some superficial positive thinking, it’s  a context and an attitude that has a tremendous influence on how you train and live with horses. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I talk about how perfect my horses are - not just my horses, but your horses, and all horses! This is not some superficial positive thinking, it’s  a context and an attitude that has a tremendous influence on how you train and live with horses. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>24a7e719-382b-48cc-85dc-87313d560672Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -040022:35falsefull12462461EP245: Wild Horses with Scott BecksteadEP245: Wild Horses with Scott BecksteadIn this episode I’ll be talking with Scott Beckstead of the Wild Horse Refuge in Colorado. We’ll talk about how he is helping wild horses who have been rounded up by the Bureau of Land Management return to a life of freedom.

About the Guest:

A lifelong student and admirer of horses and all equines, Scott Beckstead grew up with horses on his family’s farm and spent much of his childhood and youth on horseback in the mountains of Idaho. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Utah State University and his JD from the University of Utah, Beckstead worked as an attorney in private practice for 17 years on the central Oregon coast before going to work full-time in the animal protection sector as a legislative lobbyist, agriculture policy director, and equine welfare specialist. During his time on the coast he also served as the mayor of Waldport, Oregon from 2002 to 2007. 

Beckstead became known for his special expertise in the field of animal law, and has taught that subject as well as classes on wildlife, animal agriculture, cannabis, and polar law at Willamette University College of Law as an adjunct professor of law since 2010. In 2000, he co-authored Animal Law, the first casebook on the subject. 

Because of his familiarity with horses, livestock, and farm animals, Beckstead provides training to law enforcement agencies on how to handle and work with those animals, and how to investigate equine and livestock cruelty and neglect. He currently serves as Chief Equine Programs Director for The Wild Animal Sanctuary, overseeing the organization’s work to save and protect equines both wild and domestic. Beckstead is married to Jackie and has four children, two grandchildren, and an assortment of pets. 

Wild Horse Refuge: https://www.wildhorserefuge.org/

Contact Scott: scott@wildanimalsanctuary.org 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I’ll be talking with Scott Beckstead of the Wild Horse Refuge in Colorado. We’ll talk about how he is helping wild horses who have been rounded up by the Bureau of Land Management return to a life of freedom.

About the Guest:

A lifelong student and admirer of horses and all equines, Scott Beckstead grew up with horses on his family’s farm and spent much of his childhood and youth on horseback in the mountains of Idaho. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Utah State University and his JD from the University of Utah, Beckstead worked as an attorney in private practice for 17 years on the central Oregon coast before going to work full-time in the animal protection sector as a legislative lobbyist, agriculture policy director, and equine welfare specialist. During his time on the coast he also served as the mayor of Waldport, Oregon from 2002 to 2007. 

Beckstead became known for his special expertise in the field of animal law, and has taught that subject as well as classes on wildlife, animal agriculture, cannabis, and polar law at Willamette University College of Law as an adjunct professor of law since 2010. In 2000, he co-authored Animal Law, the first casebook on the subject. 

Because of his familiarity with horses, livestock, and farm animals, Beckstead provides training to law enforcement agencies on how to handle and work with those animals, and how to investigate equine and livestock cruelty and neglect. He currently serves as Chief Equine Programs Director for The Wild Animal Sanctuary, overseeing the organization’s work to save and protect equines both wild and domestic. Beckstead is married to Jackie and has four children, two grandchildren, and an assortment of pets. 

Wild Horse Refuge: https://www.wildhorserefuge.org/

Contact Scott: scott@wildanimalsanctuary.org 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>49c7aeea-35d7-492c-a889-d155200fafd5Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -040043:24falsefull12452451EP244: Pressure & Freedom with Elsa SinclairEP244: Pressure & Freedom with Elsa SinclairIn this episode I talk with Elsa Sinclair of Taming Wild. I invite her to discuss her opinion on pressure, escalating pressure, and freedom. She offered a unique and nuanced opinion about pressure and how it fits into her Freedom-Based training techniques. 

 

About the Guest: 

For ELSA SINCLAIR, horse training has been a lifelong pursuit, but her career took a turn when one day a student asked her if horses really enjoyed being ridden, and more importantly, if they knew they had a choice in the matter. Without an answer for her student, Sinclair set off on a quest to find one: If horses were given a choice, would they let us ride them—without force, control, or treats to lure them? With a Mustang mare straight off the range and a desire to connect using none of the usual horse training “tools,” just body language, Sinclair began to explore the possibilities. Her project led to a documentary called Taming Wild and ultimately to the method of horsemanship she now teaches: Freedom Based Training® (tamingwild.com). 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I talk with Elsa Sinclair of Taming Wild. I invite her to discuss her opinion on pressure, escalating pressure, and freedom. She offered a unique and nuanced opinion about pressure and how it fits into her Freedom-Based training techniques. 

 

About the Guest: 

For ELSA SINCLAIR, horse training has been a lifelong pursuit, but her career took a turn when one day a student asked her if horses really enjoyed being ridden, and more importantly, if they knew they had a choice in the matter. Without an answer for her student, Sinclair set off on a quest to find one: If horses were given a choice, would they let us ride them—without force, control, or treats to lure them? With a Mustang mare straight off the range and a desire to connect using none of the usual horse training “tools,” just body language, Sinclair began to explore the possibilities. Her project led to a documentary called Taming Wild and ultimately to the method of horsemanship she now teaches: Freedom Based Training® (tamingwild.com). 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>bbac322b-0d68-450e-a1f1-04bed3781fdaFri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -040056:32falsefull12442441EP243: NarrationEP243: NarrationIn this episode I talk about the power of narration. It’s a technique I use to build confidence, gain clarity, minimize fear, and to stay in the moment. 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I talk about the power of narration. It’s a technique I use to build confidence, gain clarity, minimize fear, and to stay in the moment. 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>6c948ba6-3009-4011-be8a-6daab9729c16Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -040029:45falsefull12432431EP242: Fun With NumbersEP242: Fun With NumbersIn this episode I have some fun with numbers, starting with a loose calculation of how much time I’ve spent practicing with horses, then somehow I move on to balance, connection, and resistance.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>In this episode I have some fun with numbers, starting with a loose calculation of how much time I’ve spent practicing with horses, then somehow I move on to balance, connection, and resistance.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>77d4f612-319b-411e-973c-ab46298d8c82Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -040028:45falsefull12422421EP241: You Don't Have to Feel BadEP241: You Don't Have to Feel BadIn this episode I talk about a disturbing situation where some professionals are actively making students feel bad about themselves in the name of caring about horses. I’ll share my thoughts and how you can avoid falling into this trap. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I talk about a disturbing situation where some professionals are actively making students feel bad about themselves in the name of caring about horses. I’ll share my thoughts and how you can avoid falling into this trap. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>880c140d-f2d8-441d-8d95-467cd5e97f4dFri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -040034:55falsefull12412411EP240: A Conversation with Tik MaynardEP240: A Conversation with Tik MaynardIn this episode I talk with Tik Maynard, professional event rider, author, and two-time winner of The Road To The Horse colt starting championships.

About the Guest:

Tik Maynard is a renowned equestrian from Canada. He is a trainer, and author of 2 books: In The Middle Are The Horsemen, and Starting in The Middle…. He is known for his expertise in horsemanship, eventing, and colt starting, notably winning The Road To The Horse colt-starting competition twice.

He represented Canada in Modern Pentathlon at the 2007 Pan American Games and has competed at the advanced level in Three-Day Eventing, holding long-listed status for the Canadian team.  Tik won the Freestyle twice at the Thoroughbred Makeover and judged it once. 

He currently runs Copperline Equestrian in Ocala, Florida with his wife, professional event rider Sinead Halpin. 


About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>In this episode I talk with Tik Maynard, professional event rider, author, and two-time winner of The Road To The Horse colt starting championships.

About the Guest:

Tik Maynard is a renowned equestrian from Canada. He is a trainer, and author of 2 books: In The Middle Are The Horsemen, and Starting in The Middle…. He is known for his expertise in horsemanship, eventing, and colt starting, notably winning The Road To The Horse colt-starting competition twice.

He represented Canada in Modern Pentathlon at the 2007 Pan American Games and has competed at the advanced level in Three-Day Eventing, holding long-listed status for the Canadian team.  Tik won the Freestyle twice at the Thoroughbred Makeover and judged it once. 

He currently runs Copperline Equestrian in Ocala, Florida with his wife, professional event rider Sinead Halpin. 


About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>62baa555-0ee2-4618-b9e8-838f1f8b3228Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -040001:02:36falsefull12402401EP239: Me & My EnergyEP239: Me & My EnergyIn this episode I talk about energy; not the kind that has to do with bigger gaits, or stronger aids, but the kind that effects how we are doing what we are doing.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I talk about energy; not the kind that has to do with bigger gaits, or stronger aids, but the kind that effects how we are doing what we are doing.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>193ff40c-c8a9-4af2-8fad-3ad65bac76aaFri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -040041:40falsefull12392391EP238: A Quick Note From KarenEP238: A Quick Note From KarenWe’re taking a little summer break from the pod. See you in September!  

]]>We’re taking a little summer break from the pod. See you in September!  

]]>0bcd1bc2-cb40-4f35-98d6-9a309c7ff9d7Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:45:00 -040003:30falsefull12382381EP237: More is MoreEP237: More is MoreOften we who want harmony and lightness can tend to focus on doing less, asking for less, and being as invisible as possible. In this episode I talk about how sometimes we want to do more, ask for more, and be more obvious in our requests.  

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>Often we who want harmony and lightness can tend to focus on doing less, asking for less, and being as invisible as possible. In this episode I talk about how sometimes we want to do more, ask for more, and be more obvious in our requests.  

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>314ec8de-0ddc-42fc-9bf9-7f1adafaa107Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -040033:00falsefull12372371EP236: Chat with Christina Keim, Author of: UnwantedEP236: Chat with Christina Keim, Author of: UnwantedIn this episode I speak with Christina Keim, author of Unwanted, The Causes and Effects of America’s Horse Population Crisis. This is a book every horse lover needs to read, and I’m so happy to share this with you. It’s a subject that is uncomfortable to look at, but necessary.  

About the Guest:

Christina Keim, M.Ed., M.F.A. is an award-winning equestrian journalist and professional horsewoman with over 25 years experience in the industry. Her written work has appeared extensively in top equestrian publications, and she is the author of the new book, Unwanted: the Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis. For nearly twenty years a top intercollegiate hunter seat coach, Ms. Keim now teaches compassionate horsemanship and offers Equestrian Yoga and Mounted Mindfulness sessions both on the road and out of her Cold Moon Farm in Rochester, New Hampshire (christinakeim.com). 


About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I speak with Christina Keim, author of Unwanted, The Causes and Effects of America’s Horse Population Crisis. This is a book every horse lover needs to read, and I’m so happy to share this with you. It’s a subject that is uncomfortable to look at, but necessary.  

About the Guest:

Christina Keim, M.Ed., M.F.A. is an award-winning equestrian journalist and professional horsewoman with over 25 years experience in the industry. Her written work has appeared extensively in top equestrian publications, and she is the author of the new book, Unwanted: the Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis. For nearly twenty years a top intercollegiate hunter seat coach, Ms. Keim now teaches compassionate horsemanship and offers Equestrian Yoga and Mounted Mindfulness sessions both on the road and out of her Cold Moon Farm in Rochester, New Hampshire (christinakeim.com). 


About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>c2bdf3fd-18e9-4f59-ab34-2aff1a3732f3Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -040055:00falsefull12362361EP235: Chat with DN Instructor, Niki Wilde BroadheadEP235: Chat with DN Instructor, Niki Wilde BroadheadIn this episode we’ll meet my newest DN licensed Instructor, Niki Wilde Broadhead from Utah. She has a background in foundational horsemanship and a passion for cowboy dressage and teaching. 

About the Guest:

Niki has a strong background in foundational horsemanship, foal handling, and problem horses. She is a cowboy dressage endorsed clinician and a cowboy dressage level 3 judge with distinction, and has spent many years advancing adults and children. She is a really dedicated and enthusiastic  horsewoman, student, and instructor and I’m happy to introduce her to you. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/wildeoatshorsemanship, https://www.instagram.com/wildeoatshorsemanship/ 


About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode we’ll meet my newest DN licensed Instructor, Niki Wilde Broadhead from Utah. She has a background in foundational horsemanship and a passion for cowboy dressage and teaching. 

About the Guest:

Niki has a strong background in foundational horsemanship, foal handling, and problem horses. She is a cowboy dressage endorsed clinician and a cowboy dressage level 3 judge with distinction, and has spent many years advancing adults and children. She is a really dedicated and enthusiastic  horsewoman, student, and instructor and I’m happy to introduce her to you. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/wildeoatshorsemanship, https://www.instagram.com/wildeoatshorsemanship/ 


About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>88902f33-8574-4293-b546-12a658e2cfa6Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -040052:39falsefull12352351EP234: Reintroduction: Happy Athlete Training ScaleEP234: Reintroduction: Happy Athlete Training ScaleThis episode is a reintroduction of one of the most important concepts I teach, the Happy Athlete Training Scale. 

This is the framework for ethical training with a prioritization on your horse’s well-being. This training scale is ALWAYS in the back of my mind as I assess my horses and make my day-to-day and moment-to-moment training decisions. It’s simply my best, most simple description (so far) for explaining how to make those decisions.

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>This episode is a reintroduction of one of the most important concepts I teach, the Happy Athlete Training Scale. 

This is the framework for ethical training with a prioritization on your horse’s well-being. This training scale is ALWAYS in the back of my mind as I assess my horses and make my day-to-day and moment-to-moment training decisions. It’s simply my best, most simple description (so far) for explaining how to make those decisions.

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>9a4bdb43-8091-4f08-a17e-efb388c78dcfFri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -040041:35falsefull12342341EP233: Clear It, or Clarify ItEP233: Clear It, or Clarify ItIn this episode I give you a simple technique you can use in many different situations to improve what’s going on between you and your horse. 

About the Host:

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I give you a simple technique you can use in many different situations to improve what’s going on between you and your horse. 

About the Host:

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>6592d7fb-aea3-41bd-a38e-117eb04e0ac4Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -040025:21falsefull12332331EP232: Professionals of a Certain AgeEP232: Professionals of a Certain AgeIn this episode I talk about some of the challenges of being a horse professional for many decades, how things change, and perhaps a more positive way to navigate it. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>In this episode I talk about some of the challenges of being a horse professional for many decades, how things change, and perhaps a more positive way to navigate it. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>840ccb4c-355f-4469-b2aa-af927c4ac368Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -040027:39falsefull12322321EP231: You or The Horse?EP231: You or The Horse?In this episode I talk about how to keep track of all the things we need to keep track of when we’re doing stuff with our horses, and how do we know if it’s us that need to change or our horse? 

About the Host:

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>In this episode I talk about how to keep track of all the things we need to keep track of when we’re doing stuff with our horses, and how do we know if it’s us that need to change or our horse? 

About the Host:

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>41f17817-04b9-43c9-9faa-8c99a36101efFri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -040029:14falsefull12312311EP230: Why Should They?EP230: Why Should They?In this episode I’ll talk about some ways I help myself make decisions with my horses (and life). 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about some ways I help myself make decisions with my horses (and life). 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>47b280b2-10c3-4e3f-b895-4a8101cf1317Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -040032:02falsefull12302301EP229: Intention & SurrenderEP229: Intention & SurrenderIn this episode I talk about intention and surrender, that delicate dance between having a plan and allowing things to happen naturally, between leading our horses to do things, and allowing them to offer. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I talk about intention and surrender, that delicate dance between having a plan and allowing things to happen naturally, between leading our horses to do things, and allowing them to offer. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>c00ebff9-463b-4489-beb6-7e903975d039Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -040034:16falsefull12292291EP228: Responding To Welfare IssuesEP228: Responding To Welfare IssuesIn this episode I take a look at horse welfare and how we can respond to situations where we think a horse is in a less-than-ideal situation. I’ll share three models, two to help you assess a situation and one to decide how to respond. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>In this episode I take a look at horse welfare and how we can respond to situations where we think a horse is in a less-than-ideal situation. I’ll share three models, two to help you assess a situation and one to decide how to respond. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>f2431a80-8727-42a9-9ae2-cdbf11348721Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 -040045:04falsefull12282281EP227: Stopping RidingEP227: Stopping RidingIn this episode I answer a listener’s question about the challenge of deciding when to stop riding when it is the horse’s decision to stop. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I answer a listener’s question about the challenge of deciding when to stop riding when it is the horse’s decision to stop. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>8e473874-4ddf-48bd-8e68-2372ced30c41Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00 -040037:24falsefull12272271EP226: Animal Consciousness, A FableEP226: Animal Consciousness, A FableIn this episode I talk about animal consciousness. It’s a big subject that can get confusing quickly, and that’s why I wrote a fable about it. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>In this episode I talk about animal consciousness. It’s a big subject that can get confusing quickly, and that’s why I wrote a fable about it. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>1ae9da8a-78ed-4e5f-8cb8-cbfdbf24220bFri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00 -040025:16falsefull12262261EP225: The Extraordinary OrdinaryEP225: The Extraordinary OrdinaryIn this episode I talk about the magical stuff, those synchronous, rare moments when the stars align, and how maybe they are much more ordinary in the best way possible.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode I talk about the magical stuff, those synchronous, rare moments when the stars align, and how maybe they are much more ordinary in the best way possible.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>f1da93ec-dcb6-40c9-82cc-1ec595993c3bFri, 25 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -040028:03falsefull12252251EP224: Revisiting Going ThroughEP224: Revisiting Going ThroughIn this episode we revisit episode 87 on Going Through because it is such an important subject! This episode is about throughness in the dressagey sense of the word, and it’s also about going all the way through a process… so instead of getting stuck in the messy middle, you find your way to the beautiful stuff on the other side. Even if you’ve heard this one before, listen again with new ears… I’ll bet there is something you need help getting through right now that this will help you with. 

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode we revisit episode 87 on Going Through because it is such an important subject! This episode is about throughness in the dressagey sense of the word, and it’s also about going all the way through a process… so instead of getting stuck in the messy middle, you find your way to the beautiful stuff on the other side. Even if you’ve heard this one before, listen again with new ears… I’ll bet there is something you need help getting through right now that this will help you with. 

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>74174faf-404d-4514-b91e-ab402b0d079aFri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -040033:40falsefull12242241EP223: 2 Exercises, 1 Birthday WishEP223: 2 Exercises, 1 Birthday WishIn this episode I share a couple favorite must-have flexibility exercises from my book. I also share my birthday wish!

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode I share a couple favorite must-have flexibility exercises from my book. I also share my birthday wish!

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>5f7259ac-e0c1-421b-a189-c28a7946b892Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -040029:53falsefull12232231EP222: All About the Sweet Spot ProgramEP222: All About the Sweet Spot ProgramThis episode is all about the Sweet Spot program and how it helps you find more harmony with your horse in an empowering and transformative way. At the time this is episode is released registration for the program is open (it only opens twice a year) so we want to make it easy for you to know if it’s right for you either now or in the future. You’ll hear from me and some SS students. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>This episode is all about the Sweet Spot program and how it helps you find more harmony with your horse in an empowering and transformative way. At the time this is episode is released registration for the program is open (it only opens twice a year) so we want to make it easy for you to know if it’s right for you either now or in the future. You’ll hear from me and some SS students. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>0055d7d3-ccd7-4fcb-92cc-ecc34647ba7eFri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -040051:17falsefull12222221EP221: Questions and AnswersEP221: Questions and AnswersIn this episode I am joined by DN Instructor Shawna Lewis. We answer questions from listeners. There are questions about connection with the reins, low energy horses, reactive horses, crooked horses and taking lessons.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>In this episode I am joined by DN Instructor Shawna Lewis. We answer questions from listeners. There are questions about connection with the reins, low energy horses, reactive horses, crooked horses and taking lessons.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>fb614c70-0c9d-4f55-8fbe-c97168db5891Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -040055:16falsefull12212211EP220: A Story and AdviceEP220: A Story and AdviceIn this episode I’ll tell a funny little scary story that is remotely horse-related and then I’ll share 5 pieces of advice that will help you with horses (and maybe with more than horses).

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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  • Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
  • Link to the spider story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10233068716956086&set=a.1180261702707
  • Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
  • The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
  • Lateral Work Simplified Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sideways
  • Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off
  • Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
  • Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
  • Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
  • Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/
  • Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
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]]>In this episode I’ll tell a funny little scary story that is remotely horse-related and then I’ll share 5 pieces of advice that will help you with horses (and maybe with more than horses).

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

  • Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
  • Link to the spider story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10233068716956086&set=a.1180261702707
  • Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
  • The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
  • Lateral Work Simplified Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sideways
  • Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off
  • Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
  • Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
  • Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
  • Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/
  • Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
  • Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>1faef29b-abb5-4181-a6ea-f76d18d294c3Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -040019:03falsefull12202201EP219: Musical Freestyle with Sandra BeaulieuEP219: Musical Freestyle with Sandra BeaulieuIn this episode I talk with Sandra Beaulieu, the award-winning author of FREESTYLE: The Ultimate Guide to Riding, Training, and Competing to Music. Sandra is a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, a USDF Freestyle Bronze Bar recipient, and a USDF "L" Graduate.  

She saw a need in the dressage world for do-it-yourself freestyle information and is passionate about helping riders begin the dance with their horse.  

We’ll talk about why you might want to ride to music even if you don’t want to do a competitive musical freestyle… and how to start creating one if you do. She has a free download for you with some great tips… 

About the Guest: 

Sandra Beaulieu is a creative equestrian that combines her passion for dressage, equine art, and musical freestyle to inspire and help others have fun with their horses. She is an author, a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, a USDF Freestyle Bronze Bar recipient, and a USDF "L" Graduate.  Sandra performs with her horse at special events like Equitana, the Equine Affaire, and BreyerFest. She believes that positive energy, love, and creativity are the key ingredients to create a strong bond with your horse. You can learn more about her at: https://beginthedance.com/.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>In this episode I talk with Sandra Beaulieu, the award-winning author of FREESTYLE: The Ultimate Guide to Riding, Training, and Competing to Music. Sandra is a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, a USDF Freestyle Bronze Bar recipient, and a USDF "L" Graduate.  

She saw a need in the dressage world for do-it-yourself freestyle information and is passionate about helping riders begin the dance with their horse.  

We’ll talk about why you might want to ride to music even if you don’t want to do a competitive musical freestyle… and how to start creating one if you do. She has a free download for you with some great tips… 

About the Guest: 

Sandra Beaulieu is a creative equestrian that combines her passion for dressage, equine art, and musical freestyle to inspire and help others have fun with their horses. She is an author, a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, a USDF Freestyle Bronze Bar recipient, and a USDF "L" Graduate.  Sandra performs with her horse at special events like Equitana, the Equine Affaire, and BreyerFest. She believes that positive energy, love, and creativity are the key ingredients to create a strong bond with your horse. You can learn more about her at: https://beginthedance.com/.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>d826e830-46bc-43dd-866c-bffa44f5f308Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -040001:01:13falsefull12192191EP218: Lateral Work & Self CarriageEP218: Lateral Work & Self CarriageIn this episode I talk about a couple of excerpts from my book. This time it’s about lateral work and self carriage.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>In this episode I talk about a couple of excerpts from my book. This time it’s about lateral work and self carriage.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>d7ebceac-2a39-42f8-8b85-5316b4c0e9c2Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -040038:00falsefull12182181EP217: The DanceEP217: The DanceIn this episode I talk about the most important middle between reward and punishment: Communication and Dancing.  

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I talk about the most important middle between reward and punishment: Communication and Dancing.  

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>4557ed75-8577-49d5-af37-8c90fa23e68bFri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -040035:02falsefull12172171EP216: When to Focus on BiomechanicsEP216: When to Focus on BiomechanicsIn this episode I talk about when it’s appropriate to prioritize improving how your horse moves. Doing it too soon or too late both have consequences…The most important thing is you learn how to do it!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

  • Sweet Spot Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot
  • Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
  • Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off
  • The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
  • Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
  • Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
  • Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
  • Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/
  • Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
  • Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I talk about when it’s appropriate to prioritize improving how your horse moves. Doing it too soon or too late both have consequences…The most important thing is you learn how to do it!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

  • Sweet Spot Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot
  • Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
  • Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off
  • The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
  • Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
  • Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
  • Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
  • Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/
  • Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
  • Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>53ee6ae4-92a3-466c-9714-668411d01101Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -040041:32falsefull12162161EP215: This, That, & The Other ThingEP215: This, That, & The Other ThingIn this episode I’ll talk about variety - the kind we choose, and the kind we don’t.  

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about variety - the kind we choose, and the kind we don’t.  

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>49637c9a-43e4-4d6c-91c6-3e5e81647e2cFri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -040036:00falsefull12152151EP214: WhyEP214: WhyIn this episode I muse about motivation and WHY we do horses… and how that may or may not affect the results we get. I’ll also share another story of how smart my horse Atomic is. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>In this episode I muse about motivation and WHY we do horses… and how that may or may not affect the results we get. I’ll also share another story of how smart my horse Atomic is. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>10c1ef53-ff07-44af-8e5e-c663bdfbcc8bFri, 17 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -040044:44falsefull12142141EP213: Equine Posture and Dentistry with Dr. Karen GellmanEP213: Equine Posture and Dentistry with Dr. Karen GellmanIn this episode I talk with Dr. Karen Gellman who specializes in biomechanics. She is part of a team of people who created the Postural Rehabilitation program. We’ll be talking about Equine Dentistry and Posture. It is full of valuable information. Not to be missed! 

About the Guest:

Dr. Karen Gellman is a graduate of Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, and has a doctorate from Cornell in animal locomotion biomechanics. She has advanced training and certification in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic and has practiced these and other holistic modalities since 1995.   She teaches internationally about posture, locomotion biomechanics, equine dentistry and veterinary complementary therapies to veterinary professionals and allied professions. And is a teacher in the postural rehabilitation course she co-created 

Dr. Gellman is the research director for Maximum Horsepower Research, receiving an AHVMF grant in 2014 to study posture in horses.  The first paper from this work, "Standing Horse Posture: a longer stance is more stable", published in 2022, was recently featured in Equus Magazine.  In 2019, Dr. Gellman founded Plena Curae Botanical Solutions, a company making novel botanical pain solutions for pets and horses, and in 2021 began developing DVM Detective, a platform for on-line virtual holistic veterinary care and education.   


About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I talk with Dr. Karen Gellman who specializes in biomechanics. She is part of a team of people who created the Postural Rehabilitation program. We’ll be talking about Equine Dentistry and Posture. It is full of valuable information. Not to be missed! 

About the Guest:

Dr. Karen Gellman is a graduate of Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, and has a doctorate from Cornell in animal locomotion biomechanics. She has advanced training and certification in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic and has practiced these and other holistic modalities since 1995.   She teaches internationally about posture, locomotion biomechanics, equine dentistry and veterinary complementary therapies to veterinary professionals and allied professions. And is a teacher in the postural rehabilitation course she co-created 

Dr. Gellman is the research director for Maximum Horsepower Research, receiving an AHVMF grant in 2014 to study posture in horses.  The first paper from this work, "Standing Horse Posture: a longer stance is more stable", published in 2022, was recently featured in Equus Magazine.  In 2019, Dr. Gellman founded Plena Curae Botanical Solutions, a company making novel botanical pain solutions for pets and horses, and in 2021 began developing DVM Detective, a platform for on-line virtual holistic veterinary care and education.   


About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>106fcca5-83be-4ad9-acb4-20b81d75b92cFri, 03 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -040001:00:58falsefull12132131EP212B: New Year Message 2025EP212B: New Year Message 2025This is a bonus New Year Letter from Karen.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>This is a bonus New Year Letter from Karen.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>1d872167-1cd8-4e20-b361-97935a4315c0Wed, 01 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -040026:48falsefull12122121EP212: Attuned Assessment with Dr. Lily WilsonEP212: Attuned Assessment with Dr. Lily WilsonIn this episode I am joined by Dr. Lily Wilson, a veterinary surgeon who has created a new way of helping horse owners take the very best care of their equine partners. Today we talk about Dr. Lily’s 3 Pillars: Attuned Assessment, Whole-hearted decision-making and Compassionate implementation, as well as her 4 deep roots for health and happiness. It’s a conversation packed with information that I think you are going to LOVE.

 

About the Guest:

Dr. Lily Wilson, BVetMed BSc(Hons) MRCVS, has a wide breadth and depth of passions and expertise. Lily has worked in practice treating pets, horses and livestock in a variety of settings including general practice, in a hospital as an emergency clinician, and volunteering overseas. She has done postgraduate programmes in ecosystem health and in advanced veterinary practice.  

Her special interests are: species-appropriate husbandry; anatomy and locomotion; pain physiology; ethical training; and mutually beneficial coexistence of people with the natural world. Lily is now combining her passions into a service that guides animal guardians to nurture all-round wellbeing and partnership. 

You can learn more about Dr. Lily and her hybrid veterinary advice and coaching services at Nurturing Nature Equine: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/ 

 

About the Host: 

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I am joined by Dr. Lily Wilson, a veterinary surgeon who has created a new way of helping horse owners take the very best care of their equine partners. Today we talk about Dr. Lily’s 3 Pillars: Attuned Assessment, Whole-hearted decision-making and Compassionate implementation, as well as her 4 deep roots for health and happiness. It’s a conversation packed with information that I think you are going to LOVE.

 

About the Guest:

Dr. Lily Wilson, BVetMed BSc(Hons) MRCVS, has a wide breadth and depth of passions and expertise. Lily has worked in practice treating pets, horses and livestock in a variety of settings including general practice, in a hospital as an emergency clinician, and volunteering overseas. She has done postgraduate programmes in ecosystem health and in advanced veterinary practice.  

Her special interests are: species-appropriate husbandry; anatomy and locomotion; pain physiology; ethical training; and mutually beneficial coexistence of people with the natural world. Lily is now combining her passions into a service that guides animal guardians to nurture all-round wellbeing and partnership. 

You can learn more about Dr. Lily and her hybrid veterinary advice and coaching services at Nurturing Nature Equine: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/ 

 

About the Host: 

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>202c7ffe-3b94-4490-8fdd-f1f1dfa64c02Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -040001:24:30falsefull12122121EP211: 3 Random ThoughtsEP211: 3 Random ThoughtsIn this episode, I’ll be sharing 3 random thoughts: A story about how smart horses are, some beautiful irony in the horse world today, and some reassurance for the people most worried about their horse’s well-being. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>In this episode, I’ll be sharing 3 random thoughts: A story about how smart horses are, some beautiful irony in the horse world today, and some reassurance for the people most worried about their horse’s well-being. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>7892b55c-fc38-41c5-ac2c-d0237a7f93d6Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -040038:22falsefull12112111EP210: Night CheckEP210: Night CheckIn this episode, you’ll be joining me while I do night check on Atomic. You’ll share our private special time together and muse about relationships with horses. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>In this episode, you’ll be joining me while I do night check on Atomic. You’ll share our private special time together and muse about relationships with horses. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>96861b0e-4745-4371-aa5d-83fe069960bdFri, 29 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -040057:05falsefull12102101EP209: The BasicsEP209: The BasicsIn this episode I talk about the power of the basics and some essential things you’ll want to get great at. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I talk about the power of the basics and some essential things you’ll want to get great at. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>80c67829-a5f7-4f20-bfeb-babc347db358Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -040029:26falsefull12092091EP208: HarmonyEP208: HarmonyIn this episode, I’ll muse about harmony. It’s not about everything being perfect. You can harmonize with disharmony! 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>In this episode, I’ll muse about harmony. It’s not about everything being perfect. You can harmonize with disharmony! 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>96d2b700-a54f-44ee-bf60-a0fd9687a7d2Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -040036:03falsefull12082081EP207: Performance Story #2EP207: Performance Story #2In this episode, I tell a story about some recent performances and teaching I did at the Iberian Showcase at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. I’ll share my experience and the behind the scenes story. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode, I tell a story about some recent performances and teaching I did at the Iberian Showcase at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. I’ll share my experience and the behind the scenes story. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>f7409b5a-b7ee-4f26-8f11-cf0b83572566Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -040058:11falsefull12072071EP206: SupplenessEP206: SupplenessIn this episode, Karen talks about suppleness and key factors to help your horse maximize his potential for it! It’s an important quality that has mental, emotional and physical aspects. It’s an amazing feeling to ride a supple horse. 

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode, Karen talks about suppleness and key factors to help your horse maximize his potential for it! It’s an important quality that has mental, emotional and physical aspects. It’s an amazing feeling to ride a supple horse. 

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>534100ea-4b6a-42dd-a0d4-fff09cb867e7Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -040037:25falsefull12062061EP205: Spurs & Double BridlesEP205: Spurs & Double BridlesWith double bridles and spurs now being optional in some dressage competitions, it is bringing up questions about why they are allowed at all, and why they would be compulsory. In this episode Karen explains the use of double bridles and spurs. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>With double bridles and spurs now being optional in some dressage competitions, it is bringing up questions about why they are allowed at all, and why they would be compulsory. In this episode Karen explains the use of double bridles and spurs. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>cd3db1a0-1cb9-46ec-b4f6-ffe71493fe68Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -040031:26falsefull12052051EP204: Tour of the TemenosEP204: Tour of the TemenosIn this episode I describe how I have my property set up so horses get a lot of freedom, choice, and variety, while still keeping things safe, functional, and easy for me to work within.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. HerFor The Love OfThe Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode I describe how I have my property set up so horses get a lot of freedom, choice, and variety, while still keeping things safe, functional, and easy for me to work within.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. HerFor The Love OfThe Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>3b37020b-af8b-4876-9d31-0a00d4801840Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -040048:28falsefull12042041EP203: Precision & PlayEP203: Precision & PlayIn this episode, I share a core concept in the DN program. It’s the key to getting results, and even more importantly, it’s the key to YOU creating and re-creating results independently.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode, I share a core concept in the DN program. It’s the key to getting results, and even more importantly, it’s the key to YOU creating and re-creating results independently.

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>765e0d28-000d-4709-be6b-2698d10aa935Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -040031:50falsefull12032031EP202: Imaginary LossEP202: Imaginary LossIn this episode I talk about a dynamic where a loss or a limit can actually create dramatic positive lessons and improvements. The trick is to master the dynamic so you don’t have to learn the lessons the hard way.  

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I talk about a dynamic where a loss or a limit can actually create dramatic positive lessons and improvements. The trick is to master the dynamic so you don’t have to learn the lessons the hard way.  

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>c05bea23-3afb-4ce5-975a-91068fe01b71Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -040032:15falsefull12022021EP201: PermissionEP201: PermissionIn this episode I talk about the technique of asking for permission from your horse. This is an important element of building a relationship based on mutual respect and understanding.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode I talk about the technique of asking for permission from your horse. This is an important element of building a relationship based on mutual respect and understanding.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>c0d497d9-0f99-43e1-b5b7-c4a2940f2c4dFri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -040036:51falsefull12012011EP200: Planning For ProgressEP200: Planning For ProgressIn this episode I talk about how to practice making better training plans for you and your horse. It’s less about recipes and more about knowing possibilities, paying attention to results, and being willing to mess it up and try again.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>In this episode I talk about how to practice making better training plans for you and your horse. It’s less about recipes and more about knowing possibilities, paying attention to results, and being willing to mess it up and try again.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>04b835cc-2df4-4f33-8f3f-869079eb0c39Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -040035:18falsefull12002001EP199: Taking Back DressageEP199: Taking Back DressageEpisode Summary: In this episode I try to untangle my mind around what dressage is, and reconcile the dressage I do with the sport of dressage. In the end, it’s about taking back the term dressage. 

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>Episode Summary: In this episode I try to untangle my mind around what dressage is, and reconcile the dressage I do with the sport of dressage. In the end, it’s about taking back the term dressage. 

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>6229682c-8d3c-43f9-9321-ccfe2741ac9aFri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -040026:38falsefull11991991EP198: Best of HTIH – Advocacy: Speak Your TruthEP198: Best of HTIH - Advocacy: Speak Your TruthIn this episode: I’ll talk about the importance of advocating for our horses, and how that advocacy actually has to start with ourselves.. 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.  

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]]>In this episode: I’ll talk about the importance of advocating for our horses, and how that advocacy actually has to start with ourselves.. 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.  

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]]>78bb719e-05de-4ba3-951e-498dab73b6e1Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -040042:57falsefull11981981EP197: Firmness with FairnessEP197: Firmness with FairnessEpisode Summary:

In this episode I talk about how we can be firm while being fair, clear while being compassionate, and be non-negotiable while still giving horses the opportunity to have a choice. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>Episode Summary:

In this episode I talk about how we can be firm while being fair, clear while being compassionate, and be non-negotiable while still giving horses the opportunity to have a choice. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>b1e92d6f-3b16-48ef-9889-516fd4cd2e8bFri, 19 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -040036:47falsefull11971971EP196: TransitionsEP196: TransitionsIn this episode I talk about transitions. I’ll give you some exercise to do with transitions to help your horse’s overall balance, engagement, and nimbleness.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>In this episode I talk about transitions. I’ll give you some exercise to do with transitions to help your horse’s overall balance, engagement, and nimbleness.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>3d5919fe-4e1b-44e6-84ab-5c92999e8a2aFri, 05 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -040034:21falsefull11961961EP195: HomeEP195: HomeIn this episode I explore common phrases I hear students use to describe their experience when learning DN. I seek to discover exactly why they say it, and what they were missing before. My hope is that this episode will help you stay more on track in your own journey.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode I explore common phrases I hear students use to describe their experience when learning DN. I seek to discover exactly why they say it, and what they were missing before. My hope is that this episode will help you stay more on track in your own journey.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>fcfdeba0-81bb-4db6-8a8a-43e654cd36cdFri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -040048:44falsefull11951951EP194: Enrichment With Mary RichardsEP194: Enrichment With Mary RichardsIn this episode I am joined by Mary Richards to talk about enrichment which is basically about how to keep our horses in a way that allows them to be the happiest horses they can be. I think you’ll really love this conversation where we’ll learn how even small changes can make a big difference. You’ll learn about Social, Cognitive, Sensory, & Physical Enrichment. 

About the Guest:

Mary Richards is an expert in animal behavior with a particular focus on equines. With over 15 years of experience as a zookeeper, Mary honed her skills in behavioral and environmental enrichment, developed keen observational abilities, and fostered a deep-seated passion for improving animal welfare. 

In her subsequent role as an Equine Zoological Manager, Mary was instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive enrichment programs for a large population of over 150 horses. Her work in this capacity underscored her commitment to enhancing the well-being of equines through innovative enrichment strategies. 

Mary's dedication to animal welfare extends beyond her professional endeavors. She is the proud owner of Bird, a 22-year-old Belgian Draft mare, who benefits from Mary's expertise and compassionate care. 

Driven by a mission to improve the lives of equines, Mary actively educates horse owners and equine facilities about the importance of enrichment. Her goal is to create a better world for horses through knowledge sharing and advocacy.

Learn more at: https://www.enrichedequine.com/ 


About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I am joined by Mary Richards to talk about enrichment which is basically about how to keep our horses in a way that allows them to be the happiest horses they can be. I think you’ll really love this conversation where we’ll learn how even small changes can make a big difference. You’ll learn about Social, Cognitive, Sensory, & Physical Enrichment. 

About the Guest:

Mary Richards is an expert in animal behavior with a particular focus on equines. With over 15 years of experience as a zookeeper, Mary honed her skills in behavioral and environmental enrichment, developed keen observational abilities, and fostered a deep-seated passion for improving animal welfare. 

In her subsequent role as an Equine Zoological Manager, Mary was instrumental in developing and implementing comprehensive enrichment programs for a large population of over 150 horses. Her work in this capacity underscored her commitment to enhancing the well-being of equines through innovative enrichment strategies. 

Mary's dedication to animal welfare extends beyond her professional endeavors. She is the proud owner of Bird, a 22-year-old Belgian Draft mare, who benefits from Mary's expertise and compassionate care. 

Driven by a mission to improve the lives of equines, Mary actively educates horse owners and equine facilities about the importance of enrichment. Her goal is to create a better world for horses through knowledge sharing and advocacy.

Learn more at: https://www.enrichedequine.com/ 


About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>f07bb471-b172-4fcf-b1f4-86728fd8f194Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -040001:04:29falsefull11941941EP 193: Best Of HTIH: Complicating Half HaltsEP 193: Best Of HTIH: Complicating Half HaltsThis episode re-introduces a popular episode from the archives about the famous (infamous) half halt. The half halt is an important concept in dressage - AND it’s a term I actually rarely use. I get a lot of questions about it, and anyone who has studied dressage or has taken dressage lessons has been asked to do a half halt. If you’ve ever been confused about what a half halt is or how to do it, keep on listening to this original episode on half halts. 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>This episode re-introduces a popular episode from the archives about the famous (infamous) half halt. The half halt is an important concept in dressage - AND it’s a term I actually rarely use. I get a lot of questions about it, and anyone who has studied dressage or has taken dressage lessons has been asked to do a half halt. If you’ve ever been confused about what a half halt is or how to do it, keep on listening to this original episode on half halts. 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>1219cb52-2dae-4731-a920-549e98c6b554Fri, 31 May 2024 12:00:00 -040042:54falsefull11931931EP192: Best of HTIH: NoticingEP192: Best of HTIH: NoticingThis episode is a re-introduction of a favorite episode of mine that goes more into our own minds rather than just horse training techniques, but I promise, what is in this episode will be a HUGE help to your horsemanship. It talks about what we notice, how our neurology works against us noticing everything we can notice, and it will give ideas for how to notice more of what we need to notice in order to improve. I love thinking about this kind of stuff, and I hope you enjoy listening to this replay of episode 104: Noticing.

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>This episode is a re-introduction of a favorite episode of mine that goes more into our own minds rather than just horse training techniques, but I promise, what is in this episode will be a HUGE help to your horsemanship. It talks about what we notice, how our neurology works against us noticing everything we can notice, and it will give ideas for how to notice more of what we need to notice in order to improve. I love thinking about this kind of stuff, and I hope you enjoy listening to this replay of episode 104: Noticing.

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>4d63438f-902e-4319-af22-016405d51a91Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00 -040030:07falsefull11921921EP191: Dissolving BraceEP191: Dissolving BraceIn this episode I talk about Brace, and more importantly, what we can do about it. As you might guess, the solution is a little about the horse, and about us. It takes 2 to keep a brace going, and it’s our responsibility to dissolve it.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

● Blog: Dissolving Brace: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/dissolving-brace

● Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

● Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/

● Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh. Save $100 with code: SAVE100

● The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

● The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

● Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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]]>In this episode I talk about Brace, and more importantly, what we can do about it. As you might guess, the solution is a little about the horse, and about us. It takes 2 to keep a brace going, and it’s our responsibility to dissolve it.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

● Blog: Dissolving Brace: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/dissolving-brace

● Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

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● Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh. Save $100 with code: SAVE100

● The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

● The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

● Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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]]>7b98c673-6237-43a1-96ad-4e95cba2792eFri, 03 May 2024 12:00:00 -040048:03falsefull11911911EP190: Best Of HTIH: Assumption Of ObligingnessEP190: Best Of HTIH: Assumption Of ObligingnessIn this ‘Best Of’ episode I reintroduce an episode where I talk about an important belief that often is the root of conflict between horse and rider. It’s so important I want to revisit it again! 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this ‘Best Of’ episode I reintroduce an episode where I talk about an important belief that often is the root of conflict between horse and rider. It’s so important I want to revisit it again! 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>b528c2c4-16a0-4ab3-8c07-0e9853ccd933Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -040029:43falsefull11901901EP189: With Jim Masterson: The Masterson MethodEP189: With Jim Masterson: The Masterson MethodIn this episode I am joined by Jim Masterson, founder of The Masterson Method – a breakthrough form of equine bodywork which helps enhance performance, suppleness, mobility, and comfort whilst developing the relationship and bond of trust between the horse and owner.

About the Guest:

Jim Masterson is the founder of The Masterson Method – a breakthrough form of equine bodywork which helps enhance performance, suppleness, mobility, and comfort whilst developing the relationship and bond of trust between the horse and owner.

He began his career in 2000, working on horses competing in U.S. Show Jumping events, before going on to become the Equine Bodywork Therapist for the USEF Endurance Team from 2006, through 2014. Since then, Jim’s worked on thousands of equine athletes, competing in events such as the FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Equestrian Games competitions.

He's the author of Beyond Horse Massage and Dressage Movements Revealed, and he paired up with Dr. Robin Robinett, DVM to release a new book, Beyond Dog Massage.

Since 2006, over 10,000 people have attended Masterson Method Weekend Courses, and Jim and his instructors have trained over 500 Certified Practitioners in 20 countries.

Jim’s vision is to have every horse on the planet experience the Bladder Meridian Technique at least once, and to empower owners, carers, competitors or professionals with the means to deeply connect with their horse or dog.


About The Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. HerFor The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>In this episode I am joined by Jim Masterson, founder of The Masterson Method – a breakthrough form of equine bodywork which helps enhance performance, suppleness, mobility, and comfort whilst developing the relationship and bond of trust between the horse and owner.

About the Guest:

Jim Masterson is the founder of The Masterson Method – a breakthrough form of equine bodywork which helps enhance performance, suppleness, mobility, and comfort whilst developing the relationship and bond of trust between the horse and owner.

He began his career in 2000, working on horses competing in U.S. Show Jumping events, before going on to become the Equine Bodywork Therapist for the USEF Endurance Team from 2006, through 2014. Since then, Jim’s worked on thousands of equine athletes, competing in events such as the FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Equestrian Games competitions.

He's the author of Beyond Horse Massage and Dressage Movements Revealed, and he paired up with Dr. Robin Robinett, DVM to release a new book, Beyond Dog Massage.

Since 2006, over 10,000 people have attended Masterson Method Weekend Courses, and Jim and his instructors have trained over 500 Certified Practitioners in 20 countries.

Jim’s vision is to have every horse on the planet experience the Bladder Meridian Technique at least once, and to empower owners, carers, competitors or professionals with the means to deeply connect with their horse or dog.


About The Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. HerFor The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>66ab77a9-cff2-4de1-a916-b985a69c9dd4Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -040055:44falsefull11891891EP188: Best Of HTIH: Confidence Is Over-ratedEP188: Best Of HTIH: Confidence Is Over-ratedIn this ‘Best Of’ episode I reintroduce an episode where I talk less about what to learn and do, and more about the process of learning and doing. It’s one of my favorite episodes and worth highlighting again. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.  


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]]>In this ‘Best Of’ episode I reintroduce an episode where I talk less about what to learn and do, and more about the process of learning and doing. It’s one of my favorite episodes and worth highlighting again. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.  


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]]>7cccce4e-7256-4935-9ff0-d1143f0beffeFri, 05 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -040042:10falsefull11881881EP187: Best Of HTIH: What Makes A Good Rider?EP187: Best Of HTIH: What Makes A Good Rider?This episode goes deep into the HTIH archives as Karen re-introduces one of her favorite topics. It was the very first episode released: "What Makes A Good Rider?" This is something we all need to be thinking about every day with our horses, and Karen’s perspective on this subject may be different than what you think.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>This episode goes deep into the HTIH archives as Karen re-introduces one of her favorite topics. It was the very first episode released: "What Makes A Good Rider?" This is something we all need to be thinking about every day with our horses, and Karen’s perspective on this subject may be different than what you think.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>9ecc1023-3d2e-4a5b-8d61-8ecaa18461b5Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -040032:34falsefull11871871EP186: Principles in PracticeEP186: Principles in PracticeIn this episode I describe a lesson I taught recently in order to illustrate a practical application of some Dressage Naturally principles. This will help you understand how I strategized my approach to a challenge and hopefully it will help YOU be able to strategize, too! 

About the Host:

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>In this episode I describe a lesson I taught recently in order to illustrate a practical application of some Dressage Naturally principles. This will help you understand how I strategized my approach to a challenge and hopefully it will help YOU be able to strategize, too! 

About the Host:

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.   

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

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]]>640c1220-7e5d-4f31-a180-ad73496d83f1Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -040040:19falsefull11861861EP185: Q&A Improving Rider PositionEP185: Q&A Improving Rider PositionIn this episode I share a question from a student (and my answer) about her rider position. It’s not so much about what is the correct position, but how to approach improving it in the context of training your horse. How do you train your horse when you know you have things you need to improve in your own position?

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode I share a question from a student (and my answer) about her rider position. It’s not so much about what is the correct position, but how to approach improving it in the context of training your horse. How do you train your horse when you know you have things you need to improve in your own position?

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>b956dc36-abb5-4832-b9c4-1fdf59cbe9d8Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -040023:05falsefull11851851EP184: Real Life Transformation with Heidi Lowthorp and Niki Wilde BroadheadEP184: Real Life Transformation with Heidi Lowthorp and Niki Wilde BroadheadIn this episode I am joined by Heidi Lowthorp and Niki Wilde Broadhead, who are part of the Transform Your Business Dream Team that help heart-centered horse professionals. They will be sharing stories of their own transformations, what was difficult and how they overcame it. If you are a horse professional prepare to be inspired.

About the Guests:

Niki Wilde Broadhead has been studying all facets of Horsemanship for over 25 years. While her study of horses has been extensive, she has found that she enjoys helping others most of all. She not only wants to help others train and enjoy their horses, but also have success with their horse businesses. Niki knows how hard it is to build an income-generating horse business that puts the horse first. Putting the horse first made her feel like she didn't "fit in" with other horse business models. It was through Karen Rohlf and her Transform Your Business Program that Niki found her tribe. She currently has multiple businesses in different levels of production. She has learned to embrace those differences and create a self-sustaining business that is thriving. She wants to empower other people to become all they can dream of becoming in the horse and business world.

Heidi Lowthorp has been a professional in the horse industry for over 30 years and a rider and competitor for over 40. Being involved in many aspects of the industry and disciplines, Heidi has a multi-faceted approach to her business, Lowthorp Equine Consulting. She feels that those experiences, along with tools from Karen Rohlf’s Transform Your Business Program, help her to have a strong Life/Work balance. With a well-built foundation for a sustainable business, she would like to help others fulfill their business dreams.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>In this episode I am joined by Heidi Lowthorp and Niki Wilde Broadhead, who are part of the Transform Your Business Dream Team that help heart-centered horse professionals. They will be sharing stories of their own transformations, what was difficult and how they overcame it. If you are a horse professional prepare to be inspired.

About the Guests:

Niki Wilde Broadhead has been studying all facets of Horsemanship for over 25 years. While her study of horses has been extensive, she has found that she enjoys helping others most of all. She not only wants to help others train and enjoy their horses, but also have success with their horse businesses. Niki knows how hard it is to build an income-generating horse business that puts the horse first. Putting the horse first made her feel like she didn't "fit in" with other horse business models. It was through Karen Rohlf and her Transform Your Business Program that Niki found her tribe. She currently has multiple businesses in different levels of production. She has learned to embrace those differences and create a self-sustaining business that is thriving. She wants to empower other people to become all they can dream of becoming in the horse and business world.

Heidi Lowthorp has been a professional in the horse industry for over 30 years and a rider and competitor for over 40. Being involved in many aspects of the industry and disciplines, Heidi has a multi-faceted approach to her business, Lowthorp Equine Consulting. She feels that those experiences, along with tools from Karen Rohlf’s Transform Your Business Program, help her to have a strong Life/Work balance. With a well-built foundation for a sustainable business, she would like to help others fulfill their business dreams.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>b65429e9-c2fd-4848-889d-010fcd657664Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -040048:01falsefull11841841EP183: Heart-Centered Horse ProfessionalsEP183: Heart-Centered Horse ProfessionalsIn this episode I talk about how important it is that the really nice, compassionate, heart-centered horse professionals thrive.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode I talk about how important it is that the really nice, compassionate, heart-centered horse professionals thrive.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>295355ce-0019-4115-b9e7-97fe054fd53cFri, 23 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -040037:38falsefull11831831EP182: Creativity with Sandra BeaulieuEP182: Creativity with Sandra BeaulieuIn this episode I talk with Sandra Beaulieu about creativity and horses, and how you can express your own creativity with your horse.

About the Guest:

Sandra Beaulieu is a creative equestrian that combines her passion for dressage, equine art, and musical freestyle to inspire and help others have fun with their horses. She is an author and performs with her horse at special events like Equitana, the Equine Affaire, and BreyerFest. She believes that positive energy, love, and creativity are the key ingredients to create a strong bond with your horse. You can learn more about her at: https://beginthedance.com/.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>In this episode I talk with Sandra Beaulieu about creativity and horses, and how you can express your own creativity with your horse.

About the Guest:

Sandra Beaulieu is a creative equestrian that combines her passion for dressage, equine art, and musical freestyle to inspire and help others have fun with their horses. She is an author and performs with her horse at special events like Equitana, the Equine Affaire, and BreyerFest. She believes that positive energy, love, and creativity are the key ingredients to create a strong bond with your horse. You can learn more about her at: https://beginthedance.com/.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>998ab834-3790-457b-b204-56389d191206Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -040052:39falsefull11821821EP181: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 2EP181: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 2In this episode I continue the theme  from the last episode which was about the importance of knowing WHY you are doing an exercise. This time with more of a dressagey focus. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>In this episode I continue the theme  from the last episode which was about the importance of knowing WHY you are doing an exercise. This time with more of a dressagey focus. 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>ba564b65-116f-4c0b-87b6-ae1bf574ceb7Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -040043:20falsefull11811811EP180: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 1EP180: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 1In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of knowing WHY you are doing an exercise. This will apply to the most basic or advanced exercises. When you don’t know why you are doing an exercise you can miss golden training moments.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of knowing WHY you are doing an exercise. This will apply to the most basic or advanced exercises. When you don’t know why you are doing an exercise you can miss golden training moments.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>c0d5be06-343f-49dc-b043-0a27e12bdec9Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -040032:53falsefull11801801EP179: Advocacy: Speak Your TruthEP179: Advocacy: Speak Your TruthIn this episode I’ll talk about the importance of advocating for our horses, and how that advocacy actually has to start with ourselves.. 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of advocating for our horses, and how that advocacy actually has to start with ourselves.. 

 

About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>2b079863-e39e-4db4-bc62-ea69e3ec05bdFri, 26 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -040037:20falsefull11791791EP178: Postural Rehabilitation with Dr. Karen GellmanEP178: Postural Rehabilitation with Dr. Karen GellmanIn this episode I talk with Dr Karen Gellman who specializes in biomechanics. She is part of a team of people who created the Postural Rehabilitation program. We’ll be talking about the multi-faceted approach to helping your horse. 

About the Guest: 

Dr. Karen Gellman is a graduate of Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, and has a doctorate from Cornell in animal locomotion biomechanics. She has advanced training and certification in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic and has practiced these and other holistic modalities since 1995.   She teaches internationally about posture, locomotion biomechanics, equine dentistry and veterinary complementary therapies to veterinary professionals and allied professions.  

Dr. Gellman is the research director for Maximum Horsepower Research, receiving an AHVMF grant in 2014 to study posture in horses.  The first paper from this work, "Standing Horse Posture: a longer stance is more stable", published in 2022, was recently featured in Equus Magazine.  In 2019, Dr. Gellman founded Plena Curae Botanical Solutions, a company making novel botanical pain solutions for pets and horses, and in 2021 began developing DVM Detective, a platform for on-line virtual holistic veterinary care and education.   

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>In this episode I talk with Dr Karen Gellman who specializes in biomechanics. She is part of a team of people who created the Postural Rehabilitation program. We’ll be talking about the multi-faceted approach to helping your horse. 

About the Guest: 

Dr. Karen Gellman is a graduate of Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, and has a doctorate from Cornell in animal locomotion biomechanics. She has advanced training and certification in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic and has practiced these and other holistic modalities since 1995.   She teaches internationally about posture, locomotion biomechanics, equine dentistry and veterinary complementary therapies to veterinary professionals and allied professions.  

Dr. Gellman is the research director for Maximum Horsepower Research, receiving an AHVMF grant in 2014 to study posture in horses.  The first paper from this work, "Standing Horse Posture: a longer stance is more stable", published in 2022, was recently featured in Equus Magazine.  In 2019, Dr. Gellman founded Plena Curae Botanical Solutions, a company making novel botanical pain solutions for pets and horses, and in 2021 began developing DVM Detective, a platform for on-line virtual holistic veterinary care and education.   

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 


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]]>6d4f81da-2021-4905-b3df-124f513f7c89Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -040046:24falsefull11781781EP177: Anxiety, Excitement & So Much More With Jane PikeEP177: Anxiety, Excitement & So Much More With Jane PikeIn this episode, I’m joined by Jane Pike, who helps me answer a student’s question about anxiety vs. excitement. Jane will share a bit of her own personal journey, and will talk about how relaxation, excitement, and anxiety all relate, as well as the importance of creativity. 

 

About the Guest: 

Jane Pike is a coach, writer, poet, and horsewoman from the South Island of New Zealand. In the horse world, her work focuses on practices and understandings that increase vitality for both humans and horses, incorporating nervous system awareness to both mindset and movement. The methods she teaches explore physical and emotional patterns at their most foundational level-the brain and the nervous system-with the aim of creating adaptability and responsiveness, both in and out of the saddle. Jane has featured and written for various magazines around the world and is a sought-after international clinician and trainer through her business Confident Rider. 

Jane’s passions and expertise also extend to how we can best live full and creative lives, and develop the tenacity and courage to do so. Her deep appreciation for writing and the arts has also seen her skip down the garden path of how it is we can all find and allow for our own unique creative expression, sharing her own writing and teaching retreats and workshops that focus on giving ourselves permission to and making the time for following the things that we love. 

You can find her at https://confidentrider.online/, or follow her poetry and writing at https://janepike.substack.com/. 

 

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>In this episode, I’m joined by Jane Pike, who helps me answer a student’s question about anxiety vs. excitement. Jane will share a bit of her own personal journey, and will talk about how relaxation, excitement, and anxiety all relate, as well as the importance of creativity. 

 

About the Guest: 

Jane Pike is a coach, writer, poet, and horsewoman from the South Island of New Zealand. In the horse world, her work focuses on practices and understandings that increase vitality for both humans and horses, incorporating nervous system awareness to both mindset and movement. The methods she teaches explore physical and emotional patterns at their most foundational level-the brain and the nervous system-with the aim of creating adaptability and responsiveness, both in and out of the saddle. Jane has featured and written for various magazines around the world and is a sought-after international clinician and trainer through her business Confident Rider. 

Jane’s passions and expertise also extend to how we can best live full and creative lives, and develop the tenacity and courage to do so. Her deep appreciation for writing and the arts has also seen her skip down the garden path of how it is we can all find and allow for our own unique creative expression, sharing her own writing and teaching retreats and workshops that focus on giving ourselves permission to and making the time for following the things that we love. 

You can find her at https://confidentrider.online/, or follow her poetry and writing at https://janepike.substack.com/. 

 

About the Host: 

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. 

 

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]]>f487d636-dcd3-4d3d-8158-69695a7ed1f5Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -040001:11:50falsefull11771771EP176: CyclesEP176: CyclesIn this Happy New Year episode Karen ponders the different cycles that we can experience in life and of course horsemanship.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this Happy New Year episode Karen ponders the different cycles that we can experience in life and of course horsemanship.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>aa45c3a7-6320-4dfa-a06c-ce64d1521c85Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -040028:05falsefull11761761EP175: Quick MessageEP175: Quick MessageA quick message of gratitude for all listeners before I take a podcast hiatus until January 5th.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

• Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

• Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>A quick message of gratitude for all listeners before I take a podcast hiatus until January 5th.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

• Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

• Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>b0e9f5b9-d5a9-400d-a809-f1dbc12c6b3dFri, 22 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -040005:40falsefull11751751EP174: Ask Karen Anything - Behind the VerticalEP174: Ask Karen Anything - Behind the VerticalIn this episode I’ll answer a student’s question about whether it’s ever OK for a horse to be behind the vertical. It’s an important subject, not only for dressage riders...

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>In this episode I’ll answer a student’s question about whether it’s ever OK for a horse to be behind the vertical. It’s an important subject, not only for dressage riders...

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


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]]>090e76a3-0dde-4bf9-b1d3-12dfc8275fb2Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -040038:34falsefull11741741EP173: BarebackEP173: BarebackIn this episode I’ll talk about riding bareback, the pros and cons, the hows, and the whys..

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about riding bareback, the pros and cons, the hows, and the whys..

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>74803656-b0b0-473a-bfb0-97ca3dc1ee9cFri, 08 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -040038:04falsefull11731731EP172: What Makes The DifferenceEP172: What Makes The DifferenceEveryone’s looking for the best system, the magic exercise, and the necessary techniques. These are important, for sure, but there’s something else that makes all the difference. In this episode I’ll attempt to define the elusive secret sauce.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>Everyone’s looking for the best system, the magic exercise, and the necessary techniques. These are important, for sure, but there’s something else that makes all the difference. In this episode I’ll attempt to define the elusive secret sauce.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>9c082c5e-a551-4e26-af18-6e410da84b08Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -040054:58falsefull11721721EP171: Giving ThanksEP171: Giving ThanksIn this Thanksgiving episode, I’ll be contemplating gratitude for all the things that didn’t go as planned or that might not have been welcomed or appreciated at the time they happened.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Mother Of The Waters Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j_J3E7lZk8

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this Thanksgiving episode, I’ll be contemplating gratitude for all the things that didn’t go as planned or that might not have been welcomed or appreciated at the time they happened.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Mother Of The Waters Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j_J3E7lZk8

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>64cf3510-947b-42c1-abed-207217d70fb0Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -040030:08falsefull11711711EP170: Dogs & Horses with Brenda AloffEP170: Dogs & Horses with Brenda AloffIn this episode, I am joined by professional dog trainer Brenda Aloff. She is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, clinician and author. She’ll be answering a student’s question about how to keep horses and dogs safe around each other. Brenda is also an equestrian so she is the perfect person to ask! If you have dogs and horses you’ll really enjoy this conversation.

About the Guest:

Brenda Aloff is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, clinician and author. At clinics, she is known for straight-forward talk, a passion to make the daily lives of dogs better through promoting better relationships between dogs and their owners and a fun-loving sense of humor. 

Bringing 27+ years of practical and “in the trenches” experience to the table, Brenda works primarily with problem dogs and performance and working dogs.

Brenda also has a variety of online classes, short courses and video educational opportunities on the website at www.brendaaloff.com. The topics are as varied as dog training itself, including Canine Body Language, raising puppies and training puppies in the whelping nest for Breeders, Learning Theory, Performance and Working Dog training programs and protocols.

Living with dogs is not always easy! Brenda knows the “problem dog” group well, having lived with several bad actors and delinquents herself (Terriers, Guarding Dogs). This allows her to bring an intimate knowledge of how to deal with dogs and what can be done to prevent problems from developing. 

Brenda has taught thousands of group classes, from puppy to advanced competition to re-socialization classes for reactive dogs.

Brenda’s area of specialization is problem behavior in canines.  A large percentage of her practice consists of dogs that are referred when other training techniques have been exhausted or failed.  A high percentage of clientele consists of dogs with aggression problems.

Brenda has shown in a variety of Performance Dog Events, herself, and has provided consultations, clinics and lessons to at-the-top-of-the-game trainers in Obedience, Agility, Protection Work, SAR, Service Dog Organizations, and Police Working Dogs.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

Brenda Aloff: www.brendaaloff.com

The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode, I am joined by professional dog trainer Brenda Aloff. She is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, clinician and author. She’ll be answering a student’s question about how to keep horses and dogs safe around each other. Brenda is also an equestrian so she is the perfect person to ask! If you have dogs and horses you’ll really enjoy this conversation.

About the Guest:

Brenda Aloff is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, clinician and author. At clinics, she is known for straight-forward talk, a passion to make the daily lives of dogs better through promoting better relationships between dogs and their owners and a fun-loving sense of humor. 

Bringing 27+ years of practical and “in the trenches” experience to the table, Brenda works primarily with problem dogs and performance and working dogs.

Brenda also has a variety of online classes, short courses and video educational opportunities on the website at www.brendaaloff.com. The topics are as varied as dog training itself, including Canine Body Language, raising puppies and training puppies in the whelping nest for Breeders, Learning Theory, Performance and Working Dog training programs and protocols.

Living with dogs is not always easy! Brenda knows the “problem dog” group well, having lived with several bad actors and delinquents herself (Terriers, Guarding Dogs). This allows her to bring an intimate knowledge of how to deal with dogs and what can be done to prevent problems from developing. 

Brenda has taught thousands of group classes, from puppy to advanced competition to re-socialization classes for reactive dogs.

Brenda’s area of specialization is problem behavior in canines.  A large percentage of her practice consists of dogs that are referred when other training techniques have been exhausted or failed.  A high percentage of clientele consists of dogs with aggression problems.

Brenda has shown in a variety of Performance Dog Events, herself, and has provided consultations, clinics and lessons to at-the-top-of-the-game trainers in Obedience, Agility, Protection Work, SAR, Service Dog Organizations, and Police Working Dogs.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

Brenda Aloff: www.brendaaloff.com

The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>7064341e-bfcd-4093-85ab-acdb2af7902aFri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -040001:01:08falsefull11701701EP169: Dr. Raquel Butler Integrated Veterinary TherapeuticsEP169: Dr. Raquel Butler Integrated Veterinary TherapeuticsIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Raquel Butler of Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics, in Australia. We’ll talk about listening to your horse when something doesn’t feel right, and the importance of a multi-faceted approach to rehabilitation.

About the Guest:

Dr. Raquel Butler graduated from BVSc Melbourne University in 2004, and worked in mixed practice in Australia and overseas for 8 years before branching into Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics, her own mobile-based practice treating animals with bodywork.

She has completed a Graduate Diploma in Animal Biomechanical Medicine encompassing chiropractic and osteopathic techniques as well as rehabilitation and she is the current president of the Animal Biomechanical Professionals. Raquel has studied many therapies, taught clinics nationally and internationally and teaches in Equine Science at Charles Sturt University. Raquel recently began her own online courses in Equine Functional Posture: Stability to Strength.

Raquel has been mentored by Sharon May-Davis in anatomy and biomechanics and undertaken over 20 dissections to develop her knowledge of the connections within the horse. Raquel is very passionate about improving the life for the horse and creating expansion for all horse people through her clinics and treatments as well as continuing to build her knowledge and skills.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Dr Raquel Butler Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics

▪ Dr Raquel Butler Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Raquel Butler of Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics, in Australia. We’ll talk about listening to your horse when something doesn’t feel right, and the importance of a multi-faceted approach to rehabilitation.

About the Guest:

Dr. Raquel Butler graduated from BVSc Melbourne University in 2004, and worked in mixed practice in Australia and overseas for 8 years before branching into Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics, her own mobile-based practice treating animals with bodywork.

She has completed a Graduate Diploma in Animal Biomechanical Medicine encompassing chiropractic and osteopathic techniques as well as rehabilitation and she is the current president of the Animal Biomechanical Professionals. Raquel has studied many therapies, taught clinics nationally and internationally and teaches in Equine Science at Charles Sturt University. Raquel recently began her own online courses in Equine Functional Posture: Stability to Strength.

Raquel has been mentored by Sharon May-Davis in anatomy and biomechanics and undertaken over 20 dissections to develop her knowledge of the connections within the horse. Raquel is very passionate about improving the life for the horse and creating expansion for all horse people through her clinics and treatments as well as continuing to build her knowledge and skills.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Dr Raquel Butler Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedVetherapeutics

▪ Dr Raquel Butler Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>cfee72ca-5874-4dfd-aa7a-7f455037e9c1Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -040001:00:56falsefull11691691EP168: Queen Natilla’s PerformanceEP168: Queen Natilla’s PerformanceIn this episode, I’ll tell the story of a recent bareback and bridleless performance I did with Natilla. I’ll share how we prepared, how it went, and of course, some super cute stories about my big beautiful mare.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ VIDEO of the PERFORMANCE with commentary: November 2023 videos in The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Performance on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Lf7VN5Qbgj0

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode, I’ll tell the story of a recent bareback and bridleless performance I did with Natilla. I’ll share how we prepared, how it went, and of course, some super cute stories about my big beautiful mare.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ VIDEO of the PERFORMANCE with commentary: November 2023 videos in The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Performance on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Lf7VN5Qbgj0

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>ba047374-2f00-4a3b-b092-b0dcb376d1bfFri, 03 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -040046:28falsefull11681681EP167: The Unbearable Heaviness of HorsemanshipEP167: The Unbearable Heaviness of HorsemanshipIn this episode, I’ll talk about a trending message that I think is inaccurate and unhelpful. In fact, I think it is working against the best interests of horses and the humans that care so much about them.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode, I’ll talk about a trending message that I think is inaccurate and unhelpful. In fact, I think it is working against the best interests of horses and the humans that care so much about them.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>71d38572-4546-42b3-a108-2309b09d0ea4Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -040034:04falsefull11671671EP166: Happy Athlete Training ScaleEP166: Happy Athlete Training ScaleIn this episode, I talk about the Dressage Naturally Happy Athlete training scale, and how you can use it as a blueprint for decision-making with your horse.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode, I talk about the Dressage Naturally Happy Athlete training scale, and how you can use it as a blueprint for decision-making with your horse.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>6f4a91ff-af46-4b9c-a636-662fcd1fa747Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -040036:45falsefull11661661EP165: Ask Karen Anything - Rubbing On Wall When RidingEP165: Ask Karen Anything - Rubbing On Wall When RidingIn this episode I answer a student’s question about how sometimes when riding her horse gets too close to the fence and her legs get rubbed into the arena boards. She shares what her instructor has told her, and of course I’ll share what I think, and give a blueprint for problem-solving such things.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I answer a student’s question about how sometimes when riding her horse gets too close to the fence and her legs get rubbed into the arena boards. She shares what her instructor has told her, and of course I’ll share what I think, and give a blueprint for problem-solving such things.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>0eebcd70-493a-4c52-aa1d-90b9bd63bd41Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -040036:31falsefull11651651EP164: Claim Your CapeEP164: Claim Your CapeIn this episode, I talk about why partnership isn’t enough. It’s time to claim your cape and be your horse’s superhero!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode, I talk about why partnership isn’t enough. It’s time to claim your cape and be your horse’s superhero!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>15626805-e185-4c71-b44e-301316e77eafFri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -040019:46falsefull11641641EP163: Should NotEP163: Should NotIn this episode, I’ll riff off of a student's question to our FB group where she was wrestling with feeling emotionally and physically dysregulated, and what she ‘should’ do with her horse during those times.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode, I’ll riff off of a student's question to our FB group where she was wrestling with feeling emotionally and physically dysregulated, and what she ‘should’ do with her horse during those times.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>c8d54842-4000-46d6-bbd1-0871f2ec5fb2Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -040035:48falsefull11631631EP162: The Sweet SpotEP162: The Sweet SpotIn this episode, I’ll describe what I call the Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics. It is a key concept in Dressage Naturally. It can transform the way you train, and it is incredibly powerful as a tool for cooperative training of your horse’s posture and way of moving.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>In this episode, I’ll describe what I call the Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics. It is a key concept in Dressage Naturally. It can transform the way you train, and it is incredibly powerful as a tool for cooperative training of your horse’s posture and way of moving.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>7719687d-9974-4873-9625-854c79256df9Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -040031:33falsefull11621621EP161: Student Q&A - Resistance To CirclingEP161: Student Q&A - Resistance To CirclingIn this episode, I answer a student question about a horse that resists circling on line. My answer includes a specific exercise, as well as some important psychological nuances about how to do the exercise. It’s not just about ‘getting the horse to circle’ it’s about figuring out how to cause the horse to understand and be motivated to join the circle.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode, I answer a student question about a horse that resists circling on line. My answer includes a specific exercise, as well as some important psychological nuances about how to do the exercise. It’s not just about ‘getting the horse to circle’ it’s about figuring out how to cause the horse to understand and be motivated to join the circle.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>113de135-1f5f-48bb-967d-cdd9f0f1a17bFri, 15 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -040026:07falsefull11611611EP160: Technique & SoulEP160: Technique & SoulIn this episode I’ll share some words from Nuno Oliveira. They are simple yet powerful and something you can apply to your riding starting today. This also dovetails beautifully with principles and methods taught in my Dressage Naturally program.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I’ll share some words from Nuno Oliveira. They are simple yet powerful and something you can apply to your riding starting today. This also dovetails beautifully with principles and methods taught in my Dressage Naturally program.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>3ddbe206-f80d-468d-b85d-0b87871b52c2Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -040040:21falsefull11601601EP159: Horse SchoolEP159: Horse SchoolIn this episode I’ll talk about the different types of sessions we can do with our horses. I’ll share how Math class, Gym class, Recess, and Field Trips all play different and important roles in the well-rounded education of your horse in horse school.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Blog on this subject: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/horse-school-has-different-classes

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about the different types of sessions we can do with our horses. I’ll share how Math class, Gym class, Recess, and Field Trips all play different and important roles in the well-rounded education of your horse in horse school.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Blog on this subject: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/horse-school-has-different-classes

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>0977dbec-348b-485a-b095-e1c967a339aaFri, 01 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -040026:32falsefull11591591EP158: Needle-Shyness with Dr. Lily WilsonEP158: Needle-Shyness with Dr. Lily WilsonIn this episode I am joined by Dr. Lily Wilson, a veterinary surgeon who has created a new way of helping horse owners take the very best care of their equine partners. Today we will be talking about needle-shyness, and what we can do to make getting injections a better experience for the horse and the handler.

About the Guest:

Dr. Lily Wilson, BVetMed BSc(Hons) MRCVS, has a wide breadth and depth of passions and expertise. Lily has worked in practice treating pets, horses and livestock in a variety of settings including general practice, in a hospital as an emergency clinician, and volunteering overseas. She has done postgraduate programmes in ecosystem health and in advanced veterinary practice.

Her special interests are: species-appropriate husbandry; anatomy and locomotion; pain physiology; ethical training; and mutually beneficial coexistence of people with the natural world. Lily is now combining her passions into a service that guides animal guardians to nurture all-round wellbeing and partnership.

You can learn more about Dr. Lily and her hybrid veterinary advice and coaching services at Nurturing Nature Equine: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Dr. Lily Wilson: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/

▪ Needle-Shyness Online Course: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/learn-online

▪ Work With Dr. Lily: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/work-with-me

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I am joined by Dr. Lily Wilson, a veterinary surgeon who has created a new way of helping horse owners take the very best care of their equine partners. Today we will be talking about needle-shyness, and what we can do to make getting injections a better experience for the horse and the handler.

About the Guest:

Dr. Lily Wilson, BVetMed BSc(Hons) MRCVS, has a wide breadth and depth of passions and expertise. Lily has worked in practice treating pets, horses and livestock in a variety of settings including general practice, in a hospital as an emergency clinician, and volunteering overseas. She has done postgraduate programmes in ecosystem health and in advanced veterinary practice.

Her special interests are: species-appropriate husbandry; anatomy and locomotion; pain physiology; ethical training; and mutually beneficial coexistence of people with the natural world. Lily is now combining her passions into a service that guides animal guardians to nurture all-round wellbeing and partnership.

You can learn more about Dr. Lily and her hybrid veterinary advice and coaching services at Nurturing Nature Equine: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Dr. Lily Wilson: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/

▪ Needle-Shyness Online Course: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/learn-online

▪ Work With Dr. Lily: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/work-with-me

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>8b1c3aaa-1553-489d-bc4d-71546a3ec499Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -040001:10:15falsefull11581581EP157: The ForestEP157: The ForestIn this episode I’ll talk about beautiful moments with horses and how we can be sure they are beautiful… Who gets to say? If a horse piaffes in the forest and no one is there to judge it, can it be beautiful? Let’s explore that.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about beautiful moments with horses and how we can be sure they are beautiful… Who gets to say? If a horse piaffes in the forest and no one is there to judge it, can it be beautiful? Let’s explore that.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>47b63a37-d229-417f-9c76-ee2321098607Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -040025:04falsefull11571571EP156: Stop Breaking HorsesEP156: Stop Breaking HorsesIn this episode I talk about one of the most unfortunate terms in the horse world: Breaking Horses. Help me eliminate that word, and even more importantly that practice. We don’t want to break horses, we want to prepare them.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Song: Luka by Suzanne Vega: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZt7J0iaUD0

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I talk about one of the most unfortunate terms in the horse world: Breaking Horses. Help me eliminate that word, and even more importantly that practice. We don’t want to break horses, we want to prepare them.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Song: Luka by Suzanne Vega: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZt7J0iaUD0

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>f6401398-7b05-4fee-a6d7-101b861bc4a0Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -040027:06falsefull11561561EP155: DesiderataEP155: DesiderataIn this episode we’ll take a break from techniques, dressage, and horsemanship. I’ll share one of my favorite prose poems. It is something I read regularly. It’s a powerful piece and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Desiderata by Max Ehrmann: https://www.desiderata.com/desiderata.html

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode we’ll take a break from techniques, dressage, and horsemanship. I’ll share one of my favorite prose poems. It is something I read regularly. It’s a powerful piece and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Desiderata by Max Ehrmann: https://www.desiderata.com/desiderata.html

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>dbd3fcaa-6660-4d1c-b9a8-2ca82f7337fbFri, 04 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -040007:47falsefull11551551EP154: Ask Karen Anything: Physical ChallengesEP154: Ask Karen Anything: Physical ChallengesIn this episode, I answer a student’s request for me to share more about my own physical challenges, and ways I have dealt with them, as well as how age affects our riding.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode, I answer a student’s request for me to share more about my own physical challenges, and ways I have dealt with them, as well as how age affects our riding.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>636fd5d1-0b77-4efd-b915-cafd7276c5d1Fri, 28 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -040043:57falsefull11541541EP153: Nothing Is SomethingEP153: Nothing Is SomethingWhen is nothing something? What does the foamy head of a beer have to do with living in possibility? In this episode I’ll talk about one of the most powerful exercises I’ve never done.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Nothing Is Something article: Hard Science: https://bigthink.com/hard-science/nothing-exist-quantum-foam/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>When is nothing something? What does the foamy head of a beer have to do with living in possibility? In this episode I’ll talk about one of the most powerful exercises I’ve never done.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Nothing Is Something article: Hard Science: https://bigthink.com/hard-science/nothing-exist-quantum-foam/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>4d62d764-c376-429a-addd-c161d88acf8bFri, 21 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -040024:46falsefull11531531EP152: Self CarriageEP152: Self CarriageI’ll talk about my perspectives on self-carriage. It’s not just the result of a perfect half halt, it is a mental, emotional, and physical state of being that can be developed much sooner than you think.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Self Carriage Video Mini-Series: October 2022 Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>I’ll talk about my perspectives on self-carriage. It’s not just the result of a perfect half halt, it is a mental, emotional, and physical state of being that can be developed much sooner than you think.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Self Carriage Video Mini-Series: October 2022 Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>78c0996b-2b27-46b4-9785-806b55b7d5ddFri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -040040:51falsefull11521521EP151: Suspending JudgmentEP151: Suspending JudgmentIn this episode I’ll talk about a dynamic of human thinking, how it can help us and how it can hurt us.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The cute video of Ovation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1241660379822867

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about a dynamic of human thinking, how it can help us and how it can hurt us.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The cute video of Ovation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1241660379822867

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>21871182-d7e3-4241-a508-80fc08be820bFri, 07 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -040029:17falsefull11511511EP150:Equine Fitness with Jec A BallouEP150:Equine Fitness with Jec A BallouIn this episode I am joined by equine fitness expert, Jec Ballou. We talk about how to bring a horse back into foundational fitness after a break. You’ll get lots of valuable information you can use. Everyone is going to need this information at some point in their horse journey.

About the Guest:

Jec A Ballou’s business is Jec Ballou Equine Fitness and Performance She is a horse trainer and top-selling author of multiple books that have become pillars of the equine industry (such as 101 Dressage Exercises For Horse and Rider)...

Combining expertise in equine exercise physiology and classical dressage, her methods lead riders to measurable success by relying on simple straightforward instructions focusing on proper biomechanics and athleticism. You can learn more about Jec and what she offers at: https://www.jecballou.com/


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Jec A Ballou’s website: https://www.jecballou.com/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I am joined by equine fitness expert, Jec Ballou. We talk about how to bring a horse back into foundational fitness after a break. You’ll get lots of valuable information you can use. Everyone is going to need this information at some point in their horse journey.

About the Guest:

Jec A Ballou’s business is Jec Ballou Equine Fitness and Performance She is a horse trainer and top-selling author of multiple books that have become pillars of the equine industry (such as 101 Dressage Exercises For Horse and Rider)...

Combining expertise in equine exercise physiology and classical dressage, her methods lead riders to measurable success by relying on simple straightforward instructions focusing on proper biomechanics and athleticism. You can learn more about Jec and what she offers at: https://www.jecballou.com/


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Jec A Ballou’s website: https://www.jecballou.com/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>7d4153e7-71ab-488d-a7ef-469bb5d2cdd4Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -040056:24falsefull11501501EP149: Listening To Horses with David De WispelaereEP149: Listening To Horses with David De WispelaereIn this episode I talk with international dressage rider, trainer and author David De Wispelaere. We talk about his love for horses, and his thoughts about the dressage world and what makes him and his horses happy. I found him to be a kindred spirit and am so happy to have connected with him. I loved our conversation and I think you will too.

About the Guest:

David De Wispelaere is an international dressage rider, trainer, and author. Born in New York, he worked many years from his farm in Belgium and is currently based in Wellington, FL. He has trained several horses to Grand Prix, was two-time US Freestyle Champion, and competed successfully throughout the USA and Europe.

He has trained with a number of well-known trainers, among them Gabriello Grillo, Dr Reiner Klimke, Herbert Rehbein, and Arthur Kottas. David currently gives clinics in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, and the USA. His first book is: Riding With Feeling and his second is called: My Horses Have Something To Say.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ David De Wispelaere Instagram: @dwdewispelaere

▪ David’s Books: Riding With Feeling, and My Horses Have Something To Say (Xenophon Press)

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I talk with international dressage rider, trainer and author David De Wispelaere. We talk about his love for horses, and his thoughts about the dressage world and what makes him and his horses happy. I found him to be a kindred spirit and am so happy to have connected with him. I loved our conversation and I think you will too.

About the Guest:

David De Wispelaere is an international dressage rider, trainer, and author. Born in New York, he worked many years from his farm in Belgium and is currently based in Wellington, FL. He has trained several horses to Grand Prix, was two-time US Freestyle Champion, and competed successfully throughout the USA and Europe.

He has trained with a number of well-known trainers, among them Gabriello Grillo, Dr Reiner Klimke, Herbert Rehbein, and Arthur Kottas. David currently gives clinics in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, and the USA. His first book is: Riding With Feeling and his second is called: My Horses Have Something To Say.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ David De Wispelaere Instagram: @dwdewispelaere

▪ David’s Books: Riding With Feeling, and My Horses Have Something To Say (Xenophon Press)

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Transform Your Horse Business Success Kit: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>4fbb6c50-3831-4777-920f-f0973b945353Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -040001:00:44falsefull11491491EP148: Pro-Horse ProsEP148: Pro-Horse ProsIn this episode I talk about the value of the heart-centered equine professional and how important they are for the welfare of horses. I’ll also talk about how some have lost their way, and how to help bring them back to their hearts.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS KIT: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>In this episode I talk about the value of the heart-centered equine professional and how important they are for the welfare of horses. I’ll also talk about how some have lost their way, and how to help bring them back to their hearts.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS KIT: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kit

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>12b31e61-4ad4-43ce-9549-805194e835e5Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -040048:23falsefull11481481EP147: Riding Without ReinsEP147: Riding Without ReinsIn this episode I’ll talk about why you want to practice riding without reins It can be a humbling experience, but the benefits in the long term make it well worth the effort.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about why you want to practice riding without reins It can be a humbling experience, but the benefits in the long term make it well worth the effort.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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]]>42feb6dc-4f09-41b0-a1f6-e8915a555665Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -040025:45falsefull11471471EP146: Pushing ItEP146: Pushing ItIn this episode I’ll talk about how to know if it’s OK to ‘push’ our horses to do something that seems hard for them. This is a very common question that all trainers and riders have at some point with every horse.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about how to know if it’s OK to ‘push’ our horses to do something that seems hard for them. This is a very common question that all trainers and riders have at some point with every horse.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>0dd6aeee-bd06-4c61-a061-c0f9b5f28259Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -040038:38falsefull11461461EP145: CuriosityEP145: CuriosityIn this episode I talk about Curiosity and why it has a big impact on your horse’s trainability and willingness to learn. You may be wondering if I am referring to your, or your horse’s curiosity… I guess you’ll have to listen to find out!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I talk about Curiosity and why it has a big impact on your horse’s trainability and willingness to learn. You may be wondering if I am referring to your, or your horse’s curiosity… I guess you’ll have to listen to find out!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>de5b6434-b401-4357-95fb-2b4e0c188c61Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:00 -040026:05falsefull11451451EP144: NosebandsEP144: NosebandsIn this episode I discuss nosebands - What they are for, why I don’t use them, and enough information for you to make your own educated decision about using them in your practice.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Links to articles mentioned:

· Practical Horseman: https://practicalhorsemanmag.com/lifestyle/horse-nosebands-11817/

· Dressage Today: https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/dressage-bit-and-noseband-considerations/

· Karen’s blog about mouth foam: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/foamy-mouth-good-or-bad

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I discuss nosebands - What they are for, why I don’t use them, and enough information for you to make your own educated decision about using them in your practice.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Links to articles mentioned:

· Practical Horseman: https://practicalhorsemanmag.com/lifestyle/horse-nosebands-11817/

· Dressage Today: https://dressagetoday.com/lifestyle/dressage-bit-and-noseband-considerations/

· Karen’s blog about mouth foam: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/foamy-mouth-good-or-bad

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>c6181289-4da2-47c7-af5a-4a2b97a74355Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00:00 -040030:42falsefull11441441EP143: Slow is FastEP143: Slow is FastThis episode is a note to students (and trainers) about taking the time to do the basics and why a horse education is about so much more than just riding skills.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>This episode is a note to students (and trainers) about taking the time to do the basics and why a horse education is about so much more than just riding skills.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>9f3443f5-20ec-4aeb-8cff-e96bf07142c9Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:00 -040042:04falsefull11431431EP142: Beginning With RegardEP142: Beginning With RegardIn this episode I talk about a happy shift I have noticed with beginner and novice riders I have seen these days compared to the past. It has to do with a change in priorities.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Dressage Naturally Principles & Priorities: https://dressagenaturally.net/dressage-naturally-methodology/principles-priorities

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs


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]]>In this episode I talk about a happy shift I have noticed with beginner and novice riders I have seen these days compared to the past. It has to do with a change in priorities.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Dressage Naturally Principles & Priorities: https://dressagenaturally.net/dressage-naturally-methodology/principles-priorities

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs


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]]>7f7b5594-d646-46f5-802b-53259f04a131Fri, 05 May 2023 12:00:00 -040036:36falsefull11421421EP141: Brain & ButtEP141: Brain & ButtIn this episode I’ll be talking about the brain and the butt. How they relate, when you need to connect them, and when you need to separate them!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Blog about a technique for fear: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/a-technique-to-use-when-you-feel-fear-with-your-horse

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode I’ll be talking about the brain and the butt. How they relate, when you need to connect them, and when you need to separate them!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Blog about a technique for fear: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/a-technique-to-use-when-you-feel-fear-with-your-horse

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>cc60a08e-daab-4fb0-ac78-1a395d101abeFri, 28 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -040028:23falsefull11411411EP140: EndingsEP140: EndingsIn this episode I respond to a student’s question about ‘endings’, specifically when dreams we have with our horses come to an end. This will be more about life lessons than horse lessons… but isn’t it always horses who cause us to strive to be our best?


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I respond to a student’s question about ‘endings’, specifically when dreams we have with our horses come to an end. This will be more about life lessons than horse lessons… but isn’t it always horses who cause us to strive to be our best?


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>49c29e30-8a6d-4b86-801e-c1a9441ca276Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -040025:13falsefull11401401EP139: Dominant & SubmissiveEP139: Dominant & SubmissiveIn this episode I’ll talk about the idea of dominance and submission. It’s less of a scientific dissertation, and more of a discussion of those terms and the practical application in real life. Plus there’s a bonus story about the power of belief.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about the idea of dominance and submission. It’s less of a scientific dissertation, and more of a discussion of those terms and the practical application in real life. Plus there’s a bonus story about the power of belief.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>dd0e1a95-849a-4d01-be5f-fa3d1060b2f1Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -040042:08falsefull11391391EP138: Artistic Dressage SymposiumEP138: Artistic Dressage SymposiumIn this episode I’ll talk about a recent symposium hosted by the Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute where I was invited to do 2 demonstrations. I’ll share about the event and the highlights of my demonstrations and of course, will gush about how cool my horses are.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute: https://www.baroquegames.com/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about a recent symposium hosted by the Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute where I was invited to do 2 demonstrations. I’ll share about the event and the highlights of my demonstrations and of course, will gush about how cool my horses are.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute: https://www.baroquegames.com/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>062668bd-8957-4a64-9850-dc3ce47dcaf8Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -040038:00falsefull11381381EP137: Restoring Heathy Movement with Mary DebonoEP137: Restoring Heathy Movement with Mary DebonoIn this episode I’ll be talking with Mary Debono. She is a certified Feldenkreis practitioner focused on helping horses and riders enjoy freer, healthier movement even if challenged by injury, arthritis, anxiety or pain. We found a lot of common ground with how we approach improving horse’s movement so I think you will really love our conversation!

About the Guest:

Mary Debono helps horses and riders enjoy freer, healthier movement even if they are challenged by injury, arthritis, anxiety or aging. A Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner, Mary’s clients have ranged from pleasure riders to international competitors. Her ability to address the underlying cause of a problem sets her work apart and can lead to surprising improvements in both horse and human.

An international clinician with over 30 years of experience, Mary helps horses and riders be more athletic, balanced and confident at any age. Based in California, she offers online programs and works with equestrians all over the globe.

Links:

▪ Improve your position and balance effortlessly. Get free three FeldenkraisⓇ video lessons to do in a chair: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

▪ Sign-up for free introductory online classes: https://www.marydebono.com/joinhorse

▪ For information on general FeldenkraisⓇ for people: https://feldenkrais.com/

▪ Basic Rib Rope exercise for humans: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/a-surprising-use-for-your-lead-rope

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Video of Atomic and Moving Massage: https://www.facebook.com/DressageNaturally.KarenRohlf/videos/1406704246772864

▪ Mary Debono free videos: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Program: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>In this episode I’ll be talking with Mary Debono. She is a certified Feldenkreis practitioner focused on helping horses and riders enjoy freer, healthier movement even if challenged by injury, arthritis, anxiety or pain. We found a lot of common ground with how we approach improving horse’s movement so I think you will really love our conversation!

About the Guest:

Mary Debono helps horses and riders enjoy freer, healthier movement even if they are challenged by injury, arthritis, anxiety or aging. A Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner, Mary’s clients have ranged from pleasure riders to international competitors. Her ability to address the underlying cause of a problem sets her work apart and can lead to surprising improvements in both horse and human.

An international clinician with over 30 years of experience, Mary helps horses and riders be more athletic, balanced and confident at any age. Based in California, she offers online programs and works with equestrians all over the globe.

Links:

▪ Improve your position and balance effortlessly. Get free three FeldenkraisⓇ video lessons to do in a chair: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

▪ Sign-up for free introductory online classes: https://www.marydebono.com/joinhorse

▪ For information on general FeldenkraisⓇ for people: https://feldenkrais.com/

▪ Basic Rib Rope exercise for humans: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/a-surprising-use-for-your-lead-rope

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Video of Atomic and Moving Massage: https://www.facebook.com/DressageNaturally.KarenRohlf/videos/1406704246772864

▪ Mary Debono free videos: https://www.marydebono.com/rider

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Program: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>0fd65649-2089-40be-8a1d-7384eaa7ead3Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040055:26falsefull11371371EP136: Improve How Your Horse Moves: Part 2EP136: Improve How Your Horse Moves: Part 2This episode is Part 2 of last week’s pod, where I continue to look at how to improve your horse’s movement. We’ll look at some often-missed root causes for unhealthy biomechanics and the most important conversations you need to have with your horse in able to improve how your horse moves.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Laser Video Series: Improve How Your Horse Moves: https://dressagenaturally.net/laser

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Program: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>This episode is Part 2 of last week’s pod, where I continue to look at how to improve your horse’s movement. We’ll look at some often-missed root causes for unhealthy biomechanics and the most important conversations you need to have with your horse in able to improve how your horse moves.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Laser Video Series: Improve How Your Horse Moves: https://dressagenaturally.net/laser

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Program: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>1d3c7bbc-91a7-4392-8a70-714a02c34c0aFri, 24 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040037:12falsefull11361361EP135: Improve How Your Horse Moves: Part 1EP135: Improve How Your Horse Moves: Part 1In this episode, I’ll look at how to improve your horse’s movement. I’ll talk about the very first steps that are usually over-looked. Instead of jumping right into aids to change their bodies, we’re going to take a moment to observe. This is Part 1. Part 2 is the next episode.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Laser Video Series: Improve How Your Horse Moves: https://dressagenaturally.net/laser

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Program: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode, I’ll look at how to improve your horse’s movement. I’ll talk about the very first steps that are usually over-looked. Instead of jumping right into aids to change their bodies, we’re going to take a moment to observe. This is Part 1. Part 2 is the next episode.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Laser Video Series: Improve How Your Horse Moves: https://dressagenaturally.net/laser

▪ Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Program: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>33100d58-0a22-4308-acd8-50a28f9750acFri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040026:45falsefull11351351EP134: About Dressage Naturally Clinics with Michelle YoungEP134: About Dressage Naturally Clinics with Michelle YoungIn this episode I talk with DN instructor Michelle Young, from Canada.

In becoming a DN instructor, she realized how DN clinics can be much different than what some people may expect. So we’ll chat about why clinics in general are valuable, and what makes DN clinics so special.

About the Guest:

Michelle Young is a trainer and instructor who helps create connection and understanding between horses and humans. She specializes in dressage, healthy biomechanics, foundational training, and young horse development. 

Michelle’s mission is to help horses and the people who love them find more relaxation and connection. To create confident horses and empowered students. To educate both horse and rider to find healthy movement, and mental peace. To inspire students to better themselves and help horses live happier, healthier lives. She does this through in person coaching, clinics, and virtual classes and community.

Michelle was personally invited by Karen Rohlf to become a Licensed Dressage Naturally Instructor.

You can learn more about Michelle at https://michelleyounghorsemanship.com and can follow her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/michelleyounghorsemanship and Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/michelle.horsemanship/


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Michelle Young: https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/michelle-young/

▪ Michelle Young: https://michelleyounghorsemanship.com/

▪ DN calendar: https://dressagenaturally.net/events/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I talk with DN instructor Michelle Young, from Canada.

In becoming a DN instructor, she realized how DN clinics can be much different than what some people may expect. So we’ll chat about why clinics in general are valuable, and what makes DN clinics so special.

About the Guest:

Michelle Young is a trainer and instructor who helps create connection and understanding between horses and humans. She specializes in dressage, healthy biomechanics, foundational training, and young horse development. 

Michelle’s mission is to help horses and the people who love them find more relaxation and connection. To create confident horses and empowered students. To educate both horse and rider to find healthy movement, and mental peace. To inspire students to better themselves and help horses live happier, healthier lives. She does this through in person coaching, clinics, and virtual classes and community.

Michelle was personally invited by Karen Rohlf to become a Licensed Dressage Naturally Instructor.

You can learn more about Michelle at https://michelleyounghorsemanship.com and can follow her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/michelleyounghorsemanship and Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/michelle.horsemanship/


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Michelle Young: https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/michelle-young/

▪ Michelle Young: https://michelleyounghorsemanship.com/

▪ DN calendar: https://dressagenaturally.net/events/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>692dafcb-b53f-41bf-a7e0-f7d0af6b17e6Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040054:26falsefull11341341EP133: Oppositional ReflexEP133: Oppositional ReflexIn this episode I’ll talk about Opposition Reflex - what it is and how to deal with it with your horse.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Recommended Videos: search for Moving Massage and watch: June 2020: Pressure, Release, Reward

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about Opposition Reflex - what it is and how to deal with it with your horse.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Recommended Videos: search for Moving Massage and watch: June 2020: Pressure, Release, Reward

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>5098e4da-23f4-47af-963f-15c2ceaf1479Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040040:37falsefull11331331EP132: Teo Finds His PowerEP132: Teo Finds His PowerIn this episode, I share one of my horse’s personal breakthrough moments. It was less about training and more about helping him reconnect with his playful power. This is a horse that has caused me to re-evaluate my goals and expectations, and re-define what success looks like for the horse, rather than for myself.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode, I share one of my horse’s personal breakthrough moments. It was less about training and more about helping him reconnect with his playful power. This is a horse that has caused me to re-evaluate my goals and expectations, and re-define what success looks like for the horse, rather than for myself.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>cacd0884-19ed-45ff-b74c-54c3c31e6086Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -040030:20falsefull11321321EP131: Leading & FollowingEP131: Leading & FollowingIn this episode I answer a student’s question about leading and following. She wants to go deeper into following to create more harmony but without giving up her leadership. I’ll discuss some concepts around this, and will also describe how to practice it with your horse. 


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:




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]]>In this episode I answer a student’s question about leading and following. She wants to go deeper into following to create more harmony but without giving up her leadership. I’ll discuss some concepts around this, and will also describe how to practice it with your horse. 


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:




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]]>4f541fc7-20ec-4eb1-bdfa-8e92e9d79f6cFri, 17 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -040022:34falsefull11311311EP130: Measure Your ProgressEP130: Measure Your ProgressIn this episode I’ll talk about ways to measure your success without competing. It’s so helpful to measure your progress so you know where you are and what you need to work on… even more importantly so you can realize how far you’ve come!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about ways to measure your success without competing. It’s so helpful to measure your progress so you know where you are and what you need to work on… even more importantly so you can realize how far you’ve come!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>953471eb-7ecf-46e1-80f9-2a940576f67dFri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -040030:50falsefull11301301EP129: Grooming & MusingEP129: Grooming & MusingWant to hang out with me while I do some chores? In this episode you will come along with me as I spend some time grooming Ovation and finishing up some chores one evening. I’ll muse about having an intention even for ‘mundane’ moments, noticing differently, health benefits of loving on your horse, and mostly, you’ll just be with me as I hang out with my horses. Hopefully you’ll find this at least relaxing.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links :

▪ The Rabbit Effect: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/rabbit-effect

▪ For The Love Of The Horse Transform Your Business Event: https://dressagenaturally.net/TYB

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>Want to hang out with me while I do some chores? In this episode you will come along with me as I spend some time grooming Ovation and finishing up some chores one evening. I’ll muse about having an intention even for ‘mundane’ moments, noticing differently, health benefits of loving on your horse, and mostly, you’ll just be with me as I hang out with my horses. Hopefully you’ll find this at least relaxing.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links :

▪ The Rabbit Effect: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/rabbit-effect

▪ For The Love Of The Horse Transform Your Business Event: https://dressagenaturally.net/TYB

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>8fc16d78-aa48-4ee4-a8bd-b49f3f673217Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -040039:51falsefull11291291EP128: Equine Nutrition with Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutrEP128: Equine Nutrition with Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutrIn this episode I’ll be talking with Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutr. Clare is an independent Equine Nutritionist who is registered with the UK Association for Nutrition. She has expertise in equine health and fitness, and provides advice and consultancy to horse owners, managers, vets, and the horse feed industry. She also offers an equine nutrition learning center which is a searchable resource where you can find what you want to know, quickly and easily. She will share some of the most important aspects of feeding your horse to keep them healthy and happy!

About the Guest:

Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutr, is an independent Equine Nutritionist who is registered with the UK Association for Nutrition. You can learn more about her at: https://equinenutritionist.com/

She has expertise in equine health and fitness. She has been fascinated by horses since she could speak, and this coupled with her love of science, meant a career blending the two was inevitable.

Clare is a published author and has an undergraduate degree in equine science with nutrition, and a masters degree in exercise physiology. Her love for horses has never waned. Her current two - Tapir, a retired gypsy cob, and Vana, her quarter horse right-hand-lady - are her teachers and workmates ('my horses have taught me so much about nutrition amongst a whole list of other life lessons' says Clare).

A solid grounding in science along with decades of owning her own horses puts Clare in a unique position to support horse owners who are looking for the truth about horse nutrition and feeding.

Clare is passionate about ensuring horse owners have an unbiased and truthful source of information, enabling them to make decisions about horse-care that will help their horses be healthy and happy.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutr: https://equinenutritionist.com/

▪ For The Love Of The Horse Transform Your Business Event: https://dressagenaturally.net/TYB

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I’ll be talking with Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutr. Clare is an independent Equine Nutritionist who is registered with the UK Association for Nutrition. She has expertise in equine health and fitness, and provides advice and consultancy to horse owners, managers, vets, and the horse feed industry. She also offers an equine nutrition learning center which is a searchable resource where you can find what you want to know, quickly and easily. She will share some of the most important aspects of feeding your horse to keep them healthy and happy!

About the Guest:

Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutr, is an independent Equine Nutritionist who is registered with the UK Association for Nutrition. You can learn more about her at: https://equinenutritionist.com/

She has expertise in equine health and fitness. She has been fascinated by horses since she could speak, and this coupled with her love of science, meant a career blending the two was inevitable.

Clare is a published author and has an undergraduate degree in equine science with nutrition, and a masters degree in exercise physiology. Her love for horses has never waned. Her current two - Tapir, a retired gypsy cob, and Vana, her quarter horse right-hand-lady - are her teachers and workmates ('my horses have taught me so much about nutrition amongst a whole list of other life lessons' says Clare).

A solid grounding in science along with decades of owning her own horses puts Clare in a unique position to support horse owners who are looking for the truth about horse nutrition and feeding.

Clare is passionate about ensuring horse owners have an unbiased and truthful source of information, enabling them to make decisions about horse-care that will help their horses be healthy and happy.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutr: https://equinenutritionist.com/

▪ For The Love Of The Horse Transform Your Business Event: https://dressagenaturally.net/TYB

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>ea251d24-4742-44dd-84d3-739065dc21ebFri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -040048:02falsefull11281281EP127: 6 Essential Gymnastic AbilitiesEP127: 6 Essential Gymnastic AbilitiesIn this episode we discuss 6 essential gymnastic abilities.

These are the skills that live inside all the movements as you go up the levels. What’s nice is that you can master these abilities starting earlier than you think, so when the harder, more physically demanding versions come up you are ready!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ For The Love Of The Horse Transform Your Business Event: https://dressagenaturally.net/TYB

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode we discuss 6 essential gymnastic abilities.

These are the skills that live inside all the movements as you go up the levels. What’s nice is that you can master these abilities starting earlier than you think, so when the harder, more physically demanding versions come up you are ready!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ For The Love Of The Horse Transform Your Business Event: https://dressagenaturally.net/TYB

▪ Online Programs: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>fd2736ef-250a-4df8-910c-8581537ea084Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -040041:16falsefull11271271EP126: Time To Refuel with Dr. Sarah Reiff-HekkingEP126: Time To Refuel with Dr. Sarah Reiff-HekkingIn this episode I talk with friend of the pod, Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking of True Focus Coaching. Dr. Sarah is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people create and achieve their goals. We’ll talk about the importance of fueling yourself first, and learning how to get the important things done so your time and energy spent can have the biggest positive impact in your life.

About the Guest:

Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people create and achieve their goals.

She’s developed unique systems to help her clients get a grip on their time and step up to the next level in their life or business.

True Focus Coaching empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to really understand how they spend their time, so they can gain the clarity and skills to get to the next level in their business and life.

Dr. Reiff-Hekking received her Ph. D. from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1997, and Coach Certification from MentorCoach. She was on the facility at UMass Medical School for 6 years. She founded True Focus Coaching in 2005 and, as a business-savvy entrepreneur, she grew her successful coaching practice during a down economy.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ For The Love Of The Horse Transform Your Business Event: https://dressagenaturally.net/TYB

▪ Dr. Sarah’s True Focus Coaching: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

▪ Book a call with Dr Sarah: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/apply/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I talk with friend of the pod, Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking of True Focus Coaching. Dr. Sarah is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people create and achieve their goals. We’ll talk about the importance of fueling yourself first, and learning how to get the important things done so your time and energy spent can have the biggest positive impact in your life.

About the Guest:

Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people create and achieve their goals.

She’s developed unique systems to help her clients get a grip on their time and step up to the next level in their life or business.

True Focus Coaching empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to really understand how they spend their time, so they can gain the clarity and skills to get to the next level in their business and life.

Dr. Reiff-Hekking received her Ph. D. from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1997, and Coach Certification from MentorCoach. She was on the facility at UMass Medical School for 6 years. She founded True Focus Coaching in 2005 and, as a business-savvy entrepreneur, she grew her successful coaching practice during a down economy.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ For The Love Of The Horse Transform Your Business Event: https://dressagenaturally.net/TYB

▪ Dr. Sarah’s True Focus Coaching: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

▪ Book a call with Dr Sarah: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/apply/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>8ebc89b6-c510-4910-a875-50120ddd39d5Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -040051:43falsefull11261261EP125: Your Dream Our TeamEP125: Your Dream Our TeamIn this episode I’ll muse about how to be a perfect DN student - only kidding - It’s all about you creating YOUR dream, and using us to help you get there.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode I’ll muse about how to be a perfect DN student - only kidding - It’s all about you creating YOUR dream, and using us to help you get there.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>34c13bcd-7539-4f77-ad89-1237c13044d3Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -040031:29falsefull11251251EP124: Keeping It Light In The New YearEP124: Keeping It Light In The New YearIn this New Year’s episode I’ll talk about the value of taking things lightly, plus story-time with Karen as she reads a light-hearted story by Mark Twain.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ Link to story What Stumped The Blue Jays by Mark Twain: https://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/WhaStu.shtml

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this New Year’s episode I’ll talk about the value of taking things lightly, plus story-time with Karen as she reads a light-hearted story by Mark Twain.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ Link to story What Stumped The Blue Jays by Mark Twain: https://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/WhaStu.shtml

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>e0009afc-1909-4b5e-82b4-9e073defb7b8Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -040022:35falsefull11241241EP123: Dr. Alberto RullanEP123: Dr. Alberto RullanIn this episode I’ll talk to world-renowned veterinarian and equine educator Dr. Alberto Rullan. Dr. Rullan lives in Ocala, FL where he owns Performance Equine Veterinary Services & their on-site rehabilitation & condition center EPIC: Equine Performance Innovative Center. He was voted the #1 vet in Ocala and EPIC has the honor of #1 equine facility, no small feat in a known known as The Horse Capital of the World. We’ll talk about his three-part approach to healing horses, and the importance of getting to the root-cause of the injury.

About the Guest:

World-renowned veterinarian and equine educator Dr. Alberto Rullan. Dr. Rullan lives in Ocala, FL where he owns Performance Equine Veterinary Services & their on-site rehabilitation & condition center EPIC: Equine Performance Innovative Center. He was voted the #1 vet in Ocala and EPIC has the honor of #1 equine facility, no small feat in a known known as The Horse Capital of the World. Dr. Rullan graduated from the finest Vet School in North America, University of Pennsylvania, which has the designation of not the usual DVM or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, but their own distinction for their excellence which is VMD, Veterinary Medical Doctor

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk to world-renowned veterinarian and equine educator Dr. Alberto Rullan. Dr. Rullan lives in Ocala, FL where he owns Performance Equine Veterinary Services & their on-site rehabilitation & condition center EPIC: Equine Performance Innovative Center. He was voted the #1 vet in Ocala and EPIC has the honor of #1 equine facility, no small feat in a known known as The Horse Capital of the World. We’ll talk about his three-part approach to healing horses, and the importance of getting to the root-cause of the injury.

About the Guest:

World-renowned veterinarian and equine educator Dr. Alberto Rullan. Dr. Rullan lives in Ocala, FL where he owns Performance Equine Veterinary Services & their on-site rehabilitation & condition center EPIC: Equine Performance Innovative Center. He was voted the #1 vet in Ocala and EPIC has the honor of #1 equine facility, no small feat in a known known as The Horse Capital of the World. Dr. Rullan graduated from the finest Vet School in North America, University of Pennsylvania, which has the designation of not the usual DVM or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, but their own distinction for their excellence which is VMD, Veterinary Medical Doctor

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>6d1478ee-f641-4281-aecb-abd650831f20Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -040049:11falsefull11231231EP122: Meeting Of The MindsEP122: Meeting Of The MindsIn this episode I’ll share key takeaways from a recent DN instructor meeting. I’ll share about important themes in DN, and how we aim to help you!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Dressage Naturally Instructors: https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/

▪ Secret To A Cooperative Horse Recording: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/secrets-to-a-cooperative-eager-horse

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I’ll share key takeaways from a recent DN instructor meeting. I’ll share about important themes in DN, and how we aim to help you!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Dressage Naturally Instructors: https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/

▪ Secret To A Cooperative Horse Recording: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/secrets-to-a-cooperative-eager-horse

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>4b978fc9-3f7f-43b6-9473-c80bb401e61aFri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -040056:43falsefull11221221EP121: Help For Horse ProsEP121: Help For Horse ProsThis episode is not just for the professionals! It’s for everyone. If we want horses to have a happier life, we ALL are part of the team of support. In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of helping heart centered horse professionals with three things that will help them thrive. I’ll offer some advice and things they can start doing right away to create a more fulfilling, sustainable and profitable life they can love in the horse biz.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

• 2-Day Transform Your Business Seminar: https://dressagenaturally.net/TYB

• FREE resource for professionals: https://dressagenaturally.net//fuel

• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

• The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

• See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>This episode is not just for the professionals! It’s for everyone. If we want horses to have a happier life, we ALL are part of the team of support. In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of helping heart centered horse professionals with three things that will help them thrive. I’ll offer some advice and things they can start doing right away to create a more fulfilling, sustainable and profitable life they can love in the horse biz.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

• 2-Day Transform Your Business Seminar: https://dressagenaturally.net/TYB

• FREE resource for professionals: https://dressagenaturally.net//fuel

• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

• The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

• See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>23496c79-0357-4d77-bb2b-d926b58eb640Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -040043:25falsefull11211211EP120: Change!EP120: Change!If you want to progress, you have to be ready and willing to change. In this episode I’ll take a closer look at the paradox of change, and how to be better at it.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ Video I reference: Video Classroom May 2017: Change.

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>If you want to progress, you have to be ready and willing to change. In this episode I’ll take a closer look at the paradox of change, and how to be better at it.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ Video I reference: Video Classroom May 2017: Change.

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>d2104188-ca43-4478-9532-38d860da6c05Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -040032:17falsefull11201201EP119: Liberty As A Lifestyle with David LichmanEP119: Liberty As A Lifestyle with David LichmanI invited 5-Star Master Parelli Professional, Liberty expert, and friend David Lichman to the pod to talk about what he calls: Liberty as a lifestyle. This episode will give you a lot to think about when it comes to your daily life in partnership with your horses and will tempt you to think about who you need to be for your horse to want to be with you.

About the Guest:

David Lichman is a 5-Star Master Parelli Professional with a specialty in Liberty Horses. He has performed across the continent with his three-horse act, which includes bridle-less riding and riding to music. He is the creator of Liberty Outside the Round Pen, a Parelli Mastery Series release, available for streaming and on DVD, in which David gives step-by-step instructions on building a connection that resists distractions, enabling students to play at Liberty with exuberance in large open areas.

David teaches all over the world, helping students find a better relationship with their horses on the ground and riding.

His training philosophy can be summed up in this simple quote:

“I don’t see them as horses, I see them as friends. They have names, desires and needs – as do I. Friends help fulfill each other’s needs and desires.”

To learn more about David go to: https://www.davidlichman.com/wp/

Checkout his popular liberty Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172687526795322/


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ David Lichman’s Website: https://www.davidlichman.com/

▪ David’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172687526795322/

▪ David’s Shop: https://david-lichman-5-star-parelli-professional.myshopify.com/

▪ Heart Of Liberty Collection: https://david-lichman-5-star-parelli-professional.myshopify.com/collections/the-heart-of-liberty-collection

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>I invited 5-Star Master Parelli Professional, Liberty expert, and friend David Lichman to the pod to talk about what he calls: Liberty as a lifestyle. This episode will give you a lot to think about when it comes to your daily life in partnership with your horses and will tempt you to think about who you need to be for your horse to want to be with you.

About the Guest:

David Lichman is a 5-Star Master Parelli Professional with a specialty in Liberty Horses. He has performed across the continent with his three-horse act, which includes bridle-less riding and riding to music. He is the creator of Liberty Outside the Round Pen, a Parelli Mastery Series release, available for streaming and on DVD, in which David gives step-by-step instructions on building a connection that resists distractions, enabling students to play at Liberty with exuberance in large open areas.

David teaches all over the world, helping students find a better relationship with their horses on the ground and riding.

His training philosophy can be summed up in this simple quote:

“I don’t see them as horses, I see them as friends. They have names, desires and needs – as do I. Friends help fulfill each other’s needs and desires.”

To learn more about David go to: https://www.davidlichman.com/wp/

Checkout his popular liberty Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172687526795322/


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ David Lichman’s Website: https://www.davidlichman.com/

▪ David’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/172687526795322/

▪ David’s Shop: https://david-lichman-5-star-parelli-professional.myshopify.com/

▪ Heart Of Liberty Collection: https://david-lichman-5-star-parelli-professional.myshopify.com/collections/the-heart-of-liberty-collection

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>3ea982d4-3d7f-4392-a319-7861882b2a9aFri, 25 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -040057:24falsefull11191191EP118: Well-Being & Partnership with Dr. Lily WilsonEP118: Well-Being & Partnership with Dr. Lily WilsonIn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Lily Wilson, a veterinary surgeon that has created a new way of helping horse owners take the very best care of their equine partners. Her special interests are: species-appropriate husbandry; anatomy and locomotion; pain physiology; ethical training; and mutually beneficial coexistence of people with the natural world. Lily is now combining her passions into a service that guides animal guardians to nurture all-round well-being and partnership. If you are interested in taking the very best care of your horse, you are going to love this episode!

 


About the Guest:


Dr. Lily Wilson, BVetMed BSc(Hons) MRCVS, has a wide breadth and depth of passions and expertise. Lily has worked in practice treating pets, horses and livestock in a variety of settings including general practice, in a hospital as an emergency clinician, and volunteering overseas. She has done postgraduate programs in ecosystem health and in advanced veterinary practice.


Her special interests are: species-appropriate husbandry; anatomy and locomotion; pain physiology; ethical training; and mutually beneficial coexistence of people with the natural world. Lily is now combining her passions into a service that guides animal guardians to nurture all-round well-being and partnership.


You can learn more about Dr. Lily and her hybrid veterinary advice and coaching services at Nurturing Nature Equine: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/About the Host:


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.


Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


 



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]]>In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Lily Wilson, a veterinary surgeon that has created a new way of helping horse owners take the very best care of their equine partners. Her special interests are: species-appropriate husbandry; anatomy and locomotion; pain physiology; ethical training; and mutually beneficial coexistence of people with the natural world. Lily is now combining her passions into a service that guides animal guardians to nurture all-round well-being and partnership. If you are interested in taking the very best care of your horse, you are going to love this episode!

 


About the Guest:


Dr. Lily Wilson, BVetMed BSc(Hons) MRCVS, has a wide breadth and depth of passions and expertise. Lily has worked in practice treating pets, horses and livestock in a variety of settings including general practice, in a hospital as an emergency clinician, and volunteering overseas. She has done postgraduate programs in ecosystem health and in advanced veterinary practice.


Her special interests are: species-appropriate husbandry; anatomy and locomotion; pain physiology; ethical training; and mutually beneficial coexistence of people with the natural world. Lily is now combining her passions into a service that guides animal guardians to nurture all-round well-being and partnership.


You can learn more about Dr. Lily and her hybrid veterinary advice and coaching services at Nurturing Nature Equine: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/About the Host:


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.


Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


 



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]]>337fd611-b6ca-4ba1-9425-97d2433f141aFri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -040001:19:54falsefull11181181EP117: 9+1 ConversationsEP117: 9+1 ConversationsIn this episode I’ll talk about the 9+1 conversations you can have with your horse and how to use them to create different gymnastic movements and exercises. This episode will give you a new way of observing your horse and new exercises to try.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ 9+1 Video in the Webshop: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/books-dvds-1/products/results-in-harmony-9-1-conversations-streaming-video

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about the 9+1 conversations you can have with your horse and how to use them to create different gymnastic movements and exercises. This episode will give you a new way of observing your horse and new exercises to try.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ 9+1 Video in the Webshop: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/books-dvds-1/products/results-in-harmony-9-1-conversations-streaming-video

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>43354e36-eecf-41e8-b66f-992e3b9f477cFri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -040038:51falsefull11171171EP116: Making Progress with Limited TimeEP116: Making Progress with Limited TimeIn this episode, I’ll share my thoughts and strategies about what I do with my horses when I am traveling a lot or when my schedule is more erratic. It’s a really common challenge for busy people who want to make progress with their horses. This episode will give you ideas about how you can make progress even when your time with your horse is inconsistent.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode, I’ll share my thoughts and strategies about what I do with my horses when I am traveling a lot or when my schedule is more erratic. It’s a really common challenge for busy people who want to make progress with their horses. This episode will give you ideas about how you can make progress even when your time with your horse is inconsistent.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>5766447c-b4cf-40fb-8298-1029afcf3b10Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -040044:37falsefull11161161EP115: Confidence is over-ratedEP115: Confidence is over-ratedIn this episode I’ll talk about beginner’s luck, beginner’s mind, and the scale of competence, and how confidence can be over-rated… all inspired by a couple days in the kitchen making macarons for the first (and second) time. When I go into the kitchen, interesting things often come out… hopefully, this podcast is one of them.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about beginner’s luck, beginner’s mind, and the scale of competence, and how confidence can be over-rated… all inspired by a couple days in the kitchen making macarons for the first (and second) time. When I go into the kitchen, interesting things often come out… hopefully, this podcast is one of them.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>5be5dac7-d5b9-4d70-8523-5e9c7c4167afFri, 28 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -040042:27falsefull11151151EP114: Yoga with Cathy WoodsEP114: Yoga with Cathy WoodsCathy Woods, creator of Body, Mind, Equine (TM), and author of Yoga for Riders; is a pioneer in combining yoga, mindfulness, and horsemanship to improve horsemanship from ground to saddle through the use of yoga postures and principles; supporting mindfulness in horsemanship and supporting equestrian wellness. In this podcast, I talk to her about what it means to create your own personal practice and how it can create more unity between you and your horse.

About the Guest:

Cathy Woods is the creator of Body, Mind, Equine (TM)

and author of Yoga for Riders; a long-time Yoga Teacher/Retreat Leader, horsewoman, and avid, backcountry trail rider. She leads retreats and clinics around the country at ranches, expos, and equine centers and has an online course series through WeHorse.

Cathy has been leading yoga programs to horse lovers and non-equestrians for nearly thirty-two years. Her Yoga and Equine programs teach the parallels between yoga and horsemanship. Body, Mind, Equine is not about doing yoga on the back of a horse, but rather how to use yoga principles (not just postures) to improve horsemanship from ground to saddle and become a more aware, mindful equestrian.

In addition, Cathy also teaches good stretches for riders. Combining her passions of yoga, horses, and travel, her one-of-a-kind programs have reached national acclaim, Woods has written for and been featured in numerous online and print publications such as Horse & Rider Magazine, Horse Illustrated, Equus, Cowgirl Magazine, Western Horse & Gun Magazine, EQAMerica, StreamhorseTV, Yoga Digest, Forbes.com, Equitrekking, Flying Changes Magazine, and others.

Woods aims to impart an aware/mindful approach to yoga and horsemanship in order to make enhanced horsemanship and true yoga accessible to everyone while promoting a more enriched and skillful life.

She is based in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina but teaches nationally. Find out more at www.cathywoodsyoga.com


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Cathy Woods: https://cathywoodsyoga.com/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>Cathy Woods, creator of Body, Mind, Equine (TM), and author of Yoga for Riders; is a pioneer in combining yoga, mindfulness, and horsemanship to improve horsemanship from ground to saddle through the use of yoga postures and principles; supporting mindfulness in horsemanship and supporting equestrian wellness. In this podcast, I talk to her about what it means to create your own personal practice and how it can create more unity between you and your horse.

About the Guest:

Cathy Woods is the creator of Body, Mind, Equine (TM)

and author of Yoga for Riders; a long-time Yoga Teacher/Retreat Leader, horsewoman, and avid, backcountry trail rider. She leads retreats and clinics around the country at ranches, expos, and equine centers and has an online course series through WeHorse.

Cathy has been leading yoga programs to horse lovers and non-equestrians for nearly thirty-two years. Her Yoga and Equine programs teach the parallels between yoga and horsemanship. Body, Mind, Equine is not about doing yoga on the back of a horse, but rather how to use yoga principles (not just postures) to improve horsemanship from ground to saddle and become a more aware, mindful equestrian.

In addition, Cathy also teaches good stretches for riders. Combining her passions of yoga, horses, and travel, her one-of-a-kind programs have reached national acclaim, Woods has written for and been featured in numerous online and print publications such as Horse & Rider Magazine, Horse Illustrated, Equus, Cowgirl Magazine, Western Horse & Gun Magazine, EQAMerica, StreamhorseTV, Yoga Digest, Forbes.com, Equitrekking, Flying Changes Magazine, and others.

Woods aims to impart an aware/mindful approach to yoga and horsemanship in order to make enhanced horsemanship and true yoga accessible to everyone while promoting a more enriched and skillful life.

She is based in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina but teaches nationally. Find out more at www.cathywoodsyoga.com


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Cathy Woods: https://cathywoodsyoga.com/

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>178ffe40-69a9-46b8-90a2-0a2498584fecFri, 21 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -040052:15falsefull11141141EP113: The 5 in 3 ChallengeEP113: The 5 in 3 ChallengeThis episode is about the power of clear, concise, communication… I’ll share a funny story from a clinic and how it turned into a challenging, powerful, and effective exercise for forming questions and answers to problems.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>This episode is about the power of clear, concise, communication… I’ll share a funny story from a clinic and how it turned into a challenging, powerful, and effective exercise for forming questions and answers to problems.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>4c7faa88-fad2-47ed-b6d1-a8e1821399b1Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -040045:26falsefull11131131EP112: Complicating The Half HaltEP112: Complicating The Half HaltIn this episode I will explore the elusive, confusing, mystifying mystery known as the half halt - the dressage student’s white whale. Many other teachers have gone before me, claiming to be able to simplify it, demystify it and clarify it but they end up just complicating it. I’m usually pretty good at explaining things… So is this episode going to clarify or confuse or complicate the half halt even more? I guess you’ll have to listen to find out.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode I will explore the elusive, confusing, mystifying mystery known as the half halt - the dressage student’s white whale. Many other teachers have gone before me, claiming to be able to simplify it, demystify it and clarify it but they end up just complicating it. I’m usually pretty good at explaining things… So is this episode going to clarify or confuse or complicate the half halt even more? I guess you’ll have to listen to find out.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>435d1ba3-a3ac-4d1e-a60b-c2dd66767e7fFri, 07 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -040042:11falsefull11121121EP111: Get The Ticket & Show UpEP111: Get The Ticket & Show UpIn this episode, I’ll share a couple of life hacks for making sure you do things you want to do. This will help you stop procrastinating, and will make it easier to make the progress you want to make.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>In this episode, I’ll share a couple of life hacks for making sure you do things you want to do. This will help you stop procrastinating, and will make it easier to make the progress you want to make.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>2d47107f-9ff1-4725-a015-09e3e6476bc9Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -040031:35falsefull11111111EP110: Dream, Observe, Root, PlayEP110: Dream, Observe, Root, PlayIn this episode, I’ll share a summary of a recent 4-part Video Series where I give 4 valuable lessons on how to improve how your horse moves, and each lesson has an exercise. I’ll lead you through a process of dreaming, observing, going back to determine the root of any issues, then explain how to use playfulness to improve your horse’s posture and way of moving.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode, I’ll share a summary of a recent 4-part Video Series where I give 4 valuable lessons on how to improve how your horse moves, and each lesson has an exercise. I’ll lead you through a process of dreaming, observing, going back to determine the root of any issues, then explain how to use playfulness to improve your horse’s posture and way of moving.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>4b2499c7-5dd7-402c-86aa-829dac2a8067Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -040036:21falsefull11101101EP109: Warwick SchillerEP109: Warwick SchillerIn this episode, I talk with popular clinician, educator, & podcaster, Warwick Schiller. Warwick comes from the reining world, where he was NHRA Reserve World Champion. He since has gone through a transformation in how he trains and teaches. In this conversation, we go into horsemanship, the horse business, personal development… and so much more!

You can find out more about Warwick at: https://www.warwickschiller.com/

About the Guest:

Warwick Schiller comes from the reining world where he was an NRHA reserve world champion, and represented his home country of Australia in the 2010 and 2018 World Equestrian Games.

Warwick is always learning and growing in hope to become the very best horseman he can be. He has online educational resources to help students create a relaxed, connected, and skilled equine partner at home. His popular Journey On podcast is where he shares his stories of transformational growth in both his horse training career and personal life. His podcast is also a place where his guests share their own life-altering stories, motivations, and influences.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Warwick Schiller’s website: https://www.warwickschiller.com/

▪ Warwick’s Journey On Summit Nov 2022 Livestream: https://summit.warwickschiller.com?aff=KarenRohlf

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode, I talk with popular clinician, educator, & podcaster, Warwick Schiller. Warwick comes from the reining world, where he was NHRA Reserve World Champion. He since has gone through a transformation in how he trains and teaches. In this conversation, we go into horsemanship, the horse business, personal development… and so much more!

You can find out more about Warwick at: https://www.warwickschiller.com/

About the Guest:

Warwick Schiller comes from the reining world where he was an NRHA reserve world champion, and represented his home country of Australia in the 2010 and 2018 World Equestrian Games.

Warwick is always learning and growing in hope to become the very best horseman he can be. He has online educational resources to help students create a relaxed, connected, and skilled equine partner at home. His popular Journey On podcast is where he shares his stories of transformational growth in both his horse training career and personal life. His podcast is also a place where his guests share their own life-altering stories, motivations, and influences.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Warwick Schiller’s website: https://www.warwickschiller.com/

▪ Warwick’s Journey On Summit Nov 2022 Livestream: https://summit.warwickschiller.com?aff=KarenRohlf

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>232ce705-5eca-4a87-a8df-0d91088ae377Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -040001:35:42falsefull11091091EP108: 3 QuestionsEP108: 3 QuestionsIn this episode, I’ll share another favorite exercise that you can try right away. You’ll learn how and why asking yourself 3 questions while you are playing with your horse can keep you focused, get results, and keep you calm.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode, I’ll share another favorite exercise that you can try right away. You’ll learn how and why asking yourself 3 questions while you are playing with your horse can keep you focused, get results, and keep you calm.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>968c41fb-0c24-4699-b3e0-229c40927bffFri, 09 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -040033:50falsefull11081081EP107: Grid ExerciseEP107: Grid ExerciseIn this podcast, I’ll explain one of my favorite exercises that can be done at a basic or advanced level. I call it The Grid and it can improve communication, seat connection, engagement, balance, timing, feel… I could go on and on. I think you’ll love playing with this!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Study about tone of voice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12110787/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this podcast, I’ll explain one of my favorite exercises that can be done at a basic or advanced level. I call it The Grid and it can improve communication, seat connection, engagement, balance, timing, feel… I could go on and on. I think you’ll love playing with this!

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Study about tone of voice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12110787/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>69302810-a54e-4f55-ad5b-d2a22d928784Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -040036:50falsefull11071071EP106: More Than WordsEP106: More Than WordsChoosing who to work with can be a challenge. In this episode I’ll talk about seeing beyond the words that trainers and instructors say in order to get more of a real idea of what they are doing.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Study about tone of voice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12110787/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>Choosing who to work with can be a challenge. In this episode I’ll talk about seeing beyond the words that trainers and instructors say in order to get more of a real idea of what they are doing.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Study about tone of voice: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12110787/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>8fa25158-784b-4f62-9f42-3e8fa7e79f5aFri, 26 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -040040:31falsefull11061061EP105: Horses In TrainingEP105: Horses In TrainingIn this episode I am joined by DN Licensed instructor Shawna Lewis to talk about the challenges students have had with putting their horses in training. We’ll share stories of when it worked and when it didn’t, and will give tips for how to set yourself up for success if you think you need to put your horse in training.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I am joined by DN Licensed instructor Shawna Lewis to talk about the challenges students have had with putting their horses in training. We’ll share stories of when it worked and when it didn’t, and will give tips for how to set yourself up for success if you think you need to put your horse in training.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>d0cf4e6b-6a21-4433-857d-b2bc78ce3c04Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -040058:59falsefull105105EP104: NoticingEP104: NoticingWe’ve all heard the phrase: ‘Awareness is the first step’. In this episode I’ll explore the art of noticing… And how it’s not as simple to do as it seems.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>We’ve all heard the phrase: ‘Awareness is the first step’. In this episode I’ll explore the art of noticing… And how it’s not as simple to do as it seems.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>e798f33e-8f5d-428f-81f4-bded9d78cde9Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -040028:59falsefull11041041EP103: What Does Success Look Like?EP103: What Does Success Look Like?In this super short episode I’ll talk about a really important question you need to have up your sleeve. It will help you stay clear and on track when you feel stuck or lost.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this super short episode I’ll talk about a really important question you need to have up your sleeve. It will help you stay clear and on track when you feel stuck or lost.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>e959a30f-9097-4601-8ab4-b718dfc3e222Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -040017:08falsefull11031031EP102: Active NeutralEP102: Active NeutralThis episode is about one of the most important concepts in riding: Active Neutral. Active Neutral is where we embody, confirm, and allow that which we asked our horse to perform. It is a mental, emotional, and physical state where we want for nothing else. Most of the ‘magical moments’ we have with our horses are when we are in a state of Active Neutral.

About the Host:

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.


Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>This episode is about one of the most important concepts in riding: Active Neutral. Active Neutral is where we embody, confirm, and allow that which we asked our horse to perform. It is a mental, emotional, and physical state where we want for nothing else. Most of the ‘magical moments’ we have with our horses are when we are in a state of Active Neutral.

About the Host:

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.


Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>9d0f3f5c-7c7a-4153-abe1-72565ae966b2Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -040038:29falsefull11021021EP101: How I Stopped Being NormalEP101: How I Stopped Being NormalIn this episode I’ll tell the story of how a normal dressage trainer started doing natural horsemanship (yeah it’s about me). I’ll share the horse that got me started, the most important change I made, and how it’s a different story from most.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode I’ll tell the story of how a normal dressage trainer started doing natural horsemanship (yeah it’s about me). I’ll share the horse that got me started, the most important change I made, and how it’s a different story from most.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>bea6b594-ed59-48d0-9a9e-7522918c3521Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -040037:22falsefull11011011EP100: Lessons From Page 100EP100: Lessons From Page 100This is the 100th episode of the pod!

To celebrate, I will be sharing lessons I found on page 100 of some of my favorite horse and non-horse books, including, of course, my own book: Dressage Naturally - Results In Harmony. There’s something for everyone in this episode, from an exercise to help with your horse’s connection with the reins, to living a life in love.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>This is the 100th episode of the pod!

To celebrate, I will be sharing lessons I found on page 100 of some of my favorite horse and non-horse books, including, of course, my own book: Dressage Naturally - Results In Harmony. There’s something for everyone in this episode, from an exercise to help with your horse’s connection with the reins, to living a life in love.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>7c89d5fc-0ac1-479a-8923-edcc78caaffcFri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -040029:55falsefull11001001EP099: Happy Horse Common ThreadsEP099: Happy Horse Common ThreadsIn this episode I consolidate information I gained from interviewing several other professionals about how to have happy horses. (You can find some of those interviews in previous episodes of this pod) I’ll pull together the common threads of what they said, I’ll give you some exercises to do, and will go deeper into some of the important points.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:



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]]>In this episode I consolidate information I gained from interviewing several other professionals about how to have happy horses. (You can find some of those interviews in previous episodes of this pod) I’ll pull together the common threads of what they said, I’ll give you some exercises to do, and will go deeper into some of the important points.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:



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]]>26d8e2e1-ea61-4da9-aaf7-e3f4c641b8a0Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -040035:31falsefull199991EP098: Love It Or Change ItEP098: Love It Or Change ItWhat if, in times of tension, there was one question you could ask yourself that would lead to happiness? In this episode I’ll share a technique I use in life and horsemanship. I’m not sure if it is a horsemanship technique that informed my life or a life technique that informed my horsemanship, but it helps equally with each and I hope it helps you.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:



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]]>What if, in times of tension, there was one question you could ask yourself that would lead to happiness? In this episode I’ll share a technique I use in life and horsemanship. I’m not sure if it is a horsemanship technique that informed my life or a life technique that informed my horsemanship, but it helps equally with each and I hope it helps you.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:



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]]>be49b0de-867a-4724-be46-6df737ba2d40Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -040044:59falsefull198981EP097: ProblemsEP097: ProblemsIn this episode I’ll talk about problems and problem-solving, but probably not in a way you’ve heard before. I’ll explore how we think about problems, and what we bring to the problem as the first step in solving it. This episode is for everyone, because everyone is going to experience problems.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about problems and problem-solving, but probably not in a way you’ve heard before. I’ll explore how we think about problems, and what we bring to the problem as the first step in solving it. This episode is for everyone, because everyone is going to experience problems.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>a5fb1549-4e6d-44b8-8d5c-96b396b38971Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -040029:53falsefull197971EP096: Summer AdjustmentsEP096: Summer AdjustmentsIn this episode I’ll talk about the adjustments I make when it gets HOT. Hopefully this will help you and your horse have a more enjoyable summer. The concept of adjusting for weather could also apply to winter challenges, too.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about the adjustments I make when it gets HOT. Hopefully this will help you and your horse have a more enjoyable summer. The concept of adjusting for weather could also apply to winter challenges, too.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>7f31fdbe-a34a-4eff-93bf-0b9c1cbc7e6aFri, 17 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -040033:17falsefull196961EP095: Arena SourEP095: Arena SourIn this episode I’ll talk about what to do to help a horse who has become arena sour. Whether your horse flat out refuses to go in the arena, or if he is just a flatter duller version of himself this episode will give you some things you can do to help your horse love the arena (or at least stop hating it).


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about what to do to help a horse who has become arena sour. Whether your horse flat out refuses to go in the arena, or if he is just a flatter duller version of himself this episode will give you some things you can do to help your horse love the arena (or at least stop hating it).


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>c909d746-773a-4531-a6e8-ca964c97d409Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -040037:42falsefull195951EP094: DN Instructor, Michelle YoungEP094: DN Instructor, Michelle YoungIn this episode, you’ll meet DN Instructor, Michelle Young.

Michelle will share the story of her horsemanship transformation and will talk about common student challenges (and her solutions).


About the Guest:

Michelle Young is a trainer and instructor who helps create connection and understanding between horses and humans. She specializes in dressage, healthy biomechanics, foundational training, and young horse development.

Michelle’s mission is to help horses and the people who love them find more relaxation and connection. To create confident horses and empowered students. To educate both horse and rider to find healthy movement and mental peace. To inspire students to better themselves and help horses live happier healthier lives. She does this through in-person coaching, clinics, and virtual classes and community.

Michelle was personally invited by Karen Rohlf to become a Licensed Dressage Naturally Instructor. She lives in Vancouver, Canada.

You can learn more about Michelle at https://michelleyounghorsemanship.com

and can follow her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/michelleyounghorsemanship

and Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.horsemanship/



About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ More about Michelle Young:

· Website: https://michelleyounghorsemanship.com

· Virtual Community: https://connectedhorsemanshipcommunity.com/details

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleyounghorsemanship

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.horsemanship/

· Email: info@michelleyounghorsemanship.com

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode, you’ll meet DN Instructor, Michelle Young.

Michelle will share the story of her horsemanship transformation and will talk about common student challenges (and her solutions).


About the Guest:

Michelle Young is a trainer and instructor who helps create connection and understanding between horses and humans. She specializes in dressage, healthy biomechanics, foundational training, and young horse development.

Michelle’s mission is to help horses and the people who love them find more relaxation and connection. To create confident horses and empowered students. To educate both horse and rider to find healthy movement and mental peace. To inspire students to better themselves and help horses live happier healthier lives. She does this through in-person coaching, clinics, and virtual classes and community.

Michelle was personally invited by Karen Rohlf to become a Licensed Dressage Naturally Instructor. She lives in Vancouver, Canada.

You can learn more about Michelle at https://michelleyounghorsemanship.com

and can follow her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/michelleyounghorsemanship

and Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.horsemanship/



About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ More about Michelle Young:

· Website: https://michelleyounghorsemanship.com

· Virtual Community: https://connectedhorsemanshipcommunity.com/details

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleyounghorsemanship

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.horsemanship/

· Email: info@michelleyounghorsemanship.com

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>b1a71333-6b20-49fb-86dc-83ad4359a3c8Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -040054:39falsefull194941EP093: DN Instructor, Shelby HumeEP093: DN Instructor, Shelby HumeIn this episode you’ll meet DN Instructor, Shelby Hume.

Shelby will share five of her favorite concepts to help riders be the best they can be for their horses. This episode is chock full of tips and information!

About the Guest:

Shelby Hume has a unique background that includes 4H, reining, dressage, natural horsemanship, art and Tae Kwon Do. She was director of riding at a college with Equestrian degrees. She is also a coach inside my Finding The Sweet Spot of Healthy biomechanics course.

Shelby is committed to further developing herself and her horses to their fullest potential, she is also excited to share her passion & knowledge with others so they can achieve their dream with horses.

Shelby lives with her husband, David in Kentucky. You can learn more about Shelby here: https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/shelby-hume/

You can also visit her website directly at: https://humehorsemanship.com/


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ More about Shelby: https://humehorsemanship.com/

https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/shelby-hume/

▪ Shelby’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HumeHorsemanship

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode you’ll meet DN Instructor, Shelby Hume.

Shelby will share five of her favorite concepts to help riders be the best they can be for their horses. This episode is chock full of tips and information!

About the Guest:

Shelby Hume has a unique background that includes 4H, reining, dressage, natural horsemanship, art and Tae Kwon Do. She was director of riding at a college with Equestrian degrees. She is also a coach inside my Finding The Sweet Spot of Healthy biomechanics course.

Shelby is committed to further developing herself and her horses to their fullest potential, she is also excited to share her passion & knowledge with others so they can achieve their dream with horses.

Shelby lives with her husband, David in Kentucky. You can learn more about Shelby here: https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/shelby-hume/

You can also visit her website directly at: https://humehorsemanship.com/


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ More about Shelby: https://humehorsemanship.com/

https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/shelby-hume/

▪ Shelby’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HumeHorsemanship

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>5fd40173-6ae3-4ea0-a076-1838e3f37b8cFri, 27 May 2022 12:00:00 -040001:06:50falsefull193931EP092: DN Instructor, Shawna LewisEP092: DN Instructor, Shawna LewisIn this episode you’ll meet Shawna Lewis. Shawna is one of 5 International Licensed Dressage Naturally Instructors. You’ll hear some of her favorite techniques for helping students and horses become more confident and relaxed.

I think you’ll love meeting Shawna and hearing her advice for creating more relaxation.


About the Guest:

Shawna Lewis is on our international team of Licensed Dressage Naturally Instructors. She has been a horse-owner from an early age, where she always had a way of creating special relationships with horses. Her path to Dressage Naturally came through natural horsemanship.

Not only an instructor, she is an integral part of the Dressage Naturally Team. If you have contacted us, then you have interacted with Shawna. She is also a coach inside the Sweet Spot course, and does the private consults to help you discover what DN resource is best for you and your horse.

Her vision as an instructor is to help students and horses become more confident and relaxed, giving students a way to communicate with their horse with clarity and understanding. You can connect with her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/shawna.lewissaunier


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ More about Shawna: https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/shawna-lewis/

▪ Shawna’s Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/shawna.lewissaunier

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode you’ll meet Shawna Lewis. Shawna is one of 5 International Licensed Dressage Naturally Instructors. You’ll hear some of her favorite techniques for helping students and horses become more confident and relaxed.

I think you’ll love meeting Shawna and hearing her advice for creating more relaxation.


About the Guest:

Shawna Lewis is on our international team of Licensed Dressage Naturally Instructors. She has been a horse-owner from an early age, where she always had a way of creating special relationships with horses. Her path to Dressage Naturally came through natural horsemanship.

Not only an instructor, she is an integral part of the Dressage Naturally Team. If you have contacted us, then you have interacted with Shawna. She is also a coach inside the Sweet Spot course, and does the private consults to help you discover what DN resource is best for you and your horse.

Her vision as an instructor is to help students and horses become more confident and relaxed, giving students a way to communicate with their horse with clarity and understanding. You can connect with her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/shawna.lewissaunier


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ More about Shawna: https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/shawna-lewis/

▪ Shawna’s Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/shawna.lewissaunier

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>d62c1c66-8864-496d-9624-6ce1f0582ce0Fri, 20 May 2022 12:00:00 -040043:43falsefull192921EP091: DN Instructor, Liesbeth JornaEP091: DN Instructor, Liesbeth JornaIn this episode I’ll be speaking with DN Instructor, Liesbeth Jorna. I think you’ll love our conversation. She shares her journey from traditional dressage to incorporating DN into her training… and shares how you can too. We’ll talk about some big picture concepts that will help guide you to becoming more confident and empowered to create a beautiful partnership with your horses.

About the Guest:

Liesbeth Jorna is the creator of Sport & Horsemanship United and is on our international team of Licensed Dressage Naturally Instructors.

She is a very versatile horsewomen with decades of experience in dressage as a rider, judge and instructor and she also loves jumping, eventing and playing at liberty.

Hundreds of riders, both in her home-country the Netherlands and around the world, have already found the key to their horse’s hearts, mind and body with Liesbeth’s positive and oftentimes creative support.



About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ More about Liesbeth Jorna: https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/liesbeth-jorna/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode I’ll be speaking with DN Instructor, Liesbeth Jorna. I think you’ll love our conversation. She shares her journey from traditional dressage to incorporating DN into her training… and shares how you can too. We’ll talk about some big picture concepts that will help guide you to becoming more confident and empowered to create a beautiful partnership with your horses.

About the Guest:

Liesbeth Jorna is the creator of Sport & Horsemanship United and is on our international team of Licensed Dressage Naturally Instructors.

She is a very versatile horsewomen with decades of experience in dressage as a rider, judge and instructor and she also loves jumping, eventing and playing at liberty.

Hundreds of riders, both in her home-country the Netherlands and around the world, have already found the key to their horse’s hearts, mind and body with Liesbeth’s positive and oftentimes creative support.



About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ More about Liesbeth Jorna: https://dressagenaturally.net/dn-licensed-instructors/liesbeth-jorna/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>b9196cc5-94cf-498b-8b77-e74ea5ef41b5Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 -040051:42falsefull191911EP090: Transition!EP090: Transition!This episode is about riding transitions, and how to improve your transitions especially if you and your horse have a habit of not-so-great transitions that you need to overcome. Transitions are a split second in time, so they can be tricky to improve. I hope this podcast helps!


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>This episode is about riding transitions, and how to improve your transitions especially if you and your horse have a habit of not-so-great transitions that you need to overcome. Transitions are a split second in time, so they can be tricky to improve. I hope this podcast helps!


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>9aa152a9-6b51-44d0-b63d-79627f71d8efFri, 06 May 2022 12:00:00 -040042:49falsefull190901EP089: Pure Liberty with Andrea WadyEP089: Pure Liberty with Andrea WadyIn this episode I speak with Andrea Wady. You may know her from the movie Taming Wild Pura Vida where she and Elsa Sinclair walked 2 rescued horses across Costa Rica on foot. We talk about her transformation as a horsewoman, Liberty Mindset, and ways to have an amazing relationship with your horse while achieving your goals. You are going to love this conversation!


About the Guest:

Andrea started out a traditional rider, and ran an ethical horse tour business in costa rica for 15 years before making a complete transformation in how she approached horses.


She has trained with many of the world’s leading liberty trainers, and through this and experiences with her own horses she created what she calls Pure Liberty. You may know her from the movie Taming Wild Pura Vida where she and Elsa Sinclair walked 2 rescued horses across Costa Rica on foot.


You can find her course at: https://www.purelibertycourse.com/

Search Vimeo for the movie: Taming Wild Pura Vida



About the Host:

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.


Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ Link for Andrea Wady’s course: https://www.purelibertycourse.com/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode I speak with Andrea Wady. You may know her from the movie Taming Wild Pura Vida where she and Elsa Sinclair walked 2 rescued horses across Costa Rica on foot. We talk about her transformation as a horsewoman, Liberty Mindset, and ways to have an amazing relationship with your horse while achieving your goals. You are going to love this conversation!


About the Guest:

Andrea started out a traditional rider, and ran an ethical horse tour business in costa rica for 15 years before making a complete transformation in how she approached horses.


She has trained with many of the world’s leading liberty trainers, and through this and experiences with her own horses she created what she calls Pure Liberty. You may know her from the movie Taming Wild Pura Vida where she and Elsa Sinclair walked 2 rescued horses across Costa Rica on foot.


You can find her course at: https://www.purelibertycourse.com/

Search Vimeo for the movie: Taming Wild Pura Vida



About the Host:

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.


Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ Link for Andrea Wady’s course: https://www.purelibertycourse.com/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>94ca8401-117d-446d-b18e-bf7153f7b2d1Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -040001:00:32falsefull189891EP088: Focus vs IntentionEP088: Focus vs IntentionI often talk about the power of using your intention. In this episode, I’ll talk about the difference between intention and focus. It may seem like a subtle distinction, but actually, they are very different things, and we need to know how to use them differently!


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Search for Moving Massage and Alignment to find the exercises I talk about in this episode.

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>I often talk about the power of using your intention. In this episode, I’ll talk about the difference between intention and focus. It may seem like a subtle distinction, but actually, they are very different things, and we need to know how to use them differently!


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Search for Moving Massage and Alignment to find the exercises I talk about in this episode.

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>b2081a6e-0efb-4a3a-b402-c71ec393792cFri, 22 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -040035:28falsefull188881EP087: Going ThroughEP087: Going ThroughThis episode is about throughness. Throughness in the dressage sense of the word, but also in the sense of going all the way through a training challenge. Don’t get stuck in the mess. On the other side of the mess is often something beautiful.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

***Search for Moving Massage and Alignment to find the exercises I talk about in this episode.

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>This episode is about throughness. Throughness in the dressage sense of the word, but also in the sense of going all the way through a training challenge. Don’t get stuck in the mess. On the other side of the mess is often something beautiful.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

***Search for Moving Massage and Alignment to find the exercises I talk about in this episode.

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>495c77da-ec19-45eb-a766-e6139c0a73fbFri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -040033:06falsefull187871EP086: Listen To This Before You Buy A HorseEP086: Listen To This Before You Buy A HorseThis episode, based on one of my popular blog posts is my advice when it comes to deciding what kind of horse you want to have. It’s about goals, and excuses, and about one of the biggest lies I have heard in the horse world.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>This episode, based on one of my popular blog posts is my advice when it comes to deciding what kind of horse you want to have. It’s about goals, and excuses, and about one of the biggest lies I have heard in the horse world.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>ce08cf06-eac0-49e7-8531-dbac37b1fcedFri, 08 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -040024:39falsefull186861EP085: 2 Exercises That Change EverythingEP085: 2 Exercises That Change EverythingIn this episode I’ll explain two exercises that are at the heart of Dressage Naturally, and that can change your horse’s movement dynamic, as well as the relationship between you and your horse when it comes to improving biomechanics.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Search for Moving Massage and Alignment to find the exercises I talk about in this episode.

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>In this episode I’ll explain two exercises that are at the heart of Dressage Naturally, and that can change your horse’s movement dynamic, as well as the relationship between you and your horse when it comes to improving biomechanics.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Search for Moving Massage and Alignment to find the exercises I talk about in this episode.

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>f0a9619d-21a8-4817-87c1-56ac9196a41eFri, 01 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -040041:03falsefull185851EP084: Ask Karen Anything: BraceEP084: Ask Karen Anything: BraceIn this episode I answer a student’s question about how to tell the difference between a mental and physical brace, and how to start to solve a mental brace.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode I answer a student’s question about how to tell the difference between a mental and physical brace, and how to start to solve a mental brace.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>00c5bf2a-b84c-47f4-8327-a7b3d18d932eFri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -040049:12falsefull184841EP083: Ask Karen Anything : TrustEP083: Ask Karen Anything : TrustIn this episode I answer a student’s question about Trust… Trust of her horse, of herself… and how that relates to control.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode I answer a student’s question about Trust… Trust of her horse, of herself… and how that relates to control.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>8f58b810-1bae-4a5f-9c09-2f4515842cdfFri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -040043:07falsefull183831EP082: Walking & TalkingEP082: Walking & TalkingIn this episode you will join me on a walk out to my horses. I will muse about joy, gratitude, hay nets, and the importance of variety. If you love the sound of horses eating and birds chirping, you will love this episode!


About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪      The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪      Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪      Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪      The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪      Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪      Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪      See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


 

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]]>In this episode you will join me on a walk out to my horses. I will muse about joy, gratitude, hay nets, and the importance of variety. If you love the sound of horses eating and birds chirping, you will love this episode!


About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪      The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪      Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪      Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪      The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪      Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪      Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪      See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


 

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]]>0dce75ef-1d94-4b0a-9e91-0d85681addf0Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -040036:07falsefull182821EP081: RelationshipEP081: RelationshipI hear people say that they are ‘all about the relationship’ with their horse. It sounds nice, but what does it really mean? After all, there are all kinds of relationships. In this episode, I muse about what kind of relationship I want to have with my horses.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>I hear people say that they are ‘all about the relationship’ with their horse. It sounds nice, but what does it really mean? After all, there are all kinds of relationships. In this episode, I muse about what kind of relationship I want to have with my horses.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>58dac819-1139-4648-aa04-6a50a767205eFri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -040027:25falsefull181811EP080: Ancora ImparoEP080: Ancora ImparoIn this episode, I’ll talk about some lessons I took recently with 3 of my horses. I’ll talk about things that were taught and lessons that were learned.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode, I’ll talk about some lessons I took recently with 3 of my horses. I’ll talk about things that were taught and lessons that were learned.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>c71c9e2f-4bae-4f69-a5f8-8336cda22d51Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -040037:57falsefull180801EP079: Happy Horses with David LichmanEP079: Happy Horses with David LichmanThis is a recording of an interview I did a little while ago with David Lichman where we talked about Happy Horses. This episode is one of a series where I interview professionals about this subject.

David has been a friend and colleague of mine since the late 1990’s. and was my first teacher of natural horsemanship!

About the Guest:

David Lichman is a 5-Star Parelli Professional and liberty horse specialist. He sees his horse partners as friends, with desires and needs. You can learn more about David at DavidLichman.com

He does clinics and online training. He has a Liberty Outside the Roundpen video training series and a very popular Facebook group for Liberty Training with Challenges and Support. David has been a friend and colleague of mine since the late 1990’s.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>This is a recording of an interview I did a little while ago with David Lichman where we talked about Happy Horses. This episode is one of a series where I interview professionals about this subject.

David has been a friend and colleague of mine since the late 1990’s. and was my first teacher of natural horsemanship!

About the Guest:

David Lichman is a 5-Star Parelli Professional and liberty horse specialist. He sees his horse partners as friends, with desires and needs. You can learn more about David at DavidLichman.com

He does clinics and online training. He has a Liberty Outside the Roundpen video training series and a very popular Facebook group for Liberty Training with Challenges and Support. David has been a friend and colleague of mine since the late 1990’s.


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>da71e442-ef9f-4244-a49e-c69b631ef77bFri, 18 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -040046:07falsefull179791EP078: How Does Karen Do It?EP078: How Does Karen Do It?Ever wonder how busy people get everything done? I have 7 horses, run a business that serves people around the world, and have time to enjoy life and my husband. In this episode I am joined again by productivity expert, Dr Sarah Reiff-Hekking, but this time Sarah interviews me to discuss the strategies and tools I use that help me live a life I can enjoy, while still being highly productive. This will be interesting for if you want to master your time in any area of your life, or simply want to be more efficient when doing your horses.

About the Guest:

Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to really understand how they spend their time, so they can gain the clarity and skills to get to the next level in their business and life.

She believes there are no “perfect” time management systems — you have to find the system that works for you.

Dr. Reiff-Hekking received her Ph. D. from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1997, and Coach Certification from MentorCoach. She was on the facility at UMass Medical School for 6 years. She founded True Focus Coaching in 2005 and, as a business-savvy entrepreneur, she grew her successful coaching practice during a down economy.

You can learn more about Dr. Sarah at: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Learn more about Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

▪ Video with my filly and the clippers click HERE

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>Ever wonder how busy people get everything done? I have 7 horses, run a business that serves people around the world, and have time to enjoy life and my husband. In this episode I am joined again by productivity expert, Dr Sarah Reiff-Hekking, but this time Sarah interviews me to discuss the strategies and tools I use that help me live a life I can enjoy, while still being highly productive. This will be interesting for if you want to master your time in any area of your life, or simply want to be more efficient when doing your horses.

About the Guest:

Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to really understand how they spend their time, so they can gain the clarity and skills to get to the next level in their business and life.

She believes there are no “perfect” time management systems — you have to find the system that works for you.

Dr. Reiff-Hekking received her Ph. D. from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1997, and Coach Certification from MentorCoach. She was on the facility at UMass Medical School for 6 years. She founded True Focus Coaching in 2005 and, as a business-savvy entrepreneur, she grew her successful coaching practice during a down economy.

You can learn more about Dr. Sarah at: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Learn more about Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

▪ Video with my filly and the clippers click HERE

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>3bd64e7b-a618-43ed-8829-2652bab785b0Fri, 11 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -040049:23falsefull178781EP077: Resiliency with Karen PartischEP077: Resiliency with Karen PartischIn this episode, I am joined again by Karen Partisch who specializes in CST for people and horses, as well as energy work. We talk about resiliency and the importance of being able to move through stress and return to relaxation. We discuss how the dynamic that manifests in the body is the same dynamic that shows up in training, and things we can do to help.

About the Guest:

Karen Partisch specializes in Craniosacral Therapy (CST) for people and horses. Karen is located in Sarasota, FL. Karen Partisch also teaches hands-on skills for horses, based in Craniosacral Therapy

Learn more about Karen Partisch here: https://karenpartisch.com/

Contact Karen at: karen@karenpartisch.com

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Karen Partisch Website: https://karenpartisch.com/

▪ Video with my filly and the clippers click HERE

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode, I am joined again by Karen Partisch who specializes in CST for people and horses, as well as energy work. We talk about resiliency and the importance of being able to move through stress and return to relaxation. We discuss how the dynamic that manifests in the body is the same dynamic that shows up in training, and things we can do to help.

About the Guest:

Karen Partisch specializes in Craniosacral Therapy (CST) for people and horses. Karen is located in Sarasota, FL. Karen Partisch also teaches hands-on skills for horses, based in Craniosacral Therapy

Learn more about Karen Partisch here: https://karenpartisch.com/

Contact Karen at: karen@karenpartisch.com

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Karen Partisch Website: https://karenpartisch.com/

▪ Video with my filly and the clippers click HERE

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>46388a57-0950-481c-9e5b-4782c600c6f5Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -040056:03falsefull177771EP076: Methods & MomentsEP076: Methods & MomentsIn this episode I’ll muse about the range of methods, and how to answer the question: “Which method should I use?”. As you may imagine, the ‘right’ answer is difficult to determine because it is a flawed question. The method needs to meet the moment, and moments change faster than we usually notice.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪      NY Times article mentioned by Karen: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/11/well/family/rude-child-development-behavior.html?

▪      The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪      Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪      Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪      The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪      Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪      Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪      See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode I’ll muse about the range of methods, and how to answer the question: “Which method should I use?”. As you may imagine, the ‘right’ answer is difficult to determine because it is a flawed question. The method needs to meet the moment, and moments change faster than we usually notice.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪      NY Times article mentioned by Karen: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/11/well/family/rude-child-development-behavior.html?

▪      The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪      Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪      Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪      The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪      Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪      Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪      See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>b1907f35-bec9-4621-a757-3d4a04fe08e6Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -040044:05falsefull176761EP075: Patterns, Goals, & FeelingsEP075: Patterns, Goals, & FeelingsIn this episode, I’ll explore changing patterns, setting goals, the up-side of getting emotional, and making decisions based on how you want to feel rather than what you want to achieve… AND how this all relates to training your horse.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Link to Chase Hughes YouTube video: Crushing Your Goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZZgxc1tnGM

▪ Resources for Professionals: https://dressagenaturally.net/professionals/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode, I’ll explore changing patterns, setting goals, the up-side of getting emotional, and making decisions based on how you want to feel rather than what you want to achieve… AND how this all relates to training your horse.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Link to Chase Hughes YouTube video: Crushing Your Goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZZgxc1tnGM

▪ Resources for Professionals: https://dressagenaturally.net/professionals/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>7ecff7ac-e297-4e19-a116-1433805e9ee3Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -040040:47falsefull175751EP074: Accelerate Your LearningEP074: Accelerate Your LearningIn this episode I’ll talk about Eclairs and what they taught me about accelerated learning.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Links to articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3519858/Good-news-sports-fans-Researchers-say-watching-videos-sportsmen-really-improve-game.html

▪ https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2020.00095

▪ Resources for Professionals: https://dressagenaturally.net/professionals/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about Eclairs and what they taught me about accelerated learning.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪ Links to articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3519858/Good-news-sports-fans-Researchers-say-watching-videos-sportsmen-really-improve-game.html

▪ https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2020.00095

▪ Resources for Professionals: https://dressagenaturally.net/professionals/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>44a7d6cd-97bf-4626-b27d-c8df54301d0cFri, 14 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -040036:53falsefull174741EP073: Time For Your Horses & Life with Dr. Sarah Reiff-HekkingEP073: Time For Your Horses & Life with Dr Sarah Reiff-HekkingDr. Sarah is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience helping people create and achieve their goals. She’s developed unique systems to help her clients get a grip on their time and step up to the next level in their life or business. You can learn more about her at: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

She is also a friend and horse-lover and is a part of my training programs for horse professionals.

In this episode we discuss the common challenges that instructors and trainers have around time, and how to help them. What she shares will help EVERYone even if you aren’t a horse professional.

About the Guest:

Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to really understand how they spend their time, so they can gain the clarity and skills to get to the next level in their business and life.

She believes there are no “perfect” time management systems — you have to find the system that works for you.

Dr. Reiff-Hekking received her Ph. D. from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1997, and Coach Certification from MentorCoach. She was on the facility at UMass Medical School for 6 years. She founded True Focus Coaching in 2005 and, as a business-savvy entrepreneur, she grew her successful coaching practice during a down economy.

You can learn more about Dr. Sarah at: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Karen’s Resources for Professionals: https://dressagenaturally.net/professionals/

▪ More about Dr Sarah’s programs: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>Dr. Sarah is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience helping people create and achieve their goals. She’s developed unique systems to help her clients get a grip on their time and step up to the next level in their life or business. You can learn more about her at: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

She is also a friend and horse-lover and is a part of my training programs for horse professionals.

In this episode we discuss the common challenges that instructors and trainers have around time, and how to help them. What she shares will help EVERYone even if you aren’t a horse professional.

About the Guest:

Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to really understand how they spend their time, so they can gain the clarity and skills to get to the next level in their business and life.

She believes there are no “perfect” time management systems — you have to find the system that works for you.

Dr. Reiff-Hekking received her Ph. D. from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1997, and Coach Certification from MentorCoach. She was on the facility at UMass Medical School for 6 years. She founded True Focus Coaching in 2005 and, as a business-savvy entrepreneur, she grew her successful coaching practice during a down economy.

You can learn more about Dr. Sarah at: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ Karen’s Resources for Professionals: https://dressagenaturally.net/professionals/

▪ More about Dr Sarah’s programs: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>b8719d64-3a7f-4124-98bf-7b2f69181917Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -040046:06truefull173731EP072: Mindset & PlanningEP072: Mindset & PlanningAbout the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links:
  Thanks for watching! Thanks so much for watching our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links:
  Thanks for watching! Thanks so much for watching our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>899fb8f5-c272-4147-b711-2130383f1f38Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -040033:11falsefull172721EP071: My Horse My RulesEP071: My Horse My RulesIn this episode I’ll talk about rules that exist for horse behavior and whether or not we all need to abide by them. You might guess by the title of this episode that I think there is some wiggle room. There are also some rules about relaxing rules.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪      The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪      Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪      Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪      The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪      Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪      Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪      See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

 

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about rules that exist for horse behavior and whether or not we all need to abide by them. You might guess by the title of this episode that I think there is some wiggle room. There are also some rules about relaxing rules.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪      The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪      Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪      Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪      The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪      Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪      Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪      See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

 

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]]>f9ff5897-7760-48b2-b2a7-42883b0b2a7bFri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -040029:42falsefull171711EP070: AnthropomorphismEP070: AnthropomorphismIn this episode I’ll talk about Anthropomorphism and how it is bad to do that with our horses…. Or is it?

I’ll take a look at common ways we give our horses human characteristics or attributes and how that effects our success with them. It’s not as clear cut as you may think.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪      The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪      Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪      Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪      The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\

▪      Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪      Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪      See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about Anthropomorphism and how it is bad to do that with our horses…. Or is it?

I’ll take a look at common ways we give our horses human characteristics or attributes and how that effects our success with them. It’s not as clear cut as you may think.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

▪      The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪      Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪      Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪      The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\

▪      Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪      Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪      See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

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]]>99c17f28-b561-433e-b6a5-37bc7feceba0Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -040027:05falsefull170701EP069: A Working RelationshipEP069: A Working RelationshipIn this episode I’ll talk about the dilemma many students have between wanting to be nice, wanting to be a source of relaxation for their horse… but also wanting a higher level of fitness or a higher standard of performance from their horses. Luckily you don’t have to make a choice, you can be a nice source of relaxation AND you can have a horse that will work for you and progress.


About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪      Blog: Lessons Relearned - The Pitfalls Of Trying To Be Nice: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/47-lessons-relearned-the-pitfall-of-wanting-to-be-nice

▪      The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

-December 2015: Are You Asking Too Much Or Too Little?

-Oct 2011: Dissolving Brace 

▪      Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪      Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪      The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪      Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪      Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪      See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


 

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about the dilemma many students have between wanting to be nice, wanting to be a source of relaxation for their horse… but also wanting a higher level of fitness or a higher standard of performance from their horses. Luckily you don’t have to make a choice, you can be a nice source of relaxation AND you can have a horse that will work for you and progress.


About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪      Blog: Lessons Relearned - The Pitfalls Of Trying To Be Nice: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/47-lessons-relearned-the-pitfall-of-wanting-to-be-nice

▪      The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

-December 2015: Are You Asking Too Much Or Too Little?

-Oct 2011: Dissolving Brace 

▪      Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪      Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪      The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪      Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪      Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪      See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


 

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]]>5479347a-68db-4256-83c0-7aee7c79a30fFri, 26 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -040052:32falsefull169691EP068: Reasons, Seasons, & LifetimesEP068: Reasons, Seasons, & LifetimesIn this episode, I’ll talk about forever horses… How that can be the most beautiful thing, or not..


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>In this episode, I’ll talk about forever horses… How that can be the most beautiful thing, or not..


About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/


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]]>5de0fed6-e871-43a8-aa07-244766dd27ecFri, 19 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -040039:25falsefull168681EP067: What’s With Those Ears?EP067: What’s With Those Ears?In this episode, I’ll talk about horses’ ears and what it means if they are back during training sessions. I’ll talk about 2 different training-related possibilities and the 2 different solutions that go with them.



About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Article about tail nicking: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/equus/20170501/281994672339338

▪ Article about tail numbing/blocking: https://equusmagazine.com/horse-world/tail-blocks-truth

▪ Video Clip of The Simpsons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujuKNNtOwtY

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>In this episode, I’ll talk about horses’ ears and what it means if they are back during training sessions. I’ll talk about 2 different training-related possibilities and the 2 different solutions that go with them.



About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.



Resource Links:

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

▪ Article about tail nicking: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/equus/20170501/281994672339338

▪ Article about tail numbing/blocking: https://equusmagazine.com/horse-world/tail-blocks-truth

▪ Video Clip of The Simpsons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujuKNNtOwtY

▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/

▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/



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]]>f4c49541-6e01-4b6d-ab4a-bbe04a825032Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -040033:02falsefull167671EP066: Ask Karen Anything – Food RewardsEP066: Ask Karen Anything - Food RewardsAbout the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links: ▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Search for the video label: Feeding to see the videos Karen references in this podcast ▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ ▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot ▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ ▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh ▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand ▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links: ▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Search for the video label: Feeding to see the videos Karen references in this podcast ▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ ▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot ▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ ▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh ▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand ▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>a2c8ca74-56ea-4298-8b5d-0431d41280b1Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -040042:21falsefull166661EP065: Happy Horses with Luis LucioEP065: Happy Horses with Luis LucioAbout the Guest: Luis Lucio (http://www.luislucio.com/) is an active Dressage Rider and Trainer. He has been trained in France, Great Britain, Germany and United States for the best world dressage and horse trainers as Patrick Le Rolland, David Hunt, Herbert Rehbein, Jürgen Koschel, Jan Bemelmans and Pat Parelli. Was Dressage Spanish Champion in 1983 and has been rider of the Spanish team competing in UK, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxemburg, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Australia and USA since 1980. CAs a rider, was member of the Spanish Olympic Team in OG Atlanta 1996 and OG Sydney 2000 were achieved an Olympic Diploma. As a trainer, his pupils have won more than 100 medals in Spanish Championships since 1979, have compete in 10 European Dressage Championships and is Spanish representative trainer in the “International Dressage Trainer Club” since 1980. In 2009 achieved Master in Sports High Performance by Madrid University and Spanish Olympic Committee, is also High Degree level III Trainer for the Spanish Equestrian Federation and the Spanish Government Sports Department Since 2009 is the National Coordinator and Technical Dressage Trainer of the Spanish National Dressage Talents Program. From February 2013 is Dressage Technical Director of the Spanish Equestrian Federation (RFHE) and head teams’ selector. In 2015 has been appointed member of the F.E.I. Dressage Committee as trainer’s representative.   About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links: ▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ ▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ ▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot ▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ ▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh ▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand ▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>About the Guest: Luis Lucio (http://www.luislucio.com/) is an active Dressage Rider and Trainer. He has been trained in France, Great Britain, Germany and United States for the best world dressage and horse trainers as Patrick Le Rolland, David Hunt, Herbert Rehbein, Jürgen Koschel, Jan Bemelmans and Pat Parelli. Was Dressage Spanish Champion in 1983 and has been rider of the Spanish team competing in UK, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxemburg, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Australia and USA since 1980. CAs a rider, was member of the Spanish Olympic Team in OG Atlanta 1996 and OG Sydney 2000 were achieved an Olympic Diploma. As a trainer, his pupils have won more than 100 medals in Spanish Championships since 1979, have compete in 10 European Dressage Championships and is Spanish representative trainer in the “International Dressage Trainer Club” since 1980. In 2009 achieved Master in Sports High Performance by Madrid University and Spanish Olympic Committee, is also High Degree level III Trainer for the Spanish Equestrian Federation and the Spanish Government Sports Department Since 2009 is the National Coordinator and Technical Dressage Trainer of the Spanish National Dressage Talents Program. From February 2013 is Dressage Technical Director of the Spanish Equestrian Federation (RFHE) and head teams’ selector. In 2015 has been appointed member of the F.E.I. Dressage Committee as trainer’s representative.   About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links: ▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ ▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ ▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot ▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ ▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh ▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand ▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>084d0f03-1f46-4be6-b68f-5a948891a6b6Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -040046:16falsefull165651EP064: It’s Hard To Be EasyEP064: It’s Hard To Be EasyWe all want our horses to be easy to ride and play with. In this episode I’ll talk about how we shouldn’t expect it to be easy to make things easy, what it means to work hard (how that’s different than being difficult), and why you need to fall in love with the process.


About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>We all want our horses to be easy to ride and play with. In this episode I’ll talk about how we shouldn’t expect it to be easy to make things easy, what it means to work hard (how that’s different than being difficult), and why you need to fall in love with the process.


About the Host:

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.  

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>b67ac62e-d547-4b68-b707-3242e937746dFri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -040025:53falsefull164641EP063: Leg YieldsEP063: Leg YieldsIn this episode is about Leg Yields. I’ll talk about what they are, why you want to do them, and the most important reason for doing them that most people don’t realize!


About the Host:

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. 

 Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

     

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]]>In this episode is about Leg Yields. I’ll talk about what they are, why you want to do them, and the most important reason for doing them that most people don’t realize!


About the Host:

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. 

 Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

     

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]]>6e860d2d-9922-4b74-bca4-627b42d042b1Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -040039:12falsefull163631EP062: EmpowermentEP062: EmpowermentThis episode is based on a blog I wrote about Sneaky Disempowerment and 7 steps to avoid it. I’ll talk about what we can do to help ourselves stay at our best.

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>This episode is based on a blog I wrote about Sneaky Disempowerment and 7 steps to avoid it. I’ll talk about what we can do to help ourselves stay at our best.

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>1e4431cb-13b9-49d7-b4ab-1bb2201c4e3dFri, 08 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -040043:52falsefull162621EP061: The Frustration TrapEP061: The Frustration TrapAbout the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links:
  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links:
  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>96a38fa1-07e6-4255-90a1-d51c48c4580dFri, 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -040035:59falsefull161611In this episode I’ll talk about frustration. It’s an emotion we all have experienced at some point or another. I’ll share some insights into it, I’ll talk about why we want to learn how to manage it, but I’ll also talk about how it can sometimes serve us. About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: Blog: Love It Or Change It: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/love-it-or-change-it Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP060: Compromise By ComparisonEP060: Compromise By ComparisonIn this episode I talk about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others. For some, comparison can inspire and energize, but for so many students it only serves to discourage and deflate. I’ll share my thoughts on this dynamic and offer some solutions.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode I talk about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others. For some, comparison can inspire and energize, but for so many students it only serves to discourage and deflate. I’ll share my thoughts on this dynamic and offer some solutions.

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>caba0eb2-ed95-4076-85e3-ed83f6021622Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -040028:25falsefull160601In this episode I talk about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others. For some, comparison can inspire and energize, but for so many students it only serves to discourage and deflate. I’ll share my thoughts on this dynamic and offer some solutions. About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressanet/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP059: Anticipation & AssumptionEP059: Anticipation & AssumptionIn this episode I will talk about anticipation vs assumption. I’ll look at how we can use consistency and variety in an artful way to achieve the result we want from our horses. I’ll share some very specific examples of exercises you can do to create a state of readiness that is so important in our equine athletes.

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode I will talk about anticipation vs assumption. I’ll look at how we can use consistency and variety in an artful way to achieve the result we want from our horses. I’ll share some very specific examples of exercises you can do to create a state of readiness that is so important in our equine athletes.

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>5bb1f40a-6961-48c1-8896-94eea3d12e0aFri, 17 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -040040:05falsefull159591In this episode I will talk about anticipation vs assumption. I’ll look at how we can use consistency and variety in an artful way to achieve the result we want from our horses. I’ll share some very specific examples of exercises you can do to create a state of readiness that is so important in our equine athletes. About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP058: Time For Horses with Dr. Sarah Reiff-HekkingEP058: Time For Horses with Dr. Sarah Reiff-HekkingDr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience helping people create and achieve their goals. She’s developed unique systems to help her clients get a grip on their time and step up to the next level in their life or business.

She is also a friend and horse-lover. In this episode we’ll be talking about how to have time to do the things you love the most… Horses!

 

About the Guest:

Dr Sarah Reiff-Hekking empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to really understand how they spend their time, so they can gain the clarity and skills to get to the next level in their business and life.

She believes there are no “perfect” time management systems — you have to find the system that works for you.

Dr. Reiff-Hekking received her Ph. D. from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1997, and Coach Certification from MentorCoach. She was on the facility at UMass Medical School for 6 years. She founded True Focus Coaching in 2005 and, as a business-savvy entrepreneur, she grew her successful coaching practice during a down economy.

You can learn more about Dr Sarah at: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience helping people create and achieve their goals. She’s developed unique systems to help her clients get a grip on their time and step up to the next level in their life or business.

She is also a friend and horse-lover. In this episode we’ll be talking about how to have time to do the things you love the most… Horses!

 

About the Guest:

Dr Sarah Reiff-Hekking empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to really understand how they spend their time, so they can gain the clarity and skills to get to the next level in their business and life.

She believes there are no “perfect” time management systems — you have to find the system that works for you.

Dr. Reiff-Hekking received her Ph. D. from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1997, and Coach Certification from MentorCoach. She was on the facility at UMass Medical School for 6 years. She founded True Focus Coaching in 2005 and, as a business-savvy entrepreneur, she grew her successful coaching practice during a down economy.

You can learn more about Dr Sarah at: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>35811a71-3298-4831-bec5-4e1fcc8d8358Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -040050:27falsefull158581Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience helping people create and achieve their goals. She’s developed unique systems to help her clients get a grip on their time and step up to the next level in their life or business. She is also a friend and horse-lover. In this episode we’ll be talking about how to have time to do the things you love the most… Horses! About the Guest: Dr Sarah Reiff-Hekking empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to really understand how they spend their time, so they can gain the clarity and skills to get to the next level in their business and life. She believes there are no “perfect” time management systems — you have to find the system that works for you. Dr. Reiff-Hekking received her Ph. D. from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1997, and Coach Certification from MentorCoach. She was on the facility at UMass Medical School for 6 years. She founded True Focus Coaching in 2005 and, as a business-savvy entrepreneur, she grew her successful coaching practice during a down economy. You can learn more about Dr Sarah at: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/ About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: Sarah Reiff-Hekking and True Focus Coaching (FREE resource available): https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us knowEP057: Principles of Dressage NaturallyEP057: Principles of Dressage NaturallyAbout the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links:
  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links:
  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>a7569c0f-fd86-4a65-99e8-2ee0b7d46ee6Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -040053:27falsefull157571In this episode I’ll share 12 principles of Dressage Naturally. These are some of the most important guidelines for success. When things start going wrong, I always remind myself of these principles. They are foundational, so they are always the best place to start when trying to problem-solve. About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP056: Happy Horses with Jenifer ZeligsEP056: Happy Horses with Jenifer ZeligsThis is a recording of an interview I did with Dr. Jenifer Zeligs as part of a Happy Horse Interview Series. Jenifer is the author of Animal Training 101 and has worked with a wide range of exotic animals as well as horses. She currently works with Sea Lions. I think you will love her insights and educated perspective on this subject!

 

About the Guest:

Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D is a world renown animal behaviorist and the founder of SLEWTHS (Science, Learning, and Exploration With The Help Of Sea Lions). She is the author of Animal Training 101, and has online courses through Animal Training & Research International.

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>This is a recording of an interview I did with Dr. Jenifer Zeligs as part of a Happy Horse Interview Series. Jenifer is the author of Animal Training 101 and has worked with a wide range of exotic animals as well as horses. She currently works with Sea Lions. I think you will love her insights and educated perspective on this subject!

 

About the Guest:

Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D is a world renown animal behaviorist and the founder of SLEWTHS (Science, Learning, and Exploration With The Help Of Sea Lions). She is the author of Animal Training 101, and has online courses through Animal Training & Research International.

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>8dfa232c-c839-4cb2-9e66-ab42e90088afFri, 27 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -040059:06falsefull156561This is a recording of an interview I did with Dr. Jenifer Zeligs as part of a Happy Horse Interview Series. Jenifer is the author of Animal Training 101 and has worked with a wide range of exotic animals as well as horses. She currently works with Sea Lions. I think you will love her insights and educated perspective on this subject! About the Guest: Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D is a world renown animal behaviorist and the founder of SLEWTHS (Science, Learning, and Exploration With The Help Of Sea Lions). She is the author of Animal Training 101, and has online courses through Animal Training and Research International. About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: Learn more about Jenifer Zeligs: https://animaltraining.us/ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP055: Happy Horses with Luca MonetaEP055: Happy Horses with Luca MonetaAbout the Guest: Luca Moneta is a third level instructor and a professional rider, member of the Italian team in many Nations Cup, European and World Championships, and since 2009 has been taking part in CSI5* shows (World Cup, Global Champions Tour, and other big international shows). Luca says: My objective is to practice this sport with a natural approach… For this reason I continue to tell my students that if one day we stepped in a riding centre it was because of the love for horses: we must not forget it, shows and results come after and should always come after. Our heart should keep beating as the first time we met a horse.”   About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links:
  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>About the Guest: Luca Moneta is a third level instructor and a professional rider, member of the Italian team in many Nations Cup, European and World Championships, and since 2009 has been taking part in CSI5* shows (World Cup, Global Champions Tour, and other big international shows). Luca says: My objective is to practice this sport with a natural approach… For this reason I continue to tell my students that if one day we stepped in a riding centre it was because of the love for horses: we must not forget it, shows and results come after and should always come after. Our heart should keep beating as the first time we met a horse.”   About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links:
  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>ee16b1f6-57a1-439a-a31b-390718d920b8Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -040042:55falsefull155551This is a recording of a 2020 interview I did with Luca Moneta (Grand Prix Jumper from Italy). We talked about the subject of Happy Horses. He shares his thoughts on what makes horses happy and how he helps his horses be more happy. His accent is strong, but what he says is so powerful, I know you will find it worthwhile to listen to! About the Guest: Luca Moneta is a third level instructor and a professional rider, member of the Italian team in many Nations Cup, European and World Championships, and since 2009 has been taking part in CSI5* shows (World Cup, Global Champions Tour, and other big international shows). Luca says: My objective is to practice this sport with a natural approach… For this reason I continue to tell my students that if one day we stepped in a riding centre it was because of the love for horses: we must not forget it, shows and results come after and should always come after. Our heart should keep beating as the first time we met a horse.” About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: Learn more about Luca Moneta here: https://lucamoneta.com/ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP054: Relationship in CompetitionEP054: Relationship in CompetitionThe 2020 (2021) Olympics just finished, so I thought I would muse about my thoughts around competition, and what quality is most needed in equestrian sports in order for us to continue to have a future on the main stage.

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>The 2020 (2021) Olympics just finished, so I thought I would muse about my thoughts around competition, and what quality is most needed in equestrian sports in order for us to continue to have a future on the main stage.

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>4cbd0d85-65a9-4033-8f42-528027ce7022Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -040035:33falsefull154541The 2020 (2021) Olympics just finished, so I thought I would muse about my thoughts around competition, and what quality is most needed in equestrian sports in order for us to continue to have a future on the main stage. About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP053: Be With MeEP053: Be With MeAbout the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links:
  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links:
  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!]]>04982a27-3311-4814-984b-76dbbfab75c5Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -040032:48falsefull153531It’s an amazing feeling when our horses are truly ‘with us’. In this episode I’ll talk about what that means, and some things we can do to experience it more often. About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP052: One YearEP052: One YearThis episode marks 1 full year of my podcast! I am celebrating and musing about this past year. Along the way I’ll talk about emotions, challenges, and motivation. Thank you for making this podcast in the top 1% of all podcasts globally!

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>This episode marks 1 full year of my podcast! I am celebrating and musing about this past year. Along the way I’ll talk about emotions, challenges, and motivation. Thank you for making this podcast in the top 1% of all podcasts globally!

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>0e4e2949-f2f2-4f94-98d6-f83d5743c20cFri, 30 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -040035:08falsefull152521This episode marks 1 full year of my podcast! I am celebrating and musing about this past year. Along the way I’ll talk about emotions, challenges, and motivation. Thank you for making this podcast in the top 1% of all podcasts globally! About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: Jill Bolte Taylor’s TED talk: My Stroke Of Insight: https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight/transcript?language=en The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP051: Using EnergyEP051: Using EnergyIn this episode I’ll talk about using your energy. I teach that we need to use our intention and body language and energy with our horses, but what does that really mean? HOW do we really do it?

In this episode I’ll explore and explain different types of energy such as invisible, inviting, sending, and surrendering energy.

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about using your energy. I teach that we need to use our intention and body language and energy with our horses, but what does that really mean? HOW do we really do it?

In this episode I’ll explore and explain different types of energy such as invisible, inviting, sending, and surrendering energy.

 

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>7d2958c9-69b4-4d94-a3da-9e11a1b13cf2Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -040042:06falsefull151511In this episode I’ll talk about using your energy. I teach that we need to use our intention and body language and energy with our horses, but what does that really mean? HOW do we really do it? In this episode I’ll explore and explain different types of energy such as invisible, inviting, sending, and surrendering energy. About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP050: The One ThingEP050: The One ThingIn this episode I’ll talk about something I think about a lot when training and maintaining my horses. I also use this technique when teaching, to help students learn how to choose what to focus on when training their horses at home. That technique is to identify the ONE thing that will have the biggest impact for achieving the best result for your horse. We can often think of lots of things we want to improve… but it’s not always so easy to come up with only ONE!

 

About the Guest:

N/A

 

About the Host:

·       Bio

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. 


Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

·       Resource Links

       The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\

▪       The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪       Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪       Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪       See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪       Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

 

 

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about something I think about a lot when training and maintaining my horses. I also use this technique when teaching, to help students learn how to choose what to focus on when training their horses at home. That technique is to identify the ONE thing that will have the biggest impact for achieving the best result for your horse. We can often think of lots of things we want to improve… but it’s not always so easy to come up with only ONE!

 

About the Guest:

N/A

 

About the Host:

·       Bio

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. 


Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

·       Resource Links

       The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\

▪       The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪       Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪       Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪       See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪       Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

 

 

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]]>852cc7c7-3862-43d2-8868-ce323f36daccFri, 16 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -040028:23falsefull150501In this episode I’ll talk about something I think about a lot when training and maintaining my horses. I also use this technique when teaching, to help students learn how to choose what to focus on when training their horses at home. That technique is to identify the ONE thing that will have the biggest impact for achieving the best result for your horse. We can often think of lots of things we want to improve… but it’s not always so easy to come up with only ONE! About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP049: Ask Karen AnythingEP049: Ask Karen AnythingWhat to do when your horse says: ‘I don’t like that’...

In this episode I answer a question about a horse who doesn’t like going into the barn at the facility they board at. She wants to know how to handle it when her horse shows her he doesn’t like something. This is something we all have experienced at one point or another and I love that this question is being asked… It shows a respect for the horse’s feelings. I’ll talk about the need to recognize dislike vs fear, and some choices we have in addressing this.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

Resource Links


 

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]]>What to do when your horse says: ‘I don’t like that’...

In this episode I answer a question about a horse who doesn’t like going into the barn at the facility they board at. She wants to know how to handle it when her horse shows her he doesn’t like something. This is something we all have experienced at one point or another and I love that this question is being asked… It shows a respect for the horse’s feelings. I’ll talk about the need to recognize dislike vs fear, and some choices we have in addressing this.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

Resource Links


 

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]]>1c0284ad-6bfc-4ee1-a841-8f28cbff70dbFri, 09 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -040043:03falsefull149491What to do when your horse says: ‘I don’t like that’... In this episode I answer a question about a horse who doesn’t like going into the barn at the facility they board at. She wants to know how to handle it when her horse shows her he doesn’t like something. This is something we all have experienced at one point or another and I love that this question is being asked… It shows a respect for the horse’s feelings. I’ll talk about the need to recognize dislike vs fear, and some choices we have in addressing this. About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Recommended video from the Video Classroom: January 2021: Playing With Thresholds Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP048: Feeding Your Horse with Dr Juliet GettyEP048: Feeding Your Horse with Dr Juliet GettyIn this episode I’ll be speaking with Dr. Juliet Getty of Getty Equine Nutrition (https://gettyequinenutrition.com/). We’ll talk about how to feed your horse like a horse, supplementation, and CBD for horses. You’ll want a pen and paper for this one!

 

About the Guest:

Dr. Juliet M. Getty has been working with horses and their owners for more than 25 years. As a horse owner herself, everything she recommends is based on one foundational truth – allow a horse to be a horse.

She has a PhD in animal nutrition, recipient of several teaching awards, is on the advisory board of the equine sciences academy

She is a wealth of information -- with articles, recordings and webinars, as well as several books including her comprehensive reference, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse, and seven topic-focused booklets in her Spotlight on Equine Nutrition Series. Which you can find on her website: gettyequinenutrition.com

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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]]>In this episode I’ll be speaking with Dr. Juliet Getty of Getty Equine Nutrition (https://gettyequinenutrition.com/). We’ll talk about how to feed your horse like a horse, supplementation, and CBD for horses. You’ll want a pen and paper for this one!

 

About the Guest:

Dr. Juliet M. Getty has been working with horses and their owners for more than 25 years. As a horse owner herself, everything she recommends is based on one foundational truth – allow a horse to be a horse.

She has a PhD in animal nutrition, recipient of several teaching awards, is on the advisory board of the equine sciences academy

She is a wealth of information -- with articles, recordings and webinars, as well as several books including her comprehensive reference, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse, and seven topic-focused booklets in her Spotlight on Equine Nutrition Series. Which you can find on her website: gettyequinenutrition.com

About the Host:

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

▪ See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

▪ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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]]>79506f21-d44a-4d3b-bbaa-13b7fd01b460Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -040051:30falsefull148481EP047: Life, Empowerment, & HorsesEP047: Life, Empowerment, & HorsesIn this episode I speak Daniel Nevins, a fine art painter and licensed professional psychotherapist. We discuss art, life, harmony, and how they all connect to horses. You may want to have a pen and paper handy for this one, and plan on listening a couple times. To learn even more about what Daniel offers go to: https://www.anxietysolutionsasheville.com/ and http://www.danielnevins.com/

 

About the Guest:

Daniel Nevins is a fine art painter living in Asheville, North Carolina

His paintings have been shown in galleries and museums across the United States and his illustrations have been reproduced around the globe. His work has been positively reviewed in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. His artwork can be found at: http://www.danielnevins.com/.

In addition to his artistic pursuits, Nevins is a licensed professional psychotherapist which allows him to explore the connection between creativity and mental health.

You can find more about his counseling practice at: https://www.anxietysolutionsasheville.com/

In this episode Daniel talks about the Blue Horse that has been featured in his recent paintings. You can see and purchase a print of The Blue Horse here: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/gifts-art/products/fine-art-print-the-blue-horse.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode I speak Daniel Nevins, a fine art painter and licensed professional psychotherapist. We discuss art, life, harmony, and how they all connect to horses. You may want to have a pen and paper handy for this one, and plan on listening a couple times. To learn even more about what Daniel offers go to: https://www.anxietysolutionsasheville.com/ and http://www.danielnevins.com/

 

About the Guest:

Daniel Nevins is a fine art painter living in Asheville, North Carolina

His paintings have been shown in galleries and museums across the United States and his illustrations have been reproduced around the globe. His work has been positively reviewed in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. His artwork can be found at: http://www.danielnevins.com/.

In addition to his artistic pursuits, Nevins is a licensed professional psychotherapist which allows him to explore the connection between creativity and mental health.

You can find more about his counseling practice at: https://www.anxietysolutionsasheville.com/

In this episode Daniel talks about the Blue Horse that has been featured in his recent paintings. You can see and purchase a print of The Blue Horse here: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/gifts-art/products/fine-art-print-the-blue-horse.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>ce124e90-0eae-4343-86ed-7e09a996dd12Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -040001:02:32falsefull147471EP046: Body Language Expert Greg HartleyEP046: Body Language Expert Greg HartleyIn this episode I speak with one of the top 10 body language experts in the world, Greg Hartley. We’ll talk about reading body language, interrogation techniques and how they relate to horses and horses training (they are remarkably similar) - He’ll also talk about our own body language and the importance of your own awareness of it, and what to do when you feel fear.

About the Guest:

Greg Hartley is a former army interrogator, interrogation and resistance to interrogation instructor. He has written ten books on body language and behavior and co-teaches online courses at Body Language Tactics. Currently he spends most of his time on Wall Street and in corporate America. He is also one of four experts on a the popular show The Behavior Panel on YouTube.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode I speak with one of the top 10 body language experts in the world, Greg Hartley. We’ll talk about reading body language, interrogation techniques and how they relate to horses and horses training (they are remarkably similar) - He’ll also talk about our own body language and the importance of your own awareness of it, and what to do when you feel fear.

About the Guest:

Greg Hartley is a former army interrogator, interrogation and resistance to interrogation instructor. He has written ten books on body language and behavior and co-teaches online courses at Body Language Tactics. Currently he spends most of his time on Wall Street and in corporate America. He is also one of four experts on a the popular show The Behavior Panel on YouTube.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>f00dc6ca-d034-4017-9058-fb07f83ad76dFri, 18 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -040001:06:03falsefull146461In this episode I speak with one of the top 10 body language experts in the world, Greg Hartley. We’ll talk about reading body language, interrogation techniques and how they relate to horses and horses training (they are remarkably similar) - He’ll also talk about our own body language and the importance of your own awareness of it, and what to do when you feel fear. About the Guest: Greg Hartley is a former army interrogator, interrogation and resistance to interrogation instructor. He has written ten books on body language and behavior and co-teaches online courses at Body Language Tactics. Currently he spends most of his time on Wall Street and in corporate America. He is also one of four experts on a the popular show The Behavior Panel on YouTube. About the Host: 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. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP045: Starting OverEP045: Starting OverIn this episode I’ll answer a student’s question about how to ‘start over’ with her older horses, now that she realizes that the experience they have had their whole lives was not so good for them… but she simply didn’t know a different way existed.This episode is great for anyone looking to start fresh with their horses, no matter what their age.


About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:


Videos mentioned:

- February 2011 - Building Rapport With Duncan

- Moving Massage

- Sweet Spot Online & Riding



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]]>In this episode I’ll answer a student’s question about how to ‘start over’ with her older horses, now that she realizes that the experience they have had their whole lives was not so good for them… but she simply didn’t know a different way existed.This episode is great for anyone looking to start fresh with their horses, no matter what their age.


About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.


Resource Links:


Videos mentioned:

- February 2011 - Building Rapport With Duncan

- Moving Massage

- Sweet Spot Online & Riding



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]]>bfac281f-5b9e-444f-978b-8bd1d7a8ec99Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -040033:14falsefull145451In this episode I’ll answer a student’s question about how to ‘start over’ with her older horses, now that she realizes that the experience they have had their whole lives was not so good for them… but she simply didn’t know a different way existed.This episode is great for anyone looking to start fresh with their horses, no matter what their age. About the Host: 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.  Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Videos mentioned: - February 2011 - Building Rapport With Duncan - Moving Massage - Sweet Spot Online and Riding Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!EP044: Magic Moments with Carla BauchmuellerEP044: Magic Moments with Carla BauchmuellerIn this episode I’ll be talking with Carla Bauchmueller of The Intuitive Rider (theintuitiverider.com). Carla is a level A licensed trainer of the German Federation, Centered Riding Instructor and yoga teacher…

I really enjoyed talking with Carla. She exudes joy and it is quite contagious. We’ll talk about finding magical moments with our horses and in life, the power of breath work, and mastering our emotions… and how this effects our riding. I think you are going to love this episode.

About the Guest:

Carla is accredited by the German National Federation for horse riding (FN – Federation National) and achieved the highest level, that of trainer level A.

In addition to her accreditation by the German National Federation, she is a level 3 Centered Riding Instructor and has been licensed by Sally Swift since 1994. During her years of teaching and riding, she has continued to see different trainers as a way to improve her own abilities so that she employs a wide range of techniques and talents.

As a means to better understand balance, she studied yoga and became an instructor, improving her ability to train riders and use exercise effectively. It is through her own intuition that she finds what her students need, tailoring to their individual situations, and finds the best course of action.

Carla currently is a traveling riding instructor, with clients in Europe and the US, working with owners who want to improve their riding abilities through clinics and private lessons and having their horses trained. She lives in California with her husband.

Visit her website to take a free Quiz.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode I’ll be talking with Carla Bauchmueller of The Intuitive Rider (theintuitiverider.com). Carla is a level A licensed trainer of the German Federation, Centered Riding Instructor and yoga teacher…

I really enjoyed talking with Carla. She exudes joy and it is quite contagious. We’ll talk about finding magical moments with our horses and in life, the power of breath work, and mastering our emotions… and how this effects our riding. I think you are going to love this episode.

About the Guest:

Carla is accredited by the German National Federation for horse riding (FN – Federation National) and achieved the highest level, that of trainer level A.

In addition to her accreditation by the German National Federation, she is a level 3 Centered Riding Instructor and has been licensed by Sally Swift since 1994. During her years of teaching and riding, she has continued to see different trainers as a way to improve her own abilities so that she employs a wide range of techniques and talents.

As a means to better understand balance, she studied yoga and became an instructor, improving her ability to train riders and use exercise effectively. It is through her own intuition that she finds what her students need, tailoring to their individual situations, and finds the best course of action.

Carla currently is a traveling riding instructor, with clients in Europe and the US, working with owners who want to improve their riding abilities through clinics and private lessons and having their horses trained. She lives in California with her husband.

Visit her website to take a free Quiz.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>fa122e8f-81f6-432e-a5ba-6f670535c4b5Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -040046:29falsefull144441In this episode I’ll be talking with Carla Bauchmueller of The Intuitive Rider (theintuitiverider.com). Carla is a level A licensed trainer of the German Federation, Centered Riding Instructor and yoga teacher…EP043: Lessons From The TractorEP043: Lessons From The TractorIn this podcast, I’ll share some musing about lessons I’ve learned while riding - a tractor!

I’ll talk about the dangers of getting stuck in ruts and the power of erasing stories. This one is about horses, but it’s definitely about life too.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this podcast, I’ll share some musing about lessons I’ve learned while riding - a tractor!

I’ll talk about the dangers of getting stuck in ruts and the power of erasing stories. This one is about horses, but it’s definitely about life too.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

Resource Links


 

 

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]]>f6f34d2b-23c1-4787-8514-071e7b742145Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 -040029:29falsefull143431In this podcast, I’ll share some musing about lessons I’ve learned while riding - a tractor! I’ll talk about the dangers of getting stuck in ruts and the power of erasing stories. This one is about horses, but it’s definitely about life too.EP042: Collection & Half HaltsEP042: Collection & Half HaltsIn this episode, I’ll talk about collection. I will share an excerpt from my book: Dressage Naturally… Results in Harmony and will expand on what is written there about collectability, half-halts, and riding patterns in a way that you will improve your horse’s ability to collect.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode, I’ll talk about collection. I will share an excerpt from my book: Dressage Naturally… Results in Harmony and will expand on what is written there about collectability, half-halts, and riding patterns in a way that you will improve your horse’s ability to collect.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>2f8799b3-7f73-4b7f-80d8-bbe9e82ebf96Fri, 21 May 2021 12:00:00 -040025:49falsefull142421In this episode, I’ll talk about collection. I will share an excerpt from my book: Dressage Naturally… Results in Harmony and will expand on what is written there about collectibility, half-halts, and riding patterns in a way that you will improve your horse’s ability to collect.EP041: A Story About HoovesEP041: A Story About HoovesIn this episode, I’ll tell the story of how I learned about the importance of a good hoof trim. I’ll talk about my horse Vivaldi, how his feet transformed and how challenging it was to make that change. I hope this episode helps some of you be more confident when it comes to making important changes to your horse’s hoof care.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode, I’ll tell the story of how I learned about the importance of a good hoof trim. I’ll talk about my horse Vivaldi, how his feet transformed and how challenging it was to make that change. I hope this episode helps some of you be more confident when it comes to making important changes to your horse’s hoof care.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>a5ee4719-bf71-471c-af2b-d0dc71383ecbFri, 14 May 2021 12:00:00 -040030:30falsefull141411In this episode, I’ll tell the story of how I learned about the importance of a good hoof trim. I’ll talk about my horse Vivaldi, how his feet transformed and how challenging it was to make that change. I hope this episode helps some of you be more confident when it comes to making important changes to your horse’s hoof care.EP040: BEing vs DOingEP040: BEing vs DOingIn this episode, I’ll talk about how important it is to take care of how you are BEing with your horse, just as much as (or maybe a little bit more than) you take care of what you are DOing with your horse. I’ll share a couple of favorite meditations I use to get myself back into BEing in a better state.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode, I’ll talk about how important it is to take care of how you are BEing with your horse, just as much as (or maybe a little bit more than) you take care of what you are DOing with your horse. I’ll share a couple of favorite meditations I use to get myself back into BEing in a better state.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>1efe7547-4e92-44c8-888c-5310b4e5ea28Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 -040031:34falsefull140401In this episode, I’ll talk about how important it is to take care of how you are BEing with your horse, just as much as (or maybe a little bit more than) you take care of what you are DOing with your horse. I’ll share a couple of favorite meditations I use to get myself back into BEing in a better state.EP039: Different Rules For Different Breeds?EP039: Different Rules For Different Breeds?In this episode, I’ll talk about whether it’s reasonable to have different rules for different breeds when it comes to training. It’s a question that I get a lot, and it can be quite confusing to students.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode, I’ll talk about whether it’s reasonable to have different rules for different breeds when it comes to training. It’s a question that I get a lot, and it can be quite confusing to students.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>e66db25f-961e-4a2f-a31b-2ada18786adaFri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -040024:48falsefull139391In this episode, I’ll talk about whether it’s reasonable to have different rules for different breeds when it comes to training. It’s a question that I get a lot, and it can be quite confusing to students.EP038: Sharon Madere - Breeding and Raising Happy HorsesEP038: Sharon Madere - Breeding and Raising Happy HorsesIn this episode, I am joined by Sharon Madere. Sharon is a certified horse behavior consultant where she focuses on equine problem-solving and behavior modification. We will talk about her program for breeding, raising, and training happy horses and will share some stories about the filly I bought from her.


About the Guest:

Sharon Madere is a certified horse behavior consultant with International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and is a Practitioner Member of International Society for Equitation Science (ISES). focuses on equine problem-solving and behavior modification using positive reinforcement techniques

Her Equilightenment program uses a positive, practical, science-based approach to resolving behavior problems for horse owners, veterinarians, farriers, trainers, and other equine professionals.

She lives in Ocala, FL. Here Silver Moon Iberians Breeding Program is dedicated to breeding, raising and training healthy and happy horses with the talent and temperament to be your once-in-a-lifetime riding partner!

Sharon also rides and studies classical dressage.

https://silvermooniberians.com/

https://www.equilightenment.com/

Sharon has also been a guest in the Dressage Naturally Video Classroom. You can see her videos by logging in, and searching for her name!

 

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>In this episode, I am joined by Sharon Madere. Sharon is a certified horse behavior consultant where she focuses on equine problem-solving and behavior modification. We will talk about her program for breeding, raising, and training happy horses and will share some stories about the filly I bought from her.


About the Guest:

Sharon Madere is a certified horse behavior consultant with International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and is a Practitioner Member of International Society for Equitation Science (ISES). focuses on equine problem-solving and behavior modification using positive reinforcement techniques

Her Equilightenment program uses a positive, practical, science-based approach to resolving behavior problems for horse owners, veterinarians, farriers, trainers, and other equine professionals.

She lives in Ocala, FL. Here Silver Moon Iberians Breeding Program is dedicated to breeding, raising and training healthy and happy horses with the talent and temperament to be your once-in-a-lifetime riding partner!

Sharon also rides and studies classical dressage.

https://silvermooniberians.com/

https://www.equilightenment.com/

Sharon has also been a guest in the Dressage Naturally Video Classroom. You can see her videos by logging in, and searching for her name!

 

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\

See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

 

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]]>a35dc5c2-a429-482b-bd60-ae6271479878Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -040052:08falsefull138381In this episode, I am joined by Sharon Madere. Sharon is a certified horse behavior consultant where she focuses on equine problem-solving and behavior modification. We will talk about her program for breeding, raising, and training happy horses and will share some stories about the filly I bought from her.EP037: Artificial AidsEP037: Artificial AidsThis episode is about artificial and auxiliary aids. Things like bits, spurs, sticks, draw reins, etc. I’ll talk about what they are for and how to decide whether or not you want to use them.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>This episode is about artificial and auxiliary aids. Things like bits, spurs, sticks, draw reins, etc. I’ll talk about what they are for and how to decide whether or not you want to use them.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>5b008822-5ea3-417e-a28d-8f3eabd08a88Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -040039:45falsefull137371This episode is about artificial and auxiliary aids. Things like bits, spurs, sticks, draw reins, etc. I’ll talk about what they are for and how to decide whether or not you want to use them.EP036: Getting Help With A Challenging HorseEP036: Getting Help With A Challenging HorseIn this episode I answer a student’s question about what to do when you normally work by yourself, you want to use partnership-based techniques… and you run into a tough or dangerous challenge with your horse, and people around you are recommending harsh techniques or trainers.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode I answer a student’s question about what to do when you normally work by yourself, you want to use partnership-based techniques… and you run into a tough or dangerous challenge with your horse, and people around you are recommending harsh techniques or trainers.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>d8017c99-b30c-426a-a2be-07597379f836Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -040049:16falsefull136361In this episode I answer a student’s question about what to do when you normally work by yourself, you want to use partnership-based techniques… and you run into a tough or dangerous challenge with your horse, and people around you are recommending harsh techniques or trainers.EP035: Get Un-Stuck!EP035: Get Un-Stuck!In this episode, I will take a look at the common ways horses and students get stuck and more importantly how to get unstuck! It’s normal that our progress sometimes comes rapidly and sometimes is slower. It’s even normal for it to plateau every now and then… but those plateaus can start to feel like ruts. That’s when it’s important to step back and re-evaluate how we can freshen things up and spark new progress. At the end of this episode, I will lead you through a process of picking a goal and getting motivated to do it.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode, I will take a look at the common ways horses and students get stuck and more importantly how to get unstuck! It’s normal that our progress sometimes comes rapidly and sometimes is slower. It’s even normal for it to plateau every now and then… but those plateaus can start to feel like ruts. That’s when it’s important to step back and re-evaluate how we can freshen things up and spark new progress. At the end of this episode, I will lead you through a process of picking a goal and getting motivated to do it.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>93baf400-83d6-4c82-94e3-77b0068e51e3Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -040054:35falsefull135351In this episode, I will take a look at the common ways horses and students get stuck and more importantly how to get unstuck! It’s normal that our progress sometimes comes rapidly and sometimes is slower. It’s even normal for it to plateau every now and then… but those plateaus can start to feel like ruts. That’s when it’s important to step back and re-evaluate how we can freshen things up and spark new progress. At the end of this episode, I will lead you through a process of picking a goal and getting motivated to do it.EP034: The Purpose Of DressageEP034: The Purpose Of DressageToday’s episode explores the purpose of doing dressage. I’ll look at it separate from our own human goals, and instead talk about the purpose with respect to how it can (and should) benefit the horse.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>Today’s episode explores the purpose of doing dressage. I’ll look at it separate from our own human goals, and instead talk about the purpose with respect to how it can (and should) benefit the horse.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>0f27c02a-4b57-4c36-bead-b37fa9094e77Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -040034:57falsefull134341Today’s episode explores the purpose of doing dressage. I’ll look at it separate from our own human goals, and instead talk about the purpose with respect to how it can (and should) benefit the horse.EP033: How To Ask QuestionsEP033: How To Ask QuestionsI love answering student questions. I get a lot of information not only from the question but from HOW the question is asked. In this episode, I will share what I have learned from decades of answering student questions about how to ask questions in a way that not only yields the best answers… But in a way where it helps you find the answers yourself.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>I love answering student questions. I get a lot of information not only from the question but from HOW the question is asked. In this episode, I will share what I have learned from decades of answering student questions about how to ask questions in a way that not only yields the best answers… But in a way where it helps you find the answers yourself.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>85b14734-5a86-4be9-9e1a-de77c4734f44Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -040036:39falsefull133331I love answering student questions. I get a lot of information not only from the question but from HOW the question is asked. In this episode, I will share what I have learned from decades of answering student questions about how to ask questions in a way that not only yields the best answers… But in a way where it helps you find the answers yourself.EP032: What CAN You Do?EP032: What CAN You Do?It’s not fun when your horse is injured or otherwise set back. But often there is more we can do than stop all progress and feel sorry for ourselves. In this episode, I’ll talk about how I handle it when my horses are injured or have setbacks, and how asking yourself what you CAN do will help you become more resourceful.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>It’s not fun when your horse is injured or otherwise set back. But often there is more we can do than stop all progress and feel sorry for ourselves. In this episode, I’ll talk about how I handle it when my horses are injured or have setbacks, and how asking yourself what you CAN do will help you become more resourceful.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>6f3fde86-afd1-4d9b-aaca-dd886b642761Sun, 14 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -040042:05falsefull132321It’s not fun when your horse is injured or otherwise set back. But often there is more we can do than stop all progress and feel sorry for ourselves. In this episode, I’ll talk about how I handle it when my horses are injured or have setbacks, and how asking yourself what you CAN do will help you become more resourceful.EP031: PressureEP31: PressureIn this episode, I’ll talk about the use of pressure in training. It is not such a simple issue. It sounds nice to say we don’t want to use pressure but is that really desirable or even possible?

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode, I’ll talk about the use of pressure in training. It is not such a simple issue. It sounds nice to say we don’t want to use pressure but is that really desirable or even possible?

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>729d0bb8-5f9b-4485-9379-10246de78b53Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -040035:55falsefull131311In this episode, I’ll talk about the use of pressure in training. It is not such a simple issue. It sounds nice to say we don’t want to use pressure but is that really desirable or even possible?EP030: The 3 FiltersEP030: The 3 FiltersIn this episode I’ll talk about the 3 filters I use to observe a horse or horse and rider. This is especially helpful when I meet a new horse and rider. It helps me see the big picture so I can best know how to help them. Diagnosing an issue can be challenging because, as many of you know, the real problem is not always the problem that shows up the most obvious.

These 3 filters help you take the myriad of infinite issues you may be experiencing, and boils it down to 3 main categories… it’s a starting point for problem-solving, and it is a blueprint for horse development.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about the 3 filters I use to observe a horse or horse and rider. This is especially helpful when I meet a new horse and rider. It helps me see the big picture so I can best know how to help them. Diagnosing an issue can be challenging because, as many of you know, the real problem is not always the problem that shows up the most obvious.

These 3 filters help you take the myriad of infinite issues you may be experiencing, and boils it down to 3 main categories… it’s a starting point for problem-solving, and it is a blueprint for horse development.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>dd7bf161-45e0-4a0c-bcdd-c6a6e3e8ad28Sun, 28 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -040043:03falsefull130301In this episode I’ll talk about the 3 filters I use to observe a horse or horse and rider. This is especially helpful when I meet a new horse and rider. It helps me see the big picture so I can best know how to help them. Diagnosing an issue can be challenging because, as many of you know, the real problem is not always the problem that shows up the most obvious. These 3 filters help you take the myriad of infinite issues you may be experiencing, and boils it down to 3 main categories… it’s a starting point for problem-solving, and it is a blueprint for horse development.EP029: A Pod About Listening to The PodEP029: A Pod About Listening to The PodI recently asked people on FB what they were doing when they listened to my podcast. Many people were driving, some were doing household chores, some were in the bathtub, some having a cuppa tea or coffee, and there was lots and lots of manure-picking! So I decided to make a podcast that would connect all those activities to horsemanship… curious?

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>I recently asked people on FB what they were doing when they listened to my podcast. Many people were driving, some were doing household chores, some were in the bathtub, some having a cuppa tea or coffee, and there was lots and lots of manure-picking! So I decided to make a podcast that would connect all those activities to horsemanship… curious?

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>d67fa475-90c1-4540-987c-186ca90c056dSun, 21 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -040034:24falsefull129291I recently asked people on FB what they were doing when they listened to my podcast. Many people were driving, some were doing household chores, some were in the bathtub, some having a cuppa tea or coffee, and there was lots and lots of manure-picking! So I decided to make a podcast that would connect all those activities to horsemanship… curious?EP028: Ask Karen AnythingEP028: Ask Karen AnythingIn this episode of AKA I answer a question from a student about what to do when her horse loses forward energy during dressage movements. This is a very common issue and I give many tips and strategies that can help you!

  

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode of AKA I answer a question from a student about what to do when her horse loses forward energy during dressage movements. This is a very common issue and I give many tips and strategies that can help you!

  

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>b69f5f12-919a-486f-9cc0-76eb7e66aa70Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -040039:21falsefull128281EP027: Ask Karen AnythingEP027: Ask Karen AnythingIn this episode of AKA, I answer a couple of questions from students… The first one has to do with how to handle it when you have an instructor, but you want to take clinics from other trainers or instructors…

Then I answer a question about how to reconcile trusting your instincts with what you are feeling (something I tell students often) with the fact that sometimes new sensations, even if valuable, can feel weird or ‘wrong’...

And this connects also to how to handle things when your instructor says something is ‘good’ when it feels ‘not good’ and vice versa.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode of AKA, I answer a couple of questions from students… The first one has to do with how to handle it when you have an instructor, but you want to take clinics from other trainers or instructors…

Then I answer a question about how to reconcile trusting your instincts with what you are feeling (something I tell students often) with the fact that sometimes new sensations, even if valuable, can feel weird or ‘wrong’...

And this connects also to how to handle things when your instructor says something is ‘good’ when it feels ‘not good’ and vice versa.

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>7fa8e897-9703-4b47-98ab-9e64dd53d909Sun, 07 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -040059:17falsefull127271In this episode of AKA, I answer a couple of questions from students… The first one has to do with how to handle it when you have an instructor, but you want to take clinics from other trainers or instructors… Then I answer a question about how to reconcile trusting your instincts with what you are feeling (something I tell students often) with the fact that sometimes new sensations, even if valuable, can feel weird or ‘wrong’... And this connects also to how to handle things when your instructor says something is ‘good’ when it feels ‘not good’ and vice versa.EP026: Buck Tradition. Be More YOU!EP026: Buck Tradition. Be More YOU!In this episode, I talk about the importance of being YOU! So many students miss a deeper relationship with their horse or miss important moments in their training because they are paralyzed by a fear of ‘doing it wrong’. Many trainers and instructors are getting burned out because they are trying to fit in a professional mold, instead of fully embracing the full value of what they have to offer.

This podcast will free you to be yourself by explaining how important it is. I’ll also present 2 powerful questions to ask yourself that will help you be more you and boldly take the actions you want to take!

The resource for professionals that I mention can be found here: https://dressagenaturally.net/professionals/

About the Host:

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. 

 Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode, I talk about the importance of being YOU! So many students miss a deeper relationship with their horse or miss important moments in their training because they are paralyzed by a fear of ‘doing it wrong’. Many trainers and instructors are getting burned out because they are trying to fit in a professional mold, instead of fully embracing the full value of what they have to offer.

This podcast will free you to be yourself by explaining how important it is. I’ll also present 2 powerful questions to ask yourself that will help you be more you and boldly take the actions you want to take!

The resource for professionals that I mention can be found here: https://dressagenaturally.net/professionals/

About the Host:

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. 

 Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links


  

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]]>690b4dde-0c69-45aa-bebd-0d6016635fe8Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -040049:00falsefull126261In this episode, I talk about the importance of being YOU! So many students miss a deeper relationship with their horse or miss important moments in their training because they are paralyzed by a fear of ‘doing it wrong’. Many trainers and instructors are getting burned out because they are trying to fit in a professional mold, instead of fully embracing the full value of what they have to offer.EP025: An Interview with Dr Renee Tucker - Tucker Biokinetic TechniqueEP025: An Interview with Dr Renee Tucker - Tucker Biokinetic TechniqueIn this episode I speak with Dr. Renee Tucker DVM about holistic veterinary care, her Tucker Biokinetic Technique and how to prevent suspensory issues. I’ve never heard anyone talk about suspensory issues the way she does, so I think you’ll find this really interesting! You can get to her free video about suspensory issues here: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/a/39568/TLY3d8qE

 

About the Guest:

Dr. Renee Tucker Is a holistic veterinarian, certified in chiropractic and acupuncture. Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering and has been fascinated with figuring out ‘how things work’. Over many years, Dr. Tucker developed her own unique alignment technique, Tucker BioKinetic Technique (TBT). TBT uses primary cause analysis to both find and correct the why? Dr. Tucker teaches BioKinetic Technique seminars around the world. Scroll down for links to get more information from Dr Renee Tucker!

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

Resource Links

·        Information on The Tucker Biokinetic Technique: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/

·        Dr Renee’s free video about suspensory issues: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/karen

·        Where Does My Horse Hurt: https://wheredoesmyhorsehurt.com/

·        Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

·        For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

·        See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

·        Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

 

 

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]]>In this episode I speak with Dr. Renee Tucker DVM about holistic veterinary care, her Tucker Biokinetic Technique and how to prevent suspensory issues. I’ve never heard anyone talk about suspensory issues the way she does, so I think you’ll find this really interesting! You can get to her free video about suspensory issues here: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/a/39568/TLY3d8qE

 

About the Guest:

Dr. Renee Tucker Is a holistic veterinarian, certified in chiropractic and acupuncture. Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering and has been fascinated with figuring out ‘how things work’. Over many years, Dr. Tucker developed her own unique alignment technique, Tucker BioKinetic Technique (TBT). TBT uses primary cause analysis to both find and correct the why? Dr. Tucker teaches BioKinetic Technique seminars around the world. Scroll down for links to get more information from Dr Renee Tucker!

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

Resource Links

·        Information on The Tucker Biokinetic Technique: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/

·        Dr Renee’s free video about suspensory issues: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/karen

·        Where Does My Horse Hurt: https://wheredoesmyhorsehurt.com/

·        Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

·        For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

·        See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

·        Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

 

 

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]]>0a969ca5-0d50-40d7-b6c7-983e6ae10b95Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -040040:04falsefull125251In this episode I speak with Dr. Renee Tucker DVM about holistic veterinary care, her Tucker Biokinetic Technique and how to prevent suspensory issues. I’ve never heard anyone talk about suspensory issues the way she does, so I think you’ll find this really interesting! You can get to her free video about suspensory issues here: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/karenEP024: Goals & Confidence with Dr. Jenny SusserEP024: Goals & Confidence with Dr. Jenny SusserIn this episode I speak with Dr Jenny Susser. Dr jenny is a sports psychologist and we talk about goals, failure, and confidence (among other things). She offers really great insights and gives many practical things you can implement right away. After listening to this podcast I think you will be excited to set some big hairy goals for yourself and will feel freer to actually go for them! Grab a pen and paper because you will want to take some notes from this one!

About the Guest:

Dr. Jenny Susser has a doctoral degree in Clinical Health Psychology, specializing in Sport & Performance Psychology, Dr. Jenny is a New York State licensed psychologist, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and a member of the USOC Olympic Registry, the highest distinction a Sport Psychologist can obtain in the United States.

A former high performing athlete, Dr. Jenny was a four-year All-American swimmer and then assistant coach at UCLA, Pac-10 Champion, swam on two national teams, and competed at the 1988 Olympic Trials.

Dr. Jenny has worked with Division I collegiate teams from UCLA, USC, and Hofstra University, individual high school athletes of all levels, and athletes of all sports and ages, professional, international, Olympic, and amateur. Dr. Jenny was the 2012 USET Olympic Team Sport Psychologist for the United States Olympic Dressage Team in London.

Dr. Jenny took applies the tools of high performance to the pressures of the business and corporate world as a keynote speaker and corporate trainer.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode I speak with Dr Jenny Susser. Dr jenny is a sports psychologist and we talk about goals, failure, and confidence (among other things). She offers really great insights and gives many practical things you can implement right away. After listening to this podcast I think you will be excited to set some big hairy goals for yourself and will feel freer to actually go for them! Grab a pen and paper because you will want to take some notes from this one!

About the Guest:

Dr. Jenny Susser has a doctoral degree in Clinical Health Psychology, specializing in Sport & Performance Psychology, Dr. Jenny is a New York State licensed psychologist, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and a member of the USOC Olympic Registry, the highest distinction a Sport Psychologist can obtain in the United States.

A former high performing athlete, Dr. Jenny was a four-year All-American swimmer and then assistant coach at UCLA, Pac-10 Champion, swam on two national teams, and competed at the 1988 Olympic Trials.

Dr. Jenny has worked with Division I collegiate teams from UCLA, USC, and Hofstra University, individual high school athletes of all levels, and athletes of all sports and ages, professional, international, Olympic, and amateur. Dr. Jenny was the 2012 USET Olympic Team Sport Psychologist for the United States Olympic Dressage Team in London.

Dr. Jenny took applies the tools of high performance to the pressures of the business and corporate world as a keynote speaker and corporate trainer.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>551f0760-5881-493b-b792-5082bc2b1db7Sun, 17 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -040057:58falsefull124241In this episode I speak with Dr Jenny Susser. Dr jenny is a sports psychologist and we talk about goals, failure, and confidence (among other things). She offers really great insights and gives many practical things you can implement right away. After listening to this podcast I think you will be excited to set some big hairy goals for yourself and will feel freer to actually go for them! Grab a pen and paper because you will want to take some notes from this one!EP023: Improving ProfessionalEP023: Improving ProfessionalIn this episode I’ll take a look at what ‘professional’ looks like when it comes to horse care…I’ll look at what I call the factory-training business model and why we need to change it…. …I’ll share a bit of my story of when I reinvented myself and how that benefitted my horses and why it’s so important that heart-centered horse professionals learn how to thrive in the horse business… not just so they can have a fulfilling sustainable and profitable life they can LOVE… but because it directly influences the quality of life of horses.

This pod is brought to you by For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business. When the heart-centered professionals thrive, so do the horses. For more information on how I help people with their horse businesses go to dressagenaturally.net/professionals

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>In this episode I’ll take a look at what ‘professional’ looks like when it comes to horse care…I’ll look at what I call the factory-training business model and why we need to change it…. …I’ll share a bit of my story of when I reinvented myself and how that benefitted my horses and why it’s so important that heart-centered horse professionals learn how to thrive in the horse business… not just so they can have a fulfilling sustainable and profitable life they can LOVE… but because it directly influences the quality of life of horses.

This pod is brought to you by For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business. When the heart-centered professionals thrive, so do the horses. For more information on how I help people with their horse businesses go to dressagenaturally.net/professionals

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

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]]>28b856f2-5db8-405a-ac10-d71c5bf3d5fcSun, 10 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -040048:25falsefull123231In this episode I’ll take a look at what ‘professional’ looks like when it comes to horse care…I’ll look at what I call the factory-training business model and why we need to change it…. …I’ll share a bit of my story of when I reinvented myself and how that benefitted my horses and why it’s so important that heart-centered horse professionals learn how to thrive in the horse business… not just so they can have a fulfilling sustainable and profitable life they can LOVE… but because it directly influences the quality of life of horses. This pod is brought to you by For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business. When the heart-centered professionals thrive, so do the horses. For more information on how I help people with their horse businesses go to dressagenaturally.net/professionalsEP022: Re-Creating ArtEP022: Re-Creating ArtIn this new year’s episode, I ponder life, meaning, creation, recreation & art - and of course, horses. This episode is part answering a student’s question, part rambling, part life philosophy, and part not-totally well thought out thoughts… it’s reflective of the brain-space I get in around the new year!

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

·        Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

·        For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

·        See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

·        Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/


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]]>In this new year’s episode, I ponder life, meaning, creation, recreation & art - and of course, horses. This episode is part answering a student’s question, part rambling, part life philosophy, and part not-totally well thought out thoughts… it’s reflective of the brain-space I get in around the new year!

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

·        Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

·        For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

·        See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

·        Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/


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]]>8313ba52-c3d2-449c-9f10-250c3e4541e3Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -040035:26falsefull122221In this new year’s episode, I ponder life, meaning, creation, recreation & art - and of course, horses. This episode is part answering a student’s question, part rambling, part life philosophy, and part not-totally well thought out thoughts… it’s reflective of the brain-space I get in around the new year!EP021: Speaking with Karen Partisch about Craniosacral TherapyEP021: Speaking with Karen Partisch about Craniosacral TherapyIn this episode I interview Karen Partisch about Craniosacral Therapy for horses and humans. Karen is a big part of my team that keeps me and my horses at our best. We’ll talk about the power of relaxation and energy work, what craniosacral therapy is, the role of fascia and more!

About the Guest:

Karen Partisch specializes in Craniosacral Therapy (CST) for people and CST for horses. Karen is located in Sarasota, FL. Karen Partisch also teaches hands-on skills for horses, based in Craniosacral Therapy.

Learn more about Karen Partisch here: https://karenpartisch.com/

Contact Karen at: karen@karenpartisch.com

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

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]]>In this episode I interview Karen Partisch about Craniosacral Therapy for horses and humans. Karen is a big part of my team that keeps me and my horses at our best. We’ll talk about the power of relaxation and energy work, what craniosacral therapy is, the role of fascia and more!

About the Guest:

Karen Partisch specializes in Craniosacral Therapy (CST) for people and CST for horses. Karen is located in Sarasota, FL. Karen Partisch also teaches hands-on skills for horses, based in Craniosacral Therapy.

Learn more about Karen Partisch here: https://karenpartisch.com/

Contact Karen at: karen@karenpartisch.com

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

Resource Links


 

 

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]]>d21221d3-5cb7-46a9-8025-982e78bdc49aSun, 27 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -040054:27falsefull121211In this episode I interview Karen Partisch about Craniosacral Therapy for horses and humans. Karen is a big part of my team that keeps me and my horses at our best. We’ll talk about the power of relaxation and energy work, what craniosacral therapy is, the role of fascia and more!EP020: Healthy BoundariesEP020: Healthy BoundariesIn this episode I am going to talk about safe spaces and healthy boundaries. It’s about horses and also about life.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

Resource Links

·        Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

·        Article about constructive vs destructive criticism: https://github.community/t/being-toxic-is-not-constructive-criticism/10225

·        For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

·        See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

·        Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

 

 

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]]>In this episode I am going to talk about safe spaces and healthy boundaries. It’s about horses and also about life.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

Resource Links

·        Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

·        Article about constructive vs destructive criticism: https://github.community/t/being-toxic-is-not-constructive-criticism/10225

·        For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

·        See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

·        Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

 

 

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]]>9426b953-7bbd-4736-ba7f-ddb0129349d5Sun, 20 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -040043:37falsefull120201In this episode I am going to talk about safe spaces and healthy boundaries. It’s about horses and also about life.EP019: Diamonds In The DarkEP019: Diamonds In The DarkIn this episode I’m going to talk about making progress… I’ll share some wisdom from the DN book and will discuss how to practice making training plans. Making progress is not just about gathering information - it’s about wanting it - wishing for it - planning it - practicing it!

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

Happy Athlete Progress Journal: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/journal-1

Dressage Naturally Book/DVD: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/


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]]>In this episode I’m going to talk about making progress… I’ll share some wisdom from the DN book and will discuss how to practice making training plans. Making progress is not just about gathering information - it’s about wanting it - wishing for it - planning it - practicing it!

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

Happy Athlete Progress Journal: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/journal-1

Dressage Naturally Book/DVD: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/


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]]>694944f1-a5a8-4a9e-a210-95c626f3539cSun, 13 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -040037:14falsefull119191In this episode I’m going to talk about making progress… I’ll share some wisdom from the DN book and will discuss how to practice making training plans. Making progress is not just about gathering information - it’s about wanting it - wishing for it - planning it - practicing it!EP018: Pay Attention!EP018: Pay Attention!In this episode I’ll talk a bit about curiosity, distraction and evasiveness and how to know which it is and what to do about it.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk a bit about curiosity, distraction and evasiveness and how to know which it is and what to do about it.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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]]>e2f242c8-4a63-4463-87f8-1c1622e28c8fSun, 06 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -040036:29falsefull118181EP017: Partnership vs LeadershipEP017: Partnership vs LeadershipIn this episode I will talk about leadership vs partnership… and will explore how I don’t think you have to make a choice between being a partner or being a leader for your horse… in fact one of those can’t happen without the other. If you’ve ever wondered if you have to choose between ‘being nice’ to your horse and meeting your goals, you’re going to love this episode!

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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]]>In this episode I will talk about leadership vs partnership… and will explore how I don’t think you have to make a choice between being a partner or being a leader for your horse… in fact one of those can’t happen without the other. If you’ve ever wondered if you have to choose between ‘being nice’ to your horse and meeting your goals, you’re going to love this episode!

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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]]>edc7eeb1-2069-4f1a-b6e2-e58b2cf22690Sun, 29 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -040040:27falsefull117171In this episode I will talk about leadership vs partnership… and will explore how I don’t think you have to make a choice between being a partner or being a leader for your horse… in fact one of those can’t happen without the other. If you’ve ever wondered if you have to choose between ‘being nice’ to your horse and meeting your goals, you’re going to love this episode!EP016: The Power Of ClarityEP016: The Power Of ClarityIn this episode, I want to talk about the power of clarity… how it is one of the MOST important things to focus on with your horse. Lack of clarity of communication is a leading cause of contortion and disharmony. When you are able to find clarity you and your horse will be much happier!

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

As I mentioned in the episode, you can see videos about this in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Once inside click on the Video Labels: Communication, Energy.

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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]]>In this episode, I want to talk about the power of clarity… how it is one of the MOST important things to focus on with your horse. Lack of clarity of communication is a leading cause of contortion and disharmony. When you are able to find clarity you and your horse will be much happier!

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

As I mentioned in the episode, you can see videos about this in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Once inside click on the Video Labels: Communication, Energy.

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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]]>3337781b-d97a-4248-a4ce-9d3d0d849185Sun, 22 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -040032:07falsefull116161In this episode, I want to talk about the power of clarity… how it is one of the MOST important things to focus on with your horse. Lack of clarity of communication is a leading cause of contortion and disharmony. When you are able to find clarity you and your horse will be much happier!EP015: Lessons From Atomic’s Colic SurgeryEP015: Lessons From Atomic’s Colic SurgeryIn this episode I’ll tell the story of my horse’s recent colic surgery… how we knew he needed it, how I navigated the emotional rollercoaster and how something helpful can come of experiences like this…

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

You can see videos of Atomic in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ click on the Video Label: Atomic!

For more information on red light therapy from Photonic Health go here: https://bit.ly/2AjDA57

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>In this episode I’ll tell the story of my horse’s recent colic surgery… how we knew he needed it, how I navigated the emotional rollercoaster and how something helpful can come of experiences like this…

 

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

You can see videos of Atomic in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ click on the Video Label: Atomic!

For more information on red light therapy from Photonic Health go here: https://bit.ly/2AjDA57

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>f53c41f3-f65c-4baa-b3fc-f5a2fc770563Sun, 15 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -040042:12falsefull115151In this episode I’ll tell the story of my horse’s recent colic surgery… how we knew he needed it, how I navigated the emotional rollercoaster and how something helpful can come of experiences like this…EP014: Happy Athlete From Psychology Perspective with Antonia Henderson, Ph.DEP014: Happy Athlete From Psychology Perspective with Antonia Henderson, Ph.DI interview Antonia Henderson, Ph.D, to discuss how stress effects horses from a scientific point of view. She talks about Learned Helplessness, the importance of the Seeking Reflex, and how traditional ways of keeping horses is not so healthy to the horse! 

About the Guest: 

Antonia Henderson, Ph.D. is a Research and Equine Psychologist in the Department of Psychology at Langara College, Vancouver BC Canada. She has written articles for horse magazines: Horse Sport and Horse Canada.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

You can get access to hundreds of training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>I interview Antonia Henderson, Ph.D, to discuss how stress effects horses from a scientific point of view. She talks about Learned Helplessness, the importance of the Seeking Reflex, and how traditional ways of keeping horses is not so healthy to the horse! 

About the Guest: 

Antonia Henderson, Ph.D. is a Research and Equine Psychologist in the Department of Psychology at Langara College, Vancouver BC Canada. She has written articles for horse magazines: Horse Sport and Horse Canada.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

You can get access to hundreds of training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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]]>f1b9e993-9d69-4067-b448-547f7c0ad9a1Sun, 08 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -040001:07:40falsefull114141I interview Antonia Henderson, Ph.D, to discuss how stress effects horses from a scientific point of view. She talks about Learned Helplessness, the importance of the Seeking Reflex, and how traditional ways of keeping horses is not so healthy to the horse!EP013: The 5 Truths For Learning DressageEP013: The 5 Truths For Learning DressageIn this episode I’ll talk about the most common solutions to dressage problems… and give you 5 NEW solutions that will help you even more… These 5 solutions are based on 5 truths for learning dressage that are not often discussed… Here we go Episode 13: The 5 truths for learning dressage.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

You can get access to hundreds of training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>In this episode I’ll talk about the most common solutions to dressage problems… and give you 5 NEW solutions that will help you even more… These 5 solutions are based on 5 truths for learning dressage that are not often discussed… Here we go Episode 13: The 5 truths for learning dressage.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

You can get access to hundreds of training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>02d73a14-3105-47e0-b768-45c943c81542Sun, 01 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -040023:19falsefull113131In this episode I’ll talk about the most common solutions to dressage problems… and give you 5 NEW solutions that will help you even more… These 5 solutions are based on 5 truths for learning dressage that are not often discussed… Here we go Episode 13: The 5 truths for learning dressage.EP012: Ask Karen Anything!EP012: Ask Karen Anything!In this episode of Ask Karen Anything, I answer 2 questions from students in my Video Classroom. One is about helping a horse maintain the canter, and the other is about a horse who balks.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

You can get access to hundreds of training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>In this episode of Ask Karen Anything, I answer 2 questions from students in my Video Classroom. One is about helping a horse maintain the canter, and the other is about a horse who balks.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

You can get access to hundreds of training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>8be6338a-57f8-47c2-a322-4631085ac0cbSun, 25 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -040053:04falsefull112121In this episode of Ask Karen Anything, I answer 2 questions from students in my Video Classroom. One is about helping a horse maintain the canter, and the other is about a horse who balks.EP011: 9 Habits For Excellent HorsemanshipEP011: 9 Habits For Excellent HorsemanshipIn this episode, I’ll talk about 9 habits for excellent horsemanship. These habits are what will help you problem-solve and better understand what is going on with your horse, and will give you more possibilities for things to change in order to make things better.

About the Host: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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

Resource Links

You can start the Habits For Excellent Horsemanship by going here: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>In this episode, I’ll talk about 9 habits for excellent horsemanship. These habits are what will help you problem-solve and better understand what is going on with your horse, and will give you more possibilities for things to change in order to make things better.

About the Host: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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

 

Resource Links

You can start the Habits For Excellent Horsemanship by going here: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>ae9b89e5-1081-4d95-ad07-dfae31bc3d9aSun, 18 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -040044:51falsefull111111In this episode, I’ll talk about 9 habits for excellent horsemanship. These habits are what will help you problem-solve and better understand what is going on with your horse, and will give you more possibilities for things to change in order to make things better.EP010: How To Physically Develop Your HorseEP010: How To Physically Develop Your HorseIn this episode, I will take a look at the physical side of training for you and your horse. I’ll give you a blueprint for building strength, stamina, and coordination while avoiding falling into the trap of drilling, fatiguing, or boring your horse in the process.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>In this episode, I will take a look at the physical side of training for you and your horse. I’ll give you a blueprint for building strength, stamina, and coordination while avoiding falling into the trap of drilling, fatiguing, or boring your horse in the process.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>88a5ec87-b34d-46c2-b81d-8694c7931736Sun, 11 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -040035:39falsefull110101In this episode, I will take a look at the physical side of training for you and your horse. I’ll give you a blueprint for building strength, stamina, and coordination while avoiding falling into the trap of drilling, fatiguing, or boring your horse in the process.EP009: How & WhatEP009: How & WhatIn this episode, I talk about paying attention to not just WHAT you do, but HOW you do it. I’ll share how I structured my courses in a way that helps students develop essential skills sooner, and be able to problem-solve better… This episode will help you get unstuck, get to the next level, find more ease, or simply enjoy the process of learning even more.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>In this episode, I talk about paying attention to not just WHAT you do, but HOW you do it. I’ll share how I structured my courses in a way that helps students develop essential skills sooner, and be able to problem-solve better… This episode will help you get unstuck, get to the next level, find more ease, or simply enjoy the process of learning even more.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>06bb64e5-1f1b-4052-958f-d30aadf20c20Sun, 04 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -040037:51falsefull1991In this episode, I talk about paying attention to not just WHAT you do, but HOW you do it. I’ll share how I structured my courses in a way that helps students develop essential skills sooner, and be able to problem-solve better… This episode will help you get unstuck, get to the next level, find more ease, or simply enjoy the process of learning even more.EP008: Stories Of Training Dressage With & Without BitsEP008: Stories Of Training Dressage With & Without BitsIn episode 7 I went deep into the arguments for and against doing dressage with or without a bit.

In this episode I’ll share some stories of particular horses that I started and trained using a mixture of bits and bitless.

I’ll share how I made decisions about equipment at different stages and how that effected the training.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

 For the blog on this subject with photos go here: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/69-to-bit-or-not-to-bit

 

Start learning with Karen’s book/DVD: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

 

To see Karen’s bitless bridle: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/riding-halter-bitless-bridle

 

Link to curb bit I mentioned https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/herm-sprenger-kk-dressage-sensogan-weymouth-bit-13975

 

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

 

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

 

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>In episode 7 I went deep into the arguments for and against doing dressage with or without a bit.

In this episode I’ll share some stories of particular horses that I started and trained using a mixture of bits and bitless.

I’ll share how I made decisions about equipment at different stages and how that effected the training.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

 For the blog on this subject with photos go here: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/69-to-bit-or-not-to-bit

 

Start learning with Karen’s book/DVD: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

 

To see Karen’s bitless bridle: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/riding-halter-bitless-bridle

 

Link to curb bit I mentioned https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/herm-sprenger-kk-dressage-sensogan-weymouth-bit-13975

 

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

 

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

 

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>16ed66a2-c0ab-42ba-b02a-b3ccc5355c98Sun, 27 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -040029:19falsefull1881In episode 7 I went deep into the arguments for and against doing dressage with or without a bit. In this episode I’ll share some stories of particular horses that I started and trained using a mixture of bits and bitless. I’ll share how I made decisions about equipment at different stages and how that effected the training.EP007: To Bit Or Not To BitEP007: To Bit Or Not To BitThe topic of bitless dressage is one of THE biggest hot-button subjects.

When I wrote a blog on this it broke my server because so many people were sharing and reading it.

Many people believe you can’t do ‘real’ dressage without a bit. Other people say bits are cruel.

My goal is to present experience-based thoughts on the pros and cons of each, and to answer the common arguments from both sides.

In order to figure out you can do ‘real dressage’ when bitless I’m also going to talk about what ‘real dressage really is.

I have been riding, training and teaching dressage with and without bits for decades and so am uniquely qualified to address this subject.

In the next episode I will give examples of specific horses of mine and how I make decisions regarding use of bits (or not).

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

For the blog on this subject with photos go here: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/69-to-bit-or-not-to-bit

Start learning with Karen’s book/DVD: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

To see Karen’s bitless bridle: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/riding-halter-bitless-bridle

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>The topic of bitless dressage is one of THE biggest hot-button subjects.

When I wrote a blog on this it broke my server because so many people were sharing and reading it.

Many people believe you can’t do ‘real’ dressage without a bit. Other people say bits are cruel.

My goal is to present experience-based thoughts on the pros and cons of each, and to answer the common arguments from both sides.

In order to figure out you can do ‘real dressage’ when bitless I’m also going to talk about what ‘real dressage really is.

I have been riding, training and teaching dressage with and without bits for decades and so am uniquely qualified to address this subject.

In the next episode I will give examples of specific horses of mine and how I make decisions regarding use of bits (or not).

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

For the blog on this subject with photos go here: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/69-to-bit-or-not-to-bit

Start learning with Karen’s book/DVD: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

To see Karen’s bitless bridle: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/riding-halter-bitless-bridle

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]]>cfc66fc4-d011-4d96-bfca-94074168631bSun, 20 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -040054:56falsefull1771The topic of bitless dressage is one of THE biggest hot-button subjects. When I wrote a blog on this it broke my server because so many people were sharing and reading it. Many people believe you can’t do ‘real’ dressage without a bit. Other people say bits are cruel. My goal is to present experience-based thoughts on the pros and cons of each, and to answer the common arguments from both sides. In order to figure out you can do ‘real dressage’ when bitless I’m also going to talk about what ‘real dressage really is. I have been riding, training and teaching dressage with and without bits for decades and so am uniquely qualified to address this subject. In the next episode I will give examples of specific horses of mine and how I make decisions regarding use of bits (or not).EP006: Ask Karen AnythingEP006: Ask Karen AnythingI answer students’ questions! This episode is about biomechanics and motivation!

I’ll be discussing a question about whether short strides are from a blocked back and how to help remedy that, as well as a question about how to help a horse with a downhill conformation become more balanced.

Next I’ll answer questions about how to really motivate your horse to do things for you with enthusiasm and pride… instead of just because you are making him, and how to use treats without your horse mugging you.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Step-By-Step Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

 

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

 

Specific Video Classroom videos referenced in this episode: July 2020 Happy Horses Common Threads Part 1 & 2, March 2018 Polite Boundaries Around Food, January 2017 Avoiding The Cookie Monster.

 

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

 

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]]>I answer students’ questions! This episode is about biomechanics and motivation!

I’ll be discussing a question about whether short strides are from a blocked back and how to help remedy that, as well as a question about how to help a horse with a downhill conformation become more balanced.

Next I’ll answer questions about how to really motivate your horse to do things for you with enthusiasm and pride… instead of just because you are making him, and how to use treats without your horse mugging you.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links

Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Step-By-Step Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot

 

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

 

Specific Video Classroom videos referenced in this episode: July 2020 Happy Horses Common Threads Part 1 & 2, March 2018 Polite Boundaries Around Food, January 2017 Avoiding The Cookie Monster.

 

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

 

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>7144a4e9-6826-4e3d-878a-e9af1247de4bSun, 13 Sep 2020 09:30:00 -040054:28falsefull1661I answer students’ questions! This episode is about biomechanics and motivation! I’ll be discussing a question about whether short strides are from a blocked back and how to help remedy that, as well as a question about how to help a horse with a downhill conformation become more balanced. Next I’ll answer questions about how to really motivate your horse to do things for you with enthusiasm and pride… instead of just because you are making him, and how to use treats without your horse mugging you.EP005: How To Choose Your TeacherEP005: How To Choose Your TeacherFinding the right teacher for you and your horse is a really important decision. Riding, competing, training, and teaching are all separate skill sets and not every professional is talented in all of them.

In order to really learn from someone, you have to trust them, so when it comes to choosing your instructor - choose wisely.

In this podcast I will share some of my thoughts on how you can make an excellent choice and find an instructor that you can really thrive and progress with.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

To see the blog on this subject go here: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/how-to-choose-your-teacher

To start learning from Karen now go here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

 Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>Finding the right teacher for you and your horse is a really important decision. Riding, competing, training, and teaching are all separate skill sets and not every professional is talented in all of them.

In order to really learn from someone, you have to trust them, so when it comes to choosing your instructor - choose wisely.

In this podcast I will share some of my thoughts on how you can make an excellent choice and find an instructor that you can really thrive and progress with.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

To see the blog on this subject go here: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/how-to-choose-your-teacher

To start learning from Karen now go here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/

 Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>18532b74-c51f-4f97-bdfd-6548ab3e997bSun, 06 Sep 2020 09:45:00 -040047:31falsefull1551Finding the right teacher for you and your horse is a really important decision. Riding, competing, training, and teaching are all separate skill sets and not every professional is talented in all of them. In order to really learn from someone, you have to trust them, so when it comes to choosing your instructor - choose wisely. In this podcast I will share some of my thoughts on how you can make an excellent choice and find an instructor that you can really thrive and progress with.EP004: Stop Trying To Get Your Horse On The (Bleeping) BitEP004: Stop Trying To Get Your Horse On The (Bleeping) BitKaren explains why the phrase: ‘Get your horse on the bit’ is a less than ideal way to teach riders to create the desired posture we are looking for in dressage. She’ll explain an alternative way of helping students create a healthy posture that focuses on balance, communication, and partnership. You’ll learn the three criteria Karen uses to help students and horses find their Working Gaits, as well as the three most important conversations you need to be able to have with your horse to effect his posture.

This episode will give any dressage rider a fresh perspective on how to ride in connection with the reins.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

You can learn more about Karen at https://dressagenaturally.net/

To read the blog on this subject (with pictures) go to: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/stop-putting-your-horse-on-the-bleeping-bit

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos in The Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Check out Karen's book/DVD: Dressage Naturally... Results In Harmony

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>Karen explains why the phrase: ‘Get your horse on the bit’ is a less than ideal way to teach riders to create the desired posture we are looking for in dressage. She’ll explain an alternative way of helping students create a healthy posture that focuses on balance, communication, and partnership. You’ll learn the three criteria Karen uses to help students and horses find their Working Gaits, as well as the three most important conversations you need to be able to have with your horse to effect his posture.

This episode will give any dressage rider a fresh perspective on how to ride in connection with the reins.

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

You can learn more about Karen at https://dressagenaturally.net/

To read the blog on this subject (with pictures) go to: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/stop-putting-your-horse-on-the-bleeping-bit

Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos in The Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

Check out Karen's book/DVD: Dressage Naturally... Results In Harmony

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>25d48c46-ca44-484a-bc4d-b207ff6b00baSun, 30 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -040037:01falsefull1441Karen explains why the phrase: ‘Get your horse on the bit’ is a less than ideal way to teach riders to create the desired posture we are looking for in dressage. She’ll explain an alternative way of helping students create a healthy posture that focuses on balance, communication, and partnership. You’ll learn the three criteria Karen uses to help students and horses find their Working Gaits, as well as the three most important conversations you need to be able to have with your horse to effect his posture. This episode will give any dressage rider a fresh perspective on how to ride in connection with the reins.EP003: 3 Guidelines For Improving How Your Horse MovesEP003: 3 Guidelines For Improving How Your Horse MovesIn this episode Karen will give you 3 Guidelines to follow when doing exercises to improve the way your horse moves. You’ll hear the difference between healthy and unhealthy biomechanics, and the two different kinds of unhealthy biomechanics.

These guidelines will help you get the most out of any exercise that you do with your horse

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Want to Learn More? Get 3 free videos and Karen’s email list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos in The Video Classroom: Specific video in the Video Classroom that I referenced in the podcast: April 2013: Posture Through State Of Mind.

For some ‘before & after’ images go to the blog on this topic: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/3-guidelines-for-improving-how-your-horse-moves

Love books? Check out Karen's book/DVD: Dressage Naturally... Results In Harmony

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>In this episode Karen will give you 3 Guidelines to follow when doing exercises to improve the way your horse moves. You’ll hear the difference between healthy and unhealthy biomechanics, and the two different kinds of unhealthy biomechanics.

These guidelines will help you get the most out of any exercise that you do with your horse

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Want to Learn More? Get 3 free videos and Karen’s email list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos in The Video Classroom: Specific video in the Video Classroom that I referenced in the podcast: April 2013: Posture Through State Of Mind.

For some ‘before & after’ images go to the blog on this topic: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/3-guidelines-for-improving-how-your-horse-moves

Love books? Check out Karen's book/DVD: Dressage Naturally... Results In Harmony

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>46e7f22b-5ce1-4aef-8616-69dfd9660897Wed, 12 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -040031:27falsefull1331In this episode Karen will give you 3 Guidelines to follow when doing exercises to improve the way your horse moves. You’ll hear the difference between healthy and unhealthy biomechanics, and the two different kinds of unhealthy biomechanics. These guidelines will help you get the most out of any exercise that you do with your horseEP002: An Assumption Of ObligingnessEP002: An Assumption Of ObligingnessThis episode is based on one of Karen’s most popular blogs by the same name. Karen takes a look at one of the root sources of frustration and disappointment that riders often experience. She’ll take a 10,000 foot view of our core way of thinking about working with horses and the core assumptions we are making about the training process. You’ll be left with a new appreciation for your horse and something you can do starting now that can make a huge shift towards more enjoyment and better results for you and your horse!

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Get 3 free training videos and emails from Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ 

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>This episode is based on one of Karen’s most popular blogs by the same name. Karen takes a look at one of the root sources of frustration and disappointment that riders often experience. She’ll take a 10,000 foot view of our core way of thinking about working with horses and the core assumptions we are making about the training process. You’ll be left with a new appreciation for your horse and something you can do starting now that can make a huge shift towards more enjoyment and better results for you and your horse!

About the Host:

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Get 3 free training videos and emails from Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

Get access to hundreds of Karen’s training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ 

Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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]]>461e791e-8deb-4ea9-b5c7-9d23643856dcWed, 05 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -040028:41falsefull1221This episode is based on one of Karen’s most popular blogs by the same name. Karen takes a look at one of the root sources of frustration and disappointment that riders often experience. She’ll take a 10,000 foot view of our core way of thinking about working with horses and the core assumptions we are making about the training process. You’ll be left with a new appreciation for your horse and something you can do starting now that can make a huge shift towards more enjoyment and better results for you and your horse!EP001: What Makes A Good Rider?EP001: What Makes A Good Rider?We’re kicking off our podcast by exploring the most important factor in our riding success: US!

 Karen Rohlf answers the question: What Makes A Good Rider?

The answer may be different than what you think! Karen answers this question by explaining how she thinks about who she would trust with her own horses. You’ll hear a list of 6 criteria Karen uses and you’ll be invited to take the ‘Good Rider’ Pledge.

Stay Connected:

Follow Dressage Naturally on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageNaturally.KarenRohlf, or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dressagenaturally/

Join the most positive group on Facebook: Dressage Naturally Land: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

Resource Links:

In the podcast Karen mentions videos in the Video Classroom that relate to some this content. Find the Video Classroom here: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ . Once logged in click on the Video Label: Communication to see a list of videos about communication. You can also look up a video called: Releasing Your Emotions (September 2014)

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]]>We’re kicking off our podcast by exploring the most important factor in our riding success: US!

 Karen Rohlf answers the question: What Makes A Good Rider?

The answer may be different than what you think! Karen answers this question by explaining how she thinks about who she would trust with her own horses. You’ll hear a list of 6 criteria Karen uses and you’ll be invited to take the ‘Good Rider’ Pledge.

Stay Connected:

Follow Dressage Naturally on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressageNaturally.KarenRohlf, or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dressagenaturally/

Join the most positive group on Facebook: Dressage Naturally Land: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

Resource Links:

In the podcast Karen mentions videos in the Video Classroom that relate to some this content. Find the Video Classroom here: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ . Once logged in click on the Video Label: Communication to see a list of videos about communication. You can also look up a video called: Releasing Your Emotions (September 2014)

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]]>95b311f2-e30a-4ef1-bd0d-68dbafc72a04Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -040032:28falsefull1111We’re kicking off our podcast by exploring the most important factor in our riding success: US! Karen Rohlf answers the question: What Makes A Good Rider? The answer may be different than what you think! Karen answers this question by explaining how she thinks about who she would trust with her own horses. You’ll hear a list of 6 criteria Karen uses and you’ll be invited to take the ‘Good Rider’ Pledge.