Horse Training in Harmony

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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 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!

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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/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!

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-programsThanks 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!

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/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!

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/ 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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/ 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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/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!

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: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/hehJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandSee all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/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!

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/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!

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/ 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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/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!

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 DoctorAbout the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a 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. Alberto Rullan’s Website: https://www.albertorullan.com/Equine Performance Innovative Center: https://epcrehab.com/The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdGet 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-startCourse: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/hehJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandSee all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Thanks so much for listening!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!

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/Thanks so much for listening! 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!

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/Thanks so much for listening!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!

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/Thanks so much for listening! 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!

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/Thanks so much for listening! 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!

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. Resource Links: Dr. Lily Wilson’s Website: https://www.nurturingnatureequine.co.uk/ 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/Thanks so much for listening! 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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/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!

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/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!