Horse Training in Harmony

This episode is based on a blog I wrote about Sneaky Disempowerment and 7 steps to avoid it. I’ll talk about what we can do to help ourselves stay at our best. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links:Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spotThe Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/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 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 frustration. It’s an emotion we all have experienced at some point or another. I’ll share some insights into it, I’ll talk about why we want to learn how to manage it, but I’ll also talk about how it can sometimes serve us.   About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs. Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links: Blog: Love It Or Change It: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/love-it-or-change-it Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I talk about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others. For some, comparison can inspire and energize, but for so many students it only serves to discourage and deflate. I’ll share my thoughts on this dynamic and offer some solutions.About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource Links:Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spotThe Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressanet/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/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I will talk about anticipation vs assumption. I’ll look at how we can use consistency and variety in an artful way to achieve the result we want from our horses. I’ll share some very specific examples of exercises you can do to create a state of readiness that is so important in our equine athletes. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links:The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/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/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience helping people create and achieve their goals. She’s developed unique systems to help her clients get a grip on their time and step up to the next level in their life or business.She is also a friend and horse-lover. In this episode we’ll be talking about how to have time to do the things you love the most… Horses! About the Guest: Dr Sarah Reiff-Hekking empowers entrepreneurs and professionals to really understand how they spend their time, so they can gain the clarity and skills to get to the next level in their business and life.She believes there are no “perfect” time management systems — you have to find the system that works for you.Dr. Reiff-Hekking received her Ph. D. from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1997, and Coach Certification from MentorCoach. She was on the facility at UMass Medical School for 6 years. She founded True Focus Coaching in 2005 and, as a business-savvy entrepreneur, she grew her successful coaching practice during a down economy.You can learn more about Dr Sarah at: https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/ About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links:Sarah Reiff-Hekking and True Focus Coaching (FREE resource available): https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/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/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know

In this episode I’ll share 12 principles of Dressage Naturally. These are some of the most important guidelines for success. When things start going wrong, I always remind myself of these principles. They are foundational, so they are always the best place to start when trying to problem-solve.   About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs. Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links: The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

This is a recording of an interview I did with Dr. Jenifer Zeligs as part of a Happy Horse Interview Series. Jenifer is the author of Animal Training 101 and has worked with a wide range of exotic animals as well as horses. She currently works with Sea Lions. I think you will love her insights and educated perspective on this subject! About the Guest:Jenifer Zeligs, Ph.D is a world renown animal behaviorist and the founder of SLEWTHS (Science, Learning, and Exploration With The Help Of Sea Lions). She is the author of Animal Training 101, and has online courses through Animal Training & Research International. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links:Learn more about Jenifer Zeligs: https://animaltraining.us/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/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/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

This is a recording of a 2020 interview I did with Luca Moneta (Grand Prix Jumper from Italy). We talked about the subject of Happy Horses. He shares his thoughts on what makes horses happy and how he helps his horses be more happy. His accent is strong, but what he says is so powerful, I know you will find it worthwhile to listen to!   About the Guest: Luca Moneta is a third level instructor and a professional rider, member of the Italian team in many Nations Cup, European and World Championships, and since 2009 has been taking part in CSI5* shows (World Cup, Global Champions Tour, and other big international shows). Luca says: My objective is to practice this sport with a natural approach… For this reason I continue to tell my students that if one day we stepped in a riding centre it was because of the love for horses: we must not forget it, shows and results come after and should always come after. Our heart should keep beating as the first time we met a horse.”   About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs. Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links: Learn more about Luca Moneta here: https://lucamoneta.com/ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

The 2020 (2021) Olympics just finished, so I thought I would muse about my thoughts around competition, and what quality is most needed in equestrian sports in order for us to continue to have a future on the main stage. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links:The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/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/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

It’s an amazing feeling when our horses are truly ‘with us’. In this episode I’ll talk about what that means, and some things we can do to experience it more often.   About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs. Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.   Resource Links: The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

This episode marks 1 full year of my podcast! I am celebrating and musing about this past year. Along the way I’ll talk about emotions, challenges, and motivation. Thank you for making this podcast in the top 1% of all podcasts globally! About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links:Jill Bolte Taylor’s TED talk: My Stroke Of Insight: https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight/transcript?language=enThe Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/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/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I’ll talk about using your energy. I teach that we need to use our intention and body language and energy with our horses, but what does that really mean? HOW do we really do it?In this episode I’ll explore and explain different types of energy such as invisible, inviting, sending, and surrendering energy. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links:The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/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/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturanet/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I’ll talk about something I think about a lot when training and maintaining my horses. I also use this technique when teaching, to help students learn how to choose what to focus on when training their horses at home. That technique is to identify the ONE thing that will have the biggest impact for achieving the best result for your horse. We can often think of lots of things we want to improve… but it’s not always so easy to come up with only ONE! About the Guest: N/A About the Host:·       BioKaren Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. ·       Resource Links       The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\       The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/       Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh       Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand       See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/       Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

What to do when your horse says: ‘I don’t like that’...In this episode I answer a question about a horse who doesn’t like going into the barn at the facility they board at. She wants to know how to handle it when her horse shows her he doesn’t like something. This is something we all have experienced at one point or another and I love that this question is being asked… It shows a respect for the horse’s feelings. I’ll talk about the need to recognize dislike vs fear, and some choices we have in addressing this. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/Recommended video from the Video Classroom: January 2021: Playing With ThresholdsCourse: 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/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdSign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I’ll be speaking with Dr. Juliet Getty of Getty Equine Nutrition (https://gettyequinenutrition.com/). We’ll talk about how to feed your horse like a horse, supplementation, and CBD for horses. You’ll want a pen and paper for this one! About the Guest: Dr. Juliet M. Getty has been working with horses and their owners for more than 25 years. As a horse owner herself, everything she recommends is based on one foundational truth – allow a horse to be a horse.She has a PhD in animal nutrition, recipient of several teaching awards, is on the advisory board of the equine sciences academyShe is a wealth of information -- with articles, recordings and webinars, as well as several books including her comprehensive reference, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse, and seven topic-focused booklets in her Spotlight on Equine Nutrition Series. Which you can find on her website: gettyequinenutrition.comAbout the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource Links Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I speak Daniel Nevins, a fine art painter and licensed professional psychotherapist. We discuss art, life, harmony, and how they all connect to horses. You may want to have a pen and paper handy for this one, and plan on listening a couple times. To learn even more about what Daniel offers go to: https://www.anxietysolutionsasheville.com/ and http://www.danielnevins.com/ About the Guest: Daniel Nevins is a fine art painter living in Asheville, North CarolinaHis paintings have been shown in galleries and museums across the United States and his illustrations have been reproduced around the globe. His work has been positively reviewed in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. His artwork can be found at: http://www.danielnevins.com/.In addition to his artistic pursuits, Nevins is a licensed professional psychotherapist which allows him to explore the connection between creativity and mental health.You can find more about his counseling practice at: https://www.anxietysolutionsasheville.com/In this episode Daniel talks about the Blue Horse that has been featured in his recent paintings. You can see and purchase a print of The Blue Horse here: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/gifts-art/products/fine-art-print-the-blue-horse.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links:Daniel Nevins The Blue Horse print for purchase: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/gifts-art/products/fine-art-print-the-blue-horse.Daniel Nevins Fine Art: http://www.danielnevins.com/.Daniel Nevins Anxiety Solutions: https://www.anxietysolutionsasheville.com/Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/hehThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/Join 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/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdSign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I speak with one of the top 10 body language experts in the world, Greg Hartley. We’ll talk about reading body language, interrogation techniques and how they relate to horses and horses training (they are remarkably similar) - He’ll also talk about our own body language and the importance of your own awareness of it, and what to do when you feel fear.About the Guest: Greg Hartley is a former army interrogator, interrogation and resistance to interrogation instructor. He has written ten books on body language and behavior and co-teaches online courses at Body Language Tactics. Currently he spends most of his time on Wall Street and in corporate America. He is also one of four experts on a the popular show The Behavior Panel on YouTube. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links:Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/hehThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/Join 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/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdSign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I’ll answer a student’s question about how to ‘start over’ with her older horses, now that she realizes that the experience they have had their whole lives was not so good for them… but she simply didn’t know a different way existed.This episode is great for anyone looking to start fresh with their horses, no matter what their age. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links:Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Videos mentioned: - February 2011 - Building Rapport With Duncan - Moving Massage - Sweet Spot Online & Riding Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\ Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I’ll be talking with Carla Bauchmueller of The Intuitive Rider (theintuitiverider.com). Carla is a level A licensed trainer of the German Federation, Centered Riding Instructor and yoga teacher…I really enjoyed talking with Carla. She exudes joy and it is quite contagious. We’ll talk about finding magical moments with our horses and in life, the power of breath work, and mastering our emotions… and how this effects our riding. I think you are going to love this episode.About the Guest: Carla is accredited by the German National Federation for horse riding (FN – Federation National) and achieved the highest level, that of trainer level A.In addition to her accreditation by the German National Federation, she is a level 3 Centered Riding Instructor and has been licensed by Sally Swift since 1994. During her years of teaching and riding, she has continued to see different trainers as a way to improve her own abilities so that she employs a wide range of techniques and talents.As a means to better understand balance, she studied yoga and became an instructor, improving her ability to train riders and use exercise effectively. It is through her own intuition that she finds what her students need, tailoring to their individual situations, and finds the best course of action.Carla currently is a traveling riding instructor, with clients in Europe and the US, working with owners who want to improve their riding abilities through clinics and private lessons and having their horses trained. She lives in California with her husband.Visit her website to take a free Quiz. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksThe Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdCourse: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/hehJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ 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 podcast, I’ll share some musing about lessons I’ve learned while riding - a tractor!I’ll talk about the dangers of getting stuck in ruts and the power of erasing stories. This one is about horses, but it’s definitely about life too.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author, and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksThe Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/hehJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  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 collection. I will share an excerpt from my book: Dressage Naturally… Results in Harmony and will expand on what is written there about collectability, half-halts, and riding patterns in a way that you will improve your horse’s ability to collect.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author, and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksThe Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdCourse: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/hehJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  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 tell the story of how I learned about the importance of a good hoof trim. I’ll talk about my horse Vivaldi, how his feet transformed and how challenging it was to make that change. I hope this episode helps some of you be more confident when it comes to making important changes to your horse’s hoof care.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksCourse: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/hehJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ 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 how important it is to take care of how you are BEing with your horse, just as much as (or maybe a little bit more than) you take care of what you are DOing with your horse. I’ll share a couple of favorite meditations I use to get myself back into BEing in a better state.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksThe Untethered Soul (Book Karen mentions): https://www.amazon.com/The-Untethered-Soul-audiobook/dp/B006KZ8EBQ/ref=sr_1_1The Open Focus Brain (Book Karen mentions): https://www.amazon.com/Open-Focus-Brain-Harnessing-Power-Attention/dp/1590306120/ref=sr_1_1Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/hehJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  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 whether it’s reasonable to have different rules for different breeds when it comes to training. It’s a question that I get a lot, and it can be quite confusing to students. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksCourse: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/hehJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdSee all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode, I am joined by Sharon Madere. Sharon is a certified horse behavior consultant where she focuses on equine problem-solving and behavior modification. We will talk about her program for breeding, raising, and training happy horses and will share some stories about the filly I bought from her.About the Guest: Sharon Madere is a certified horse behavior consultant with International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and is a Practitioner Member of International Society for Equitation Science (ISES). focuses on equine problem-solving and behavior modification using positive reinforcement techniquesHer Equilightenment program uses a positive, practical, science-based approach to resolving behavior problems for horse owners, veterinarians, farriers, trainers, and other equine professionals. She lives in Ocala, FL. Here Silver Moon Iberians Breeding Program is dedicated to breeding, raising and training healthy and happy horses with the talent and temperament to be your once-in-a-lifetime riding partner!Sharon also rides and studies classical dressage.https://silvermooniberians.com/https://www.equilightenment.com/Sharon has also been a guest in the Dressage Naturally Video Classroom. You can see her videos by logging in, and searching for her name!  About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksCourse: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/hehJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ 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 artificial and auxiliary aids. Things like bits, spurs, sticks, draw reins, etc. I’ll talk about what they are for and how to decide whether or not you want to use them. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksCourse: Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spotAbout DN Methodology: https://dressagenaturally.net/dressage-naturally-methodology/Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ 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 answer a student’s question about what to do when you normally work by yourself, you want to use partnership-based techniques… and you run into a tough or dangerous challenge with your horse, and people around you are recommending harsh techniques or trainers. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksCourse: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/hehVideo in the Video Classroom: Thresholds For Confidence With Teo: January 2021. https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdSee all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode, I will take a look at the common ways horses and students get stuck and more importantly how to get unstuck! It’s normal that our progress sometimes comes rapidly and sometimes is slower. It’s even normal for it to plateau every now and then… but those plateaus can start to feel like ruts. That’s when it’s important to step back and re-evaluate how we can freshen things up and spark new progress. At the end of this episode, I will lead you through a process of picking a goal and getting motivated to do it.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksCourse: Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spotAbout DN Methodology: https://dressagenaturally.net/dressage-naturally-methodology/Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  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!

Today’s episode explores the purpose of doing dressage. I’ll look at it separate from our own human goals, and instead talk about the purpose with respect to how it can (and should) benefit the horse. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksCourse: Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spotVideo: Dressage Explained In 4 minutes and 11 seconds: https://dressagenaturally.net/dressage-naturally-methodology/principles-priorities/Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/Karen’s course that has weekly live Q&As: Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy BiomechanicsThe Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  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!

I love answering student questions. I get a lot of information not only from the question but from HOW the question is asked. In this episode, I will share what I have learned from decades of answering student questions about how to ask questions in a way that not only yields the best answers… But in a way where it helps you find the answers yourself.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author, and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/For videos about communication go to the Video Classroom and click the Video Label: Communication. The video I mentioned specifically was from June 2011Karen’s course that has weekly live Q&As: Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy BiomechanicsRelated Blogpost: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/33-how-to-ask-questionsThe Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ 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!

It’s not fun when your horse is injured or otherwise set back. But often there is more we can do than stop all progress and feel sorry for ourselves. In this episode, I’ll talk about how I handle it when my horses are injured or have setbacks, and how asking yourself what you CAN do will help you become more resourceful. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author, and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThe Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdSee all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode, I’ll talk about the use of pressure in training. It is not such a simple issue. It sounds nice to say we don’t want to use pressure but is that really desirable or even possible? About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksFinding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spotJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdSee all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I’ll talk about the 3 filters I use to observe a horse or horse and rider. This is especially helpful when I meet a new horse and rider. It helps me see the big picture so I can best know how to help them. Diagnosing an issue can be challenging because, as many of you know, the real problem is not always the problem that shows up the most obvious.These 3 filters help you take the myriad of infinite issues you may be experiencing, and boils it down to 3 main categories… it’s a starting point for problem-solving, and it is a blueprint for horse development. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksFinding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spotJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

I recently asked people on FB what they were doing when they listened to my podcast. Many people were driving, some were doing household chores, some were in the bathtub, some having a cuppa tea or coffee, and there was lots and lots of manure-picking! So I decided to make a podcast that would connect all those activities to horsemanship… curious? About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd\The blog I refer to: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/106-the-sweet-spot-walking-the-talk-or-in-this-case-running-the-talkSee all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode of AKA I answer a question from a student about what to do when her horse loses forward energy during dressage movements. This is a very common issue and I give many tips and strategies that can help you!  About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode of AKA, I answer a couple of questions from students… The first one has to do with how to handle it when you have an instructor, but you want to take clinics from other trainers or instructors…Then I answer a question about how to reconcile trusting your instincts with what you are feeling (something I tell students often) with the fact that sometimes new sensations, even if valuable, can feel weird or ‘wrong’...And this connects also to how to handle things when your instructor says something is ‘good’ when it feels ‘not good’ and vice versa. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode, I talk about the importance of being YOU! So many students miss a deeper relationship with their horse or miss important moments in their training because they are paralyzed by a fear of ‘doing it wrong’. Many trainers and instructors are getting burned out because they are trying to fit in a professional mold, instead of fully embracing the full value of what they have to offer.This podcast will free you to be yourself by explaining how important it is. I’ll also present 2 powerful questions to ask yourself that will help you be more you and boldly take the actions you want to take!The resource for professionals that I mention can be found here: https://dressagenaturally.net/professionals/About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.  Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksTRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS KIT: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/transform-your-business-success-kitKaren’s resources for Professionals: https://dressagenaturally.net/professionals/Direct link to the 2-Day seminar for professionals (February 2021) https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/tyb-2021Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I speak with Dr. Renee Tucker DVM about holistic veterinary care, her Tucker Biokinetic Technique and how to prevent suspensory issues. I’ve never heard anyone talk about suspensory issues the way she does, so I think you’ll find this really interesting! You can get to her free video about suspensory issues here: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/a/39568/TLY3d8qE About the Guest: Dr. Renee Tucker Is a holistic veterinarian, certified in chiropractic and acupuncture. Bachelor’s degree in bioengineering and has been fascinated with figuring out ‘how things work’. Over many years, Dr. Tucker developed her own unique alignment technique, Tucker BioKinetic Technique (TBT). TBT uses primary cause analysis to both find and correct the why? Dr. Tucker teaches BioKinetic Technique seminars around the world. Scroll down for links to get more information from Dr Renee Tucker! About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links·        Information on The Tucker Biokinetic Technique: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/·        Dr Renee’s free video about suspensory issues: https://www.tuckerbiokinetic.com/karen·        Where Does My Horse Hurt: https://wheredoesmyhorsehurt.com/·        Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand·        For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/·        See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/·        Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I speak with Dr Jenny Susser. Dr jenny is a sports psychologist and we talk about goals, failure, and confidence (among other things). She offers really great insights and gives many practical things you can implement right away. After listening to this podcast I think you will be excited to set some big hairy goals for yourself and will feel freer to actually go for them! Grab a pen and paper because you will want to take some notes from this one!About the Guest: Dr. Jenny Susser has a doctoral degree in Clinical Health Psychology, specializing in Sport & Performance Psychology, Dr. Jenny is a New York State licensed psychologist, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and a member of the USOC Olympic Registry, the highest distinction a Sport Psychologist can obtain in the United States.A former high performing athlete, Dr. Jenny was a four-year All-American swimmer and then assistant coach at UCLA, Pac-10 Champion, swam on two national teams, and competed at the 1988 Olympic Trials.Dr. Jenny has worked with Division I collegiate teams from UCLA, USC, and Hofstra University, individual high school athletes of all levels, and athletes of all sports and ages, professional, international, Olympic, and amateur. Dr. Jenny was the 2012 USET Olympic Team Sport Psychologist for the United States Olympic Dressage Team in London.Dr. Jenny took applies the tools of high performance to the pressures of the business and corporate world as a keynote speaker and corporate trainer.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksInformation on Dr Jenny Susser: http://drjenny.com/To connect with Dr Jenny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JennyRSusserJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I’ll take a look at what ‘professional’ looks like when it comes to horse care…I’ll look at what I call the factory-training business model and why we need to change it…. …I’ll share a bit of my story of when I reinvented myself and how that benefitted my horses and why it’s so important that heart-centered horse professionals learn how to thrive in the horse business… not just so they can have a fulfilling sustainable and profitable life they can LOVE… but because it directly influences the quality of life of horses.This pod is brought to you by For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business. When the heart-centered professionals thrive, so do the horses. For more information on how I help people with their horse businesses go to dressagenaturally.net/professionalsAbout the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksInformation on how Karen helps professionals transform their horse business: https://dressagenaturally.net/professionals/Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this new year’s episode, I ponder life, meaning, creation, recreation & art - and of course, horses. This episode is part answering a student’s question, part rambling, part life philosophy, and part not-totally well thought out thoughts… it’s reflective of the brain-space I get in around the new year!About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource Links·        Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand·        For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/·        See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/·        Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I interview Karen Partisch about Craniosacral Therapy for horses and humans. Karen is a big part of my team that keeps me and my horses at our best. We’ll talk about the power of relaxation and energy work, what craniosacral therapy is, the role of fascia and more!About the Guest:Karen Partisch specializes in Craniosacral Therapy (CST) for people and CST for horses. Karen is located in Sarasota, FL. Karen Partisch also teaches hands-on skills for horses, based in Craniosacral Therapy.Learn more about Karen Partisch here: https://karenpartisch.com/Contact Karen at: [email protected] About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource LinksJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen Rohlf’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I am going to talk about safe spaces and healthy boundaries. It’s about horses and also about life.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links·        Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand·        Article about constructive vs destructive criticism: https://github.community/t/being-toxic-is-not-constructive-criticism/10225·        For hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/·        See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/·        Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/  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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I’m going to talk about making progress… I’ll share some wisdom from the DN book and will discuss how to practice making training plans. Making progress is not just about gathering information - it’s about wanting it - wishing for it - planning it - practicing it!About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandHappy Athlete Progress Journal: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/journal-1Dressage Naturally Book/DVD: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I’ll talk a bit about curiosity, distraction and evasiveness and how to know which it is and what to do about it.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I will talk about leadership vs partnership… and will explore how I don’t think you have to make a choice between being a partner or being a leader for your horse… in fact one of those can’t happen without the other. If you’ve ever wondered if you have to choose between ‘being nice’ to your horse and meeting your goals, you’re going to love this episode! About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksJoin the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandFor hundreds of training videos at a very low cost, check out the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode, I want to talk about the power of clarity… how it is one of the MOST important things to focus on with your horse. Lack of clarity of communication is a leading cause of contortion and disharmony. When you are able to find clarity you and your horse will be much happier! About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksAs I mentioned in the episode, you can see videos about this in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ Once inside click on the Video Labels: Communication, Energy.Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandSee all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

In this episode I’ll tell the story of my horse’s recent colic surgery… how we knew he needed it, how I navigated the emotional rollercoaster and how something helpful can come of experiences like this… About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksYou can see videos of Atomic in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ click on the Video Label: Atomic!For more information on red light therapy from Photonic Health go here: https://bit.ly/2AjDA57See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

I interview Antonia Henderson, Ph.D, to discuss how stress effects horses from a scientific point of view. She talks about Learned Helplessness, the importance of the Seeking Reflex, and how traditional ways of keeping horses is not so healthy to the horse! About the Guest: Antonia Henderson, Ph.D. is a Research and Equine Psychologist in the Department of Psychology at Langara College, Vancouver BC Canada. She has written articles for horse magazines: Horse Sport and Horse Canada.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksYou can get access to hundreds of training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know

In this episode I’ll talk about the most common solutions to dressage problems… and give you 5 NEW solutions that will help you even more… These 5 solutions are based on 5 truths for learning dressage that are not often discussed… Here we go Episode 13: The 5 truths for learning dressage.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.Resource LinksYou can get access to hundreds of training videos in the Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/See all of Karen’s Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/Sign up for 3 free videos and Karen’s mailing list: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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 SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!