by Karen Rohlf | Mar 24, 2023
This episode is Part 2 of last week’s pod, where I continue to look at how to improve your horse’s movement. We’ll look at some often-missed root causes for unhealthy biomechanics and the most important conversations you need to have with your horse in able to improve...
by Karen Rohlf | Mar 17, 2023
In this episode, I’ll look at how to improve your horse’s movement. I’ll talk about the very first steps that are usually over-looked. Instead of jumping right into aids to change their bodies, we’re going to take a moment to observe. This is Part 1. Part 2 is the...
by Karen Rohlf | Mar 10, 2023
In this episode I talk with DN instructor Michelle Young, from Canada.In becoming a DN instructor, she realized how DN clinics can be much different than what some people may expect. So we’ll chat about why clinics in general are valuable, and what makes DN clinics so...
by Karen Rohlf | Mar 3, 2023
In this episode I’ll talk about Opposition Reflex – what it is and how to deal with it with your horse. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational...
by Karen Rohlf | Feb 24, 2023
In this episode, I share one of my horse’s personal breakthrough moments. It was less about training and more about helping him reconnect with his playful power. This is a horse that has caused me to re-evaluate my goals and expectations, and re-define what success...
by Karen Rohlf | Feb 17, 2023
In this episode I answer a student’s question about leading and following. She wants to go deeper into following to create more harmony but without giving up her leadership. I’ll discuss some concepts around this, and will also describe how to practice it with your...
by Karen Rohlf | Feb 10, 2023
In this episode I’ll talk about ways to measure your success without competing. It’s so helpful to measure your progress so you know where you are and what you need to work on… even more importantly so you can realize how far you’ve come! About the Host:Karen Rohlf,...
by Karen Rohlf | Feb 3, 2023
Want to hang out with me while I do some chores? In this episode you will come along with me as I spend some time grooming Ovation and finishing up some chores one evening. I’ll muse about having an intention even for ‘mundane’ moments, noticing differently, health...
by Karen Rohlf | Jan 27, 2023
In this episode I’ll be talking with Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutr. Clare is an independent Equine Nutritionist who is registered with the UK Association for Nutrition. She has expertise in equine health and fitness, and provides advice and consultancy to horse owners,...
by Karen Rohlf | Jan 20, 2023
In this episode we discuss 6 essential gymnastic abilities.These are the skills that live inside all the movements as you go up the levels. What’s nice is that you can master these abilities starting earlier than you think, so when the harder, more physically...
by Karen Rohlf | Jan 20, 2023
In this episode we discuss 6 essential gymnastic abilities.These are the skills that live inside all the movements as you go up the levels. What’s nice is that you can master these abilities starting earlier than you think, so when the harder, more physically...
by Karen Rohlf | Jan 13, 2023
In this episode I talk with friend of the pod, Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking of True Focus Coaching. Dr. Sarah is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people create and achieve their goals. We’ll talk about the importance of...