EP178: Postural Rehabilitation with Dr. Karen Gellman

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

EP177: Anxiety, Excitement & So Much More With Jane Pike

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

EP176: Cycles

In this Happy New Year episode Karen ponders the different cycles that we can experience in life and of course horsemanship.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian...

EP175: Quick Message

A quick message of gratitude for all listeners before I take a podcast hiatus until January 5th.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She...

EP174: Ask Karen Anything – Behind the Vertical

In this episode I’ll answer a student’s question about whether it’s ever OK for a horse to be behind the vertical. It’s an important subject, not only for dressage riders…About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally...

EP173: Bareback

In this episode I’ll talk about riding bareback, the pros and cons, the hows, and the whys..About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She...

EP172: What Makes The Difference

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

EP171: Giving Thanks

In this Thanksgiving episode, I’ll be contemplating gratitude for all the things that didn’t go as planned or that might not have been welcomed or appreciated at the time they happened.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an...

EP170: Dogs & Horses with Brenda Aloff

In this episode, I am joined by professional dog trainer Brenda Aloff. She is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, clinician and author. She’ll be answering a student’s question about how to keep horses and dogs safe around each other. Brenda is also...

EP169: Dr. Raquel Butler Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics

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

EP168: Queen Natilla’s Performance

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

EP167: The Unbearable Heaviness of Horsemanship

In this episode, I’ll talk about a trending message that I think is inaccurate and unhelpful. In fact, I think it is working against the best interests of horses and the humans that care so much about them.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage...