EP187: Best Of HTIH: What Makes A Good Rider?

This episode goes deep into the HTIH archives as Karen re-introduces one of her favorite topics. It was the very first episode released: “What Makes A Good Rider?” This is something we all need to be thinking about every day with our horses, and Karen’s...

EP186: Principles in Practice

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

EP185: Q&A Improving Rider Position

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

EP183: Heart-Centered Horse Professionals

In this episode I talk about how important it is that the really nice, compassionate, heart-centered horse professionals thrive. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the...

EP182: Creativity with Sandra Beaulieu

In this episode I talk with Sandra Beaulieu about creativity and horses, and how you can express your own creativity with your horse.About the Guest:Sandra Beaulieu is a creative equestrian that combines her passion for dressage, equine art, and musical freestyle to...

EP181: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 2

In this episode I continue the theme  from the last episode which was about the importance of knowing WHY you are doing an exercise. This time with more of a dressagey focus. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an...

EP180: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 1

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

EP179: Advocacy: Speak Your Truth

In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of advocating for our horses, and how that advocacy actually has to start with ourselves..  About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is...

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...