Podcast Archives
EP209: The Basics
In this episode I talk about the power of the basics and some essential things you’ll want to get great at.
EP208: Harmony
In this episode, I’ll muse about harmony. It’s not about everything being perfect. You can harmonize with disharmony!
EP207: Performance Story #2
In this episode, I tell a story about some recent performances and teaching I did at the Iberian Showcase at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. I’ll share my experience and the behind the scenes story.
EP206: Suppleness
In this episode, Karen talks about suppleness and key factors to help your horse maximize his potential for it! It’s an important quality that has mental, emotional and physical aspects. It’s an amazing feeling to ride a supple horse.
EP205: Spurs & Double Bridles
With spurs and double bridles now being optional in some dressage competitions, it is bringing up questions about why they are allowed at all, and why they would be compulsory. In this episode Karen explains the use of double bridles and spurs.
EP204: Tour of the Temenos
In this episode I describe how I have my property set up so horses get a lot of freedom, choice, and variety, while still keeping things safe, functional, and easy for me to work within.
EP203: Precision & Play
In this episode, I share a core concept in the DN program. It’s the key to getting results, and even more importantly, it’s the key to YOU creating and re-creating results independently.
EP202: Imaginary Loss
In this episode I talk about a dynamic where a loss or a limit can actually create dramatic positive lessons and improvements. The trick is to master the dynamic so you don’t have to learn the lessons the hard way.
EP201: Permission
In this episode I talk about the technique of asking for permission from your horse. This is an important element of building a relationship based on mutual respect and understanding.
EP200: Planning For Progress
In this episode I talk about how to practice making better training plans for you and your horse. It’s less about recipes and more about knowing possibilities, paying attention to results, and being willing to mess it up and try again.
EP199: Taking Back Dressage
In this episode I try to untangle my mind around what dressage is, and reconcile the dressage I do with the sport of dressage. In the end, it’s about taking back the term dressage.
EP198: Best of HTIH: Advocacy – Speak Your Truth
In this “Best Of Horse Training in Harmony” episode, I want to bring up a previous episode that I did on advocacy and the importance of advocating for our horses and how that really has to start with ourselves.
EP197: Firmness with Fairness
In this episode I talk about how we can be firm while being fair, clear while being compassionate, and be non-negotiable while still giving horses the opportunity to have a choice.
EP196: Transitions
In this episode I talk about transitions. I’ll give you some exercises to do with transitions to help your horse’s overall balance, engagement, and nimbleness.
EP195: Home
In this episode I explore common phrases I hear students use to describe their experience when learning DN. I seek to discover exactly why they say it, and what they were missing before. My hope is that this episode will help you stay more on track in your own journey.
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP209: The Basics
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 209 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about the power of the basics and some essential things you’ll want to get great at.
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#dressagenaturally #dressagetraining #horsefoundation #horsemanship #horses #Horsetraining #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #Dressage #harmony
Nov 22
@DressageNaturally
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP209: The Basics
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 209 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about the power of the basics and some essential things you’ll want to get great at.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #dressagetraining #horsefoundation #horsemanship #horses #Horsetraining #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #Dressage #harmony
Nov 22
