Podcast Archives
EP254: When Your Horse Knows Best
In this episode I talk about when my horse makes the best decisions, and how we need to be paying attention and ready to set aside our egos when that happens.
EP253: Exuberance or Trouble?
In this episode I talk about how we should feel about our horse getting ‘big’ when online or at liberty. Will it make it more likely they’ll leap and buck under saddle? Is it OK or not OK to allow it?
EP252: What to Do When You See Mistreatment
In this episode I continue my exploration of what we can do to help horses when they are being mistreated. Helping to improve horse welfare isn’t just about taking action in the worst cases, it is about bringing awareness to the smaller moments in a way that creates change.
EP251: USPC Equine Welfare Task Force
In this episode I am joined by the USPC Equine Welfare Task Force, made up of: Dr Stacy Anderson, Heather Bell, Dr Laura Thompson, Christina Keim. In creating this, they are leading the way for education on equine wellness and will have a huge influence on a new generation of horsemen. This is so important and I’m excited to have these wonderful women on the pod. I think you’ll love hearing about what they’ve created and will be left feeling optimistic.
EP250: Low Performance with Dr Jenny Susser
In this episode I speak with high performance expert Dr Jenny Susser, a self described athlete, scientist, horse lover and people expert. She helps people with high performance, but today I’m going to ask her about embracing contentedness with “low performance”… and what that even means. This talk will get personal as I share some challenges I’ve been having at this point in my life & career.
EP249: Postural Rehabilitation with Dr Judith Shoemaker & Dr Karen Gellman
In this episode I am joined by Dr Judith Shoemaker and Dr Karen Gellman. They talk about Postural Rehabilitation and why horses may not respond to treatment. It is often due to underlying imbalances and they discuss different areas you’ll want to look at.
EP248: Your Horse’s M.O.
In this episode I talk about your horse’s M.O. Is there a quirk or behavior that continues through as you train? That even if you improve it, it comes back… how do we feel about that and what do we do about it?
EP247: Wanting To
In this episode I muse about how my horses and I navigate our feelings of ‘wanting to’ do things together (or not). I’ll share some stories of my horses and hopefully leave you feeling a little more free.
EP246: My Horse is Perfect
In this episode I talk about how perfect my horses are – not just my horses, but your horses, and all horses! This is not some superficial positive thinking, it’s a context and an attitude that has a tremendous influence on how you train and live with horses.
EP245: Wild Horses with Scott Beckstead
In this episode I’ll be talking with Scott Beckstead of the Wild Horse Refuge in Colorado. We’ll talk about how he is helping wild horses who have been rounded up by the Bureau of Land Management return to a life of freedom.
EP244: Pressure & Freedom with Elsa Sinclair
In this episode I talk with Elsa Sinclair of Taming Wild. I invite her to discuss her opinion on pressure, escalating pressure, and freedom. She offered a unique and nuanced opinion about pressure and how it fits into her Freedom-Based training techniques.
EP243: Narration
In this episode I talk about the power of narration. It’s a technique I use to build confidence, gain clarity, minimize fear, and to stay in the moment.
EP242: Fun With Numbers
In this episode I have some fun with numbers, starting with a loose calculation of how much time I’ve spent practicing with horses, then somehow I move on to balance, connection, and resistance.
EP241: You Don’t Have to Feel Bad
In this episode I talk about a disturbing situation where some professionals are actively making students feel bad about themselves in the name of caring about horses. I’ll share my thoughts and how you can avoid falling into this trap.
EP240: A Conversation with Tik Maynard
In this episode I talk with Tik Maynard, professional event rider, author, and two-time winner of The Road To The Horse colt starting championships.
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP254: WHEN YOUR HORSE KNOWS BEST
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 254 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about when my horse makes the best decisions, and how we need to be paying attention and ready to set aside our egos when that happens.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse #smarthorse
Feb 13
Who’s awesome? Solana is awesome. Cantering around bridleless on a happy horse will always feel amazing. What a gift it is 😍
Feb 11
Y𝗲𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
It`s all about 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
It`s been so fun watching Kelly and her horses, especially Anthony, who was given to her because of extreme behavior and trust issues. This year, he did his first Prix St George tests.
Below are some words from Kelly.
If you are wondering how this can work for YOU, the program I recommend the most as a starting point is the 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 program. It provides a CONCISE overview of how to prioritize, along with key exercises to get started...
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆:
"Six years ago, I discovered the Dressage Naturally program online. After completing the Sweet Spot program, joining the Video Classroom, and now training with Karen in person, my understanding of horse training, behavior, and progressing through the dressage levels has grown tremendously.
I spent many years training with respected dressage professionals — including a former Olympian, a high-level judge, and a Gold Medalist — then through Karen’s approach, my partnerships with my horses transformed in a way I had never experienced before.
Through her work, my horses and I became deeply connected. From this new level of communication, everything else improved — relaxation, understanding, and performance.
Using the Dressage Naturally principles, I’ve been able to help them— and now help clients horses — with both behavioral challenges and dressage training, always keeping the horse’s experience at the center of the process.
Karen teaches in a way that brings clarity not only to the rider, but to the horse as well. That dual understanding is what truly changes everything.
Feb 6
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP253: EXUBERANCE OR TROUBLE?
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 253 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about how we should feel about our horse getting ‘big’ when online or at liberty. Will it make it more likely they’ll leap and buck under saddle? Is it OK or not OK to allow it?
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse
Feb 6
OK I did a not-directly-about-horses thing!
This is a true story told in words and photos about appreciation and the purpose of life. It is about noticing the beauty all around us… and the messages I received about myself and the world when I started doing that.
You can search for it on Amazon.
And if you love it please leave a review on Amazon! 🤗🤗
#findingbeauty
Jan 31
@DressageNaturally
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP254: WHEN YOUR HORSE KNOWS BEST
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 254 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about when my horse makes the best decisions, and how we need to be paying attention and ready to set aside our egos when that happens.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse #smarthorse
Feb 13
Who’s awesome? Solana is awesome. Cantering around bridleless on a happy horse will always feel amazing. What a gift it is 😍
Feb 11
Y𝗲𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
It`s all about 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
It`s been so fun watching Kelly and her horses, especially Anthony, who was given to her because of extreme behavior and trust issues. This year, he did his first Prix St George tests.
Below are some words from Kelly.
If you are wondering how this can work for YOU, the program I recommend the most as a starting point is the 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 program. It provides a CONCISE overview of how to prioritize, along with key exercises to get started...
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆:
"Six years ago, I discovered the Dressage Naturally program online. After completing the Sweet Spot program, joining the Video Classroom, and now training with Karen in person, my understanding of horse training, behavior, and progressing through the dressage levels has grown tremendously.
I spent many years training with respected dressage professionals — including a former Olympian, a high-level judge, and a Gold Medalist — then through Karen’s approach, my partnerships with my horses transformed in a way I had never experienced before.
Through her work, my horses and I became deeply connected. From this new level of communication, everything else improved — relaxation, understanding, and performance.
Using the Dressage Naturally principles, I’ve been able to help them— and now help clients horses — with both behavioral challenges and dressage training, always keeping the horse’s experience at the center of the process.
Karen teaches in a way that brings clarity not only to the rider, but to the horse as well. That dual understanding is what truly changes everything.
Feb 6
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP253: EXUBERANCE OR TROUBLE?
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 253 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about how we should feel about our horse getting ‘big’ when online or at liberty. Will it make it more likely they’ll leap and buck under saddle? Is it OK or not OK to allow it?
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse
Feb 6
OK I did a not-directly-about-horses thing!
This is a true story told in words and photos about appreciation and the purpose of life. It is about noticing the beauty all around us… and the messages I received about myself and the world when I started doing that.
You can search for it on Amazon.
And if you love it please leave a review on Amazon! 🤗🤗
#findingbeauty
Jan 31
