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EP097: Problems
In this episode I’ll talk about problems and problem-solving, but probably not in a way you’ve heard before. I’ll explore how we think about problems, and what we bring to the problem as the first step in solving it. This episode is for everyone, because everyone is going to experience problems.
EP096: Summer Adjustments
In this episode I’ll talk about the adjustments I make when it gets HOT. Hopefully this will help you and your horse have a more enjoyable summer. The concept of adjusting for weather could also apply to winter challenges, too.
EP095: Arena Sour
In this episode I’ll talk about what to do to help a horse who has become arena sour. Whether your horse flat out refuses to go in the arena, or if he is just a flatter duller version of himself this episode will give you some things you can do to help your horse love the arena (or at least stop hating it).
EP094: DN Instructor, Michelle Young
In this episode, you’ll meet DN Instructor, Michelle Young.
Michelle will share the story of her horsemanship transformation and will talk about common student challenges (and her solutions).
EP093: DN Instructor, Shelby Hume
In this episode you’ll meet DN Instructor, Shelby Hume. She will share five of her favorite concepts to help riders be the best they can be for their horses. This episode is chock full of tips and information!
EP092: DN Instructor, Shawna Lewis
In this episode you’ll meet Shawna Lewis. Shawna is one of 5 International Licensed Dressage Naturally Instructors. You’ll hear some of her favorite techniques for helping students and horses become more confident and relaxed.
I think you’ll love meeting Shawna and hearing her advice for creating more relaxation.
EP091: DN Instructor, Liesbeth Jorna
In this episode I’ll be speaking with DN Instructor, Liesbeth Jorna. I think you’ll love our conversation. She shares her journey from traditional dressage to incorporating DN into her training… and shares how you can too. We’ll talk about some big picture concepts that will help guide you to becoming more confident and empowered to create a beautiful partnership with your horses.
EP090: Transition!
This episode is about riding transitions, and how to improve your transitions especially if you and your horse have a habit of not-so-great transitions that you need to overcome. Transitions are a split second in time, so they can be tricky to improve. I hope this podcast helps!
EP089: Pure Liberty with Andrea Wady
In this episode I speak with Andrea Wady. You may know her from the movie Taming Wild Pura Vida where she and Elsa Sinclair walked 2 rescued horses across Costa Rica on foot. We talk about her transformation as a horsewoman, Liberty Mindset, and ways to have an amazing relationship with your horse while achieving your goals. You are going to love this conversation!
EP088: Focus vs Intention
I often talk about the power of using your intention. In this episode I’ll talk about the difference between intention and focus. It may seem like a subtle distinction, but actually they are very different things, and we need to know how to use them differently!
EP087: Going Through
This episode is about throughness. Throughness in the dressage sense of the word, but also in the sense of going all the way through a training challenge. Don’t get stuck in the mess. On the other side of the mess is often something beautiful.
EP086: Listen To This Before You Buy A Horse
This episode, based on one of my popular blog posts is my advice when it comes to deciding what kind of horse you want to have. It’s about goals, and excuses, and about one of the biggest lies I have heard in the horse world.
EP085: 2 Exercises That Change Everything
In this episode I’ll explain two exercises that are at the heart of Dressage Naturally, and that can change your horse’s movement dynamic, as well as the relationship between you and your horse when it comes to improving biomechanics
EP084: Ask Karen Anything: Brace
In this episode I answer a student’s question about how to tell the difference between a mental and physical brace, and how to start to solve a mental brace.
EP083: Ask Karen Anything: Trust
In this episode I answer a student’s question about Trust… Trust of her horse, of herself… and how that relates to control.
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP231: YOU OR THE HORSE?
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 231 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about how to keep track of all the things we need to keep track of when we’re doing stuff with our horses, and how do we know if it’s us that need to change or our horse?
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#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #horsemanship #attention
Jun 20

🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP230: WHY SHOULD THEY?
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast-library/ep230-why-should-they/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 230 wherever you listen.
In this episode I’ll talk about some ways I help myself make decisions with my horses (and life).
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#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #horsemanship
Jun 13

🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP229: Intention & Surrender
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 229 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about intention and surrender, that delicate dance between having a plan and allowing things to happen naturally, between leading our horses to do things, and allowing them to offer.
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#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #horsemanship
Jun 6

Are you a Dressage Naturally follower who is based in Canada? Did you know that we have a Canadian DN Licensed Instructor?
Michelle Young is based in the Okanagan area of BC, Canada and offers lessons locally as well as traveling across BC and Canada to teach lessons and clinics and offer training support. Michelle also offers virtual support and lessons for those students who are further away. Whether you are a long term Dressage Naturally follower or just starting out, Michelle would love to support you!
Michelle has been teaching and training for over a decade. She has experience and knowledge with a wide range of horses and students. She specializes in helping you build a strong foundation and connection with your horse, as well as improving confidence and communication, both under saddle and in groundwork. She also has a lot of expertise in young horse handling and development.
Michelle empowers and inspires her students to be independent learners and to bring out their inner potential, to grow and to work through challenges. She breaks things down into small pieces that are easy for both you and your horse to understand and successfully learn.
With her amazing ability to transform the relationship between horse and rider, Michelle helps you get connected, feel safe, and love working with your horse, giving you the knowledge you need to excel in whatever direction inspires you!
Michelle Young is based in the Okanagan area of British Columbia, Canada, and offers lessons locally as well as travels across BC and Canada to teach lessons, clinics, and provide training support. Michelle also offers virtual support and lessons for those students who are further away. Whether you are a long-term Dressage Naturally follower or just starting out, Michelle would love to support you! support you!
Michelle would love to connect with you! Email her at info@michelleyounghorsemanship.com or check out her website here: https://michelleyounghorsemanship.com/dressage-naturally/
Jun 3

🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP231: YOU OR THE HORSE?
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 231 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about how to keep track of all the things we need to keep track of when we’re doing stuff with our horses, and how do we know if it’s us that need to change or our horse?
.
.
#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #horsemanship #attention
Jun 20

🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP230: WHY SHOULD THEY?
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast-library/ep230-why-should-they/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 230 wherever you listen.
In this episode I’ll talk about some ways I help myself make decisions with my horses (and life).
.
.
#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #horsemanship
Jun 13

🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP229: Intention & Surrender
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 229 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about intention and surrender, that delicate dance between having a plan and allowing things to happen naturally, between leading our horses to do things, and allowing them to offer.
.
.
#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #horsemanship
Jun 6

Are you a Dressage Naturally follower who is based in Canada? Did you know that we have a Canadian DN Licensed Instructor?
Michelle Young is based in the Okanagan area of BC, Canada and offers lessons locally as well as traveling across BC and Canada to teach lessons and clinics and offer training support. Michelle also offers virtual support and lessons for those students who are further away. Whether you are a long term Dressage Naturally follower or just starting out, Michelle would love to support you!
Michelle has been teaching and training for over a decade. She has experience and knowledge with a wide range of horses and students. She specializes in helping you build a strong foundation and connection with your horse, as well as improving confidence and communication, both under saddle and in groundwork. She also has a lot of expertise in young horse handling and development.
Michelle empowers and inspires her students to be independent learners and to bring out their inner potential, to grow and to work through challenges. She breaks things down into small pieces that are easy for both you and your horse to understand and successfully learn.
With her amazing ability to transform the relationship between horse and rider, Michelle helps you get connected, feel safe, and love working with your horse, giving you the knowledge you need to excel in whatever direction inspires you!
Michelle Young is based in the Okanagan area of British Columbia, Canada, and offers lessons locally as well as travels across BC and Canada to teach lessons, clinics, and provide training support. Michelle also offers virtual support and lessons for those students who are further away. Whether you are a long-term Dressage Naturally follower or just starting out, Michelle would love to support you! support you!
Michelle would love to connect with you! Email her at info@michelleyounghorsemanship.com or check out her website here: https://michelleyounghorsemanship.com/dressage-naturally/
Jun 3
