Podcast Archives
EP102: Active Neutral
This episode is about one of the most important concepts in riding: Active Neutral. Active Neutral is where we embody, confirm, and allow that which we asked our horse to perform. It is a mental, emotional, and physical state where we want for nothing else. Most of the ‘magical moments’ we have with our horses are when we are in a state of Active Neutral.
EP101: How I Stopped Being Normal
In this episode I’ll tell the story of how a normal dressage trainer started doing natural horsemanship (yeah it’s about me). I’ll share the horse that got me started, the most important change I made, and how it’s a different story from most.
EP100: Lessons From Page 100
This is the 100th episode of the pod! To celebrate, I will be sharing lessons I found on page 100 of some of my favorite horse and non-horse books, including, of course, my own book: Dressage Naturally – Results In Harmony. There’s something for everyone in this episode, from an exercise to help with your horse’s connection with the reins, to living a life in love.
EP099: Happy Horse Common Threads
In this episode I consolidate information I gained from interviewing several other professionals about how to have happy horses. (You can find some of those interviews in previous episodes of this pod) I’ll pull together the common threads of what they said, I’ll give you some exercises to do, and will go deeper into some of the important points.
EP098: Love It Or Change It
What if, in times of tension, there was one question you could ask yourself that would lead to happiness? In this episode I’ll share a technique I use in life and horsemanship. I’m not sure if it is a horsemanship technique that informed my life or a life technique that informed my horsemanship, but it helps equally with each and I hope it helps you.
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!
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP251: USPC EQUINE WELFARE TASK FORCE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 251 wherever you listen.
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.
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#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #USPC #Ponyclub #equinewelfare #happyhealthyhorse #uspcequinewelfaretaskforce
Jan 9
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP250: LOW PERFORMANCE WITH DR JENNY SUSSER
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 250 wherever you listen.
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.
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#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #drjennysusser #highperformance
Jan 2
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP249: POSTURAL REHABILITATION WITH DR JUDITH SHOEMAKER & DR KAREN GELLMAN
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 249 wherever you listen.
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.
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#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #posturalrehabilitation #equineveterinary
Dec 19
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP251: USPC EQUINE WELFARE TASK FORCE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 251 wherever you listen.
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.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #USPC #Ponyclub #equinewelfare #happyhealthyhorse #uspcequinewelfaretaskforce
Jan 9
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP250: LOW PERFORMANCE WITH DR JENNY SUSSER
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 250 wherever you listen.
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.
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.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #drjennysusser #highperformance
Jan 2
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP249: POSTURAL REHABILITATION WITH DR JUDITH SHOEMAKER & DR KAREN GELLMAN
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 249 wherever you listen.
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.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #posturalrehabilitation #equineveterinary
Dec 19
