Podcast Archives
EP066: Ask Karen Anything – Food Rewards
In this episode, I answer a question about using food rewards. Many people have trouble using food rewards because their horses end up getting pushy and distracted by the treats, and they end up creating bad behavior instead of rewarding good behavior.
EP065: Happy Horses with Luis Lucio
In this episode I share an interview I did a while back with International dressage trainer and rider Luis Lucio of Spain. He has competed at the highest levels and has also explored and embraced natural horsemanship.
EP064: Its Hard To Be Easy
We all want our horses to be easy to ride and play with. In this episode I’ll talk about how we shouldn’t expect it to be easy to make things easy, what it means to work hard (how that’s different than being difficult), and why you need to fall in love with the process.
EP063: Leg Yields
In this episode is about Leg Yields. I’ll talk about what they are, why you want to do them, and the most important reason for doing them that most people don’t realize!
EP062: Empowerment
This episode is based on a blog I wrote about Sneaky Disempowerment and 7 steps to avoid it. I’ll talk about what we can do to help ourselves stay at our best.
EP061: The Frustration Trap
In this episode I’ll talk about frustration. It’s an emotion we all have experienced at some point or another. I’ll share some insights into it, I’ll talk about why we want to learn how to manage it, but I’ll also talk about how it can sometimes serve us.
EP060: Compromise By Comparison
In this episode I talk about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others. For some, comparison can inspire and energize, but for so many students it only serves to discourage and deflate. I’ll share my thoughts on this dynamic and offer some solutions.
EP059: Anticipation & Assumption
In this episode I will talk about anticipation vs assumption. I’ll look at how we can use consistency and variety in an artful way to achieve the result we want from our…
EP058: Time For Horses with Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking
Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience helping people create and achieve their goals. She’s developed unique systems to help her clients get a grip…
EP057: Principles of Dressage Naturally
In this episode I’ll share 12 principles of Dressage Naturally. These are some of the most important guidelines for success. When things start going wrong, I always remind myself of these principles….
EP056: Happy Horses with Jenifer Zeligs
This is a recording of an interview I did with Dr. Jenifer Zeligs as part of a Happy Horse Interview Series. Jenifer is the author of Animal Training 101 and has worked…
EP055: Happy Horses with Luca Moneta
This is a recording of a 2020 interview I did with Luca Moneta (Grand Prix Jumper from Italy). We talked about the subject of Happy Horses. He shares his thoughts on what…
EP054: Relationship in Competition
The 2020 (2021) Olympics just finished, so I thought I would muse about my thoughts around competition, and what quality is most needed in equestrian sports in order for us to continue…
EP053: Be With Me
It’s an amazing feeling when our horses are truly ‘with us’. In this episode I’ll talk about what that means, and some things we can do to experience it more often.
EP052: One Year
This episode marks 1 full year of my podcast! I am celebrating and musing about this past year. Along the way I’ll talk about emotions, challenges, and motivation. Thank you for making…
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Safe to say Quora loves wind chimes. 🥰
Nov 3
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP245: WILD HORSES WITH SCOTT BECKSTEAD
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 245 wherever you listen.
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.
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#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horses #mustangs #wildhorserefuge
Oct 31
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP244: FREEDOM & PRESSURE WITH ELSA SINCLAIR
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 244 wherever you listen.
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.
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#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horses #ridingfear #podcast #horsemanship #dressage #horsetraining #pressure #elsasinclair
Oct 24
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP243: Narration
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 243 wherever you listen.
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.
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#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horses #ridingfear #podcast #horsemanship #dressage #horsetraining
Oct 17
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Safe to say Quora loves wind chimes. 🥰
Nov 3
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP245: WILD HORSES WITH SCOTT BECKSTEAD
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 245 wherever you listen.
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.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horses #mustangs #wildhorserefuge
Oct 31
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP244: FREEDOM & PRESSURE WITH ELSA SINCLAIR
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 244 wherever you listen.
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.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horses #ridingfear #podcast #horsemanship #dressage #horsetraining #pressure #elsasinclair
Oct 24
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP243: Narration
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 243 wherever you listen.
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.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horses #ridingfear #podcast #horsemanship #dressage #horsetraining
Oct 17
