Podcast Archives
EP012: Ask Karen Anything!
In this episode of Ask Karen Anything, I answer 2 questions from students in my Video Classroom. One is about maintaining a canter, and the other is about a horse who balks.
EP011: 9 Habits For Excellent Horsemanship
Discover the 9 habits that will help you problem-solve, better understand what is going on with your horse, and give you more possibilities for things to change to make things better.
EP010: How To Physically Develop Your Horse
In this episode, I’ll give you a blueprint for building strength, stamina, and coordination while avoiding falling into the trap of drilling, fatiguing or boring your horse in the process.
EP009: How & What
We are paying attention to not just WHAT you do, but HOW you do it. This will help you get unstuck or simply enjoy the process of learning even more.
EP008: Stories Of Training Dressage With & Without Bits
I will be sharing stories about my personal experiences training using a mixture of bits and bitless as well as how the equipment used at different stages affected the training.
EP007: To Bit Or Not To Bit
Many people believe you can’t do ‘real’ dressage without a bit while others say they are cruel. This episode, I will present experience-based thoughts on the pros and cons of each side.
EP006: Ask Karen Anything
I answer students’ questions! This episode is about biomechanics and motivation! I’ll be discussing a question about whether short strides are from a blocked back and how to help remedy that, as…
EP005: How To Choose Your Teacher
Finding the right teacher for you and your horse is a really important decision. Riding, competing, training, and teaching are all separate skill sets and not every professional is talented in all…
EP004: Stop Trying To Get Your Horse On The (Bleeping) Bit
Karen explains why the phrase: ‘Get your horse on the bit’ is a less than ideal way to teach riders to create the desired posture we are looking for in dressage. She’ll…
EP003: 3 Guidelines For Improving How Your Horse Moves
In this episode Karen will give you 3 Guidelines to follow when doing exercises to improve the way your horse moves. You’ll hear the difference between healthy and unhealthy biomechanics, and the…
EP002: An Assumption Of Obligingness
This episode is based on one of Karen’s most popular blogs by the same name. Karen takes a look at one of the root sources of frustration and disappointment that riders often…
EP001: What Makes A Good Rider?
We’re kicking off our podcast by exploring the most important factor in our riding success: US! Karen Rohlf answers the question: What Makes A Good Rider? The answer may be different than…
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP221: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 221 wherever you listen.
In this episode I am joined by DN Instructor Shawna Lewis. We answer questions from listeners. There are questions about connection with the reins, low energy horses, reactive horses, crooked horses and taking lessons.
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#dressagenaturally #dressagetraining #happyathlete #healthybiomechanics #horseadvice #horses #Horsetraining #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #Dressage
Mar 21
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP220: A STORY AND ADVICE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 220 wherever you listen.
In this episode I’ll tell a funny little scary story that is remotely horse-related and then I’ll share 5 pieces of advice that will help you with horses (and maybe with more than horses).
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#dressagenaturally #dressagetraining #horseadvice #horses #Horsetraining #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #Dressage
Mar 14
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP219: MUSICAL FREESTYLE WITH SANDRA BEAULIEU
Enjoy this short excerpt!
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 219 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk with @sandrabeaulieu.official, the award-winning author of "FREESTYLE: The Ultimate Guide to Riding, Training, and Competing to Music". Sandra is a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, a USDF Freestyle Bronze Bar recipient, and a USDF "L" Graduate.
She saw a need in the dressage world for do-it-yourself freestyle information and is passionate about helping riders begin the dance with their horse.
We’ll talk about why you might want to ride to music even if you don’t want to do a competitive musical freestyle… and how to start creating one if you do.
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#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #dressage #dressagetraining #musicalfreestyle #dressagefreestyle #ridingtomusic #sandrabeaulieu
Mar 7
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP218: LATERAL WORK & SELF CARRAIGE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 218 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about a couple of excerpts from my book. This time it’s about lateral work and self carriage.
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#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #dressage #dressagetraining #Biomechanics
Feb 28
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP221: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 221 wherever you listen.
In this episode I am joined by DN Instructor Shawna Lewis. We answer questions from listeners. There are questions about connection with the reins, low energy horses, reactive horses, crooked horses and taking lessons.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #dressagetraining #happyathlete #healthybiomechanics #horseadvice #horses #Horsetraining #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #Dressage
Mar 21
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP220: A STORY AND ADVICE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 220 wherever you listen.
In this episode I’ll tell a funny little scary story that is remotely horse-related and then I’ll share 5 pieces of advice that will help you with horses (and maybe with more than horses).
.
.
#dressagenaturally #dressagetraining #horseadvice #horses #Horsetraining #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #Dressage
Mar 14
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP219: MUSICAL FREESTYLE WITH SANDRA BEAULIEU
Enjoy this short excerpt!
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 219 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk with @sandrabeaulieu.official, the award-winning author of "FREESTYLE: The Ultimate Guide to Riding, Training, and Competing to Music". Sandra is a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, a USDF Freestyle Bronze Bar recipient, and a USDF "L" Graduate.
She saw a need in the dressage world for do-it-yourself freestyle information and is passionate about helping riders begin the dance with their horse.
We’ll talk about why you might want to ride to music even if you don’t want to do a competitive musical freestyle… and how to start creating one if you do.
.
.
#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #dressage #dressagetraining #musicalfreestyle #dressagefreestyle #ridingtomusic #sandrabeaulieu
Mar 7
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP218: LATERAL WORK & SELF CARRAIGE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 218 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about a couple of excerpts from my book. This time it’s about lateral work and self carriage.
.
.
#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #dressage #dressagetraining #Biomechanics
Feb 28
