Podcast Archives
EP019: Diamonds In The Dark
I am talking about making progress. I’ll share some wisdom from the DN book and will discuss how to practice making training plans.
EP018: Pay Attention!
In this episode, I’ll talk a bit about curiosity, distraction and evasiveness and how to know which it is and what to do about it.
EP017: Partnership vs Leadership
I don’t think you have to make a choice between being a partner or being a leader for your horse, in fact one of those can’t happen without the other.
EP016: The Power Of Clarity
The power of clarity is one of the MOST important things to focus on with your horse. Lack of clarity of communication is a leading cause of contortion and disharmony.
EP015: Lessons From Atomic’s Colic Surgery
This is the story of my horse’s recent colic surgery… how we knew he needed it, how I navigated the emotional rollercoaster and how something helpful can come of experiences like this.
EP014: Happy Athlete From Psychology Perspective with Antonia Henderson, Ph.D
Antonia Henderson, Ph.D joins me to discuss the scientific view of how stress affects horses, and how traditional ways of keeping horses are not always so healthy to the horse.
EP013: The 5 Truths For Learning Dressage
Learn common solutions to dressage problems plus 5 NEW solutions that are based on 5 truths for learning dressage but are not often discussed.
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…
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Mar 29
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We welcome people in any discipline who want to enjoy the process of finding more harmony
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Mar 29
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP258: HOW TO LEARN ONLINE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 258 wherever you listen.
In this episode DN Instructor, Shawna Lewis and I talk about learning in online courses – why so many are disappointing, and what makes it possible to totally transform your riding in an online course. This discussion will help you spend your education money and time more wisely.
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#dressagenaturally #happyathlete #happyhealthyhorse #healthybiomechanics #horsemanship #horsepodcast #horses #horsetraininginharmony #ilovemyhorse #karenrohlf #myhorseisperfect
Mar 27
The Florida forest is springing with green!
Mar 26
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP257: REHABILITATING THE EQUINE ATHLETE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 257 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about the pillars of rehabilitation I use when helping an equine athlete return to a mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy state. And the good news, is you can use these same pillars to train in a way that avoids the problems in the first place.
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#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse #happyathlete #equinerehabilitation
Mar 20
@DressageNaturally
The Sweet Spot is the just right combination of Relaxation, Energy, & Balance.
Learn how to find it here: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
Mar 29
Dressage Naturally is NOT just for people who want to do dressage.
We welcome people in any discipline who want to enjoy the process of finding more harmony
Start learning HERE: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
Mar 29
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP258: HOW TO LEARN ONLINE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 258 wherever you listen.
In this episode DN Instructor, Shawna Lewis and I talk about learning in online courses – why so many are disappointing, and what makes it possible to totally transform your riding in an online course. This discussion will help you spend your education money and time more wisely.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #happyathlete #happyhealthyhorse #healthybiomechanics #horsemanship #horsepodcast #horses #horsetraininginharmony #ilovemyhorse #karenrohlf #myhorseisperfect
Mar 27
The Florida forest is springing with green!
Mar 26
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP257: REHABILITATING THE EQUINE ATHLETE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 257 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about the pillars of rehabilitation I use when helping an equine athlete return to a mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy state. And the good news, is you can use these same pillars to train in a way that avoids the problems in the first place.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse #happyathlete #equinerehabilitation
Mar 20
