Podcast Archives
EP144: Nosebands
In this episode I discuss nosebands – What they are for, why I don’t use them, and enough information for you to make your own educated decision about using them in your practice.
EP143: Slow is Fast
This episode is a note to students (and trainers) about taking the time to do the basics and why a horse education is about so much more than just riding skills.
EP142: Beginning With Regard
In this episode I talk about a happy shift I have noticed with beginner and novice riders I have seen these days compared to the past. It has to do with a change in priorities.
EP141: Brain & Butt
In this episode I’ll be talking about the brain and the butt. How they relate, when you need to connect them, and when you need to separate them!
EP140: Endings
In this episode I respond to a student’s question about ‘endings’, specifically when dreams we have with our horses come to an end. This will be more about life lessons than horse lessons… but isn’t it always horses who cause us to strive to be our best?
EP139: Dominant & Submissive
In this episode I’ll talk about the idea of dominance and submission. It’s less of a scientific dissertation, and more of a discussion of those terms and the practical application in real life. Plus there’s a bonus story about the power of belief.
EP138: Artistic Dressage Symposium
In this episode I’ll talk about a recent symposium hosted by the Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute where I was invited to do 2 demonstrations. I’ll share about the event and the highlights of my demonstrations and of course, will gush about how cool my horses are.
EP137: Restoring Heathy Movement with Mary Debono
In this episode I’ll be talking with Mary Debono. She is a certified Feldenkreis practitioner focused on helping horses and riders enjoy freer, healthier movement even if challenged by injury, arthritis, anxiety or pain. We found a lot of common ground with how we approach improving horse’s movement so I think you will really love our conversation!
EP136: Improve How Your Horse Moves: Part 2
This episode is Part 2 of last week’s pod, where I continue to look at how to improve your horse’s movement. We’ll look at some often-missed root causes for unhealthy biomechanics and the most important conversations you need to have with your horse in able to improve how your horse moves.
EP135: Improve How Your Horse Moves: Part 1
In this episode, I’ll look at how to improve your horse’s movement. I’ll talk about the very first steps that are usually over-looked. Instead of jumping right into aids to change their bodies, we’re going to take a moment to observe. This is Part 1. Part 2 is the next episode.
EP134: About Dressage Naturally Clinics with Michelle Young
In this episode I talk with DN instructor Michelle Young, from Canada.
In becoming a DN instructor, she realized how DN clinics can be much different than what some people may expect. So we’ll chat about why clinics in general are valuable, and what makes DN clinics so special.
EP133: Oppositional Reflex
In this episode I’ll talk about Opposition Reflex – what it is and how to deal with it with your horse.
EP132: Teo Finds His Power
In this episode, I share one of my horse’s personal breakthrough moments. It was less about training and more about helping him reconnect with his playful power. This is a horse that has caused me to re-evaluate my goals and expectations, and re-define what success looks like for the horse, rather than for myself.
EP131: Leading & Following
In this episode I answer a student’s question about leading and following. She wants to go deeper into following to create more harmony but without giving up her leadership. I’ll discuss some concepts around this, and will also describe how to practice it with your horse.
EP130: Measure Your Progress
In this episode I’ll talk about ways to measure your success without competing. It’s so helpful to measure your progress so you know where you are and what you need to work on… even more importantly so you can realize how far you’ve come!
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 INTENTION OF THE EXERCISE, PART 1
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 180 wherever you listen.
In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of knowing WHY you are doing an exercise. This will apply to the most basic or advanced exercises. When you don’t know why you are doing an exercise you can miss golden training moments.
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#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses
Feb 2
🎤 NEW POD 💥 ADVOCACY: SPEAK YOUR TRUTH
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 179 wherever you listen.
In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of advocating for our horses, and how that advocacy actually has to start with ourselves.
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#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #horsewelfare
Jan 26
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 INTENTION OF THE EXERCISE, PART 1
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 180 wherever you listen.
In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of knowing WHY you are doing an exercise. This will apply to the most basic or advanced exercises. When you don’t know why you are doing an exercise you can miss golden training moments.
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#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses
Feb 2
🎤 NEW POD 💥 ADVOCACY: SPEAK YOUR TRUTH
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 179 wherever you listen.
In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of advocating for our horses, and how that advocacy actually has to start with ourselves.
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.
#karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horses #horsewelfare
Jan 26
