
Podcast Archives
EP179: Advocacy: Speak Your Truth
In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of advocating for our horses, and how that advocacy actually has to start with ourselves.
EP178: Postural Rehabilitation with Dr. Karen Gellman
In this episode I talk with Dr Karen Gellman who specializes in biomechanics. She is part of a team of people who created the Postural Rehabilitation program. We’ll be talking about the multi-faceted approach to helping your horse.
EP177: Anxiety, Excitement & So Much More With Jane Pike
In this episode, I’m joined by Jane Pike, who helps me answer a student’s question about anxiety vs. excitement. Jane will share a bit of her own personal journey, and will talk about how relaxation, excitement, and anxiety all relate, as well as the importance of creativity.
EP176: Cycles
In this Happy New Year episode Karen ponders the different cycles that we can experience in life and of course horsemanship.
EP175: Quick Message
A quick message of gratitude for all listeners before I take a podcast hiatus until January 5th.
EP174: Ask Karen Anything – Behind the Vertical
In this episode I’ll answer a student’s question about whether it’s ever OK for a horse to be behind the vertical. It’s an important subject, not only for dressage riders…
EP173: Bareback
In this episode I’ll talk about riding bareback, the pros and cons, the hows, and the whys..
EP172: What Makes The Difference
Everyone’s looking for the best system, the magic exercise, and the necessary techniques. These are important, for sure, but there’s something else that makes all the difference. In this episode I’ll attempt to define the elusive secret sauce.
EP171: Giving Thanks
In this Thanksgiving episode, I’ll be contemplating gratitude for all the things that didn’t go as planned or that might not have been welcomed or appreciated at the time they happened.
EP170: Dogs & Horses with Brenda Aloff
In this episode, I am joined by professional dog trainer Brenda Aloff. She is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, clinician and author. She’ll be answering a student’s question about how to keep horses and dogs safe around each other. Brenda is also an equestrian so she is the perfect person to ask! If you have dogs and horses you’ll really enjoy this conversation.
EP169: Dr. Raquel Butler Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Raquel Butler of Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics, in Australia. We’ll talk about listening to your horse when something doesn’t feel right, and the importance of a multi-faceted approach to rehabilitation.
EP168: Queen Natilla’s Performance
In this episode, I’ll tell the story of a recent bareback and bridleless performance I did with Natilla. I’ll share how we prepared, how it went, and of course, some super cute stories about my big beautiful mare.
EP167: The Unbearable Heaviness of Horsemanship
In this episode, I’ll talk about a trending message that I think is inaccurate and unhelpful. In fact, I think it is working against the best interests of horses and the humans that care so much about them.
EP166: Happy Athlete Training Scale
In this episode, I talk about the Dressage Naturally Happy Athlete training scale, and how you can use it as a blueprint for decision-making with your horse.
EP165: Ask Karen Anything – Rubbing On Wall When Riding
In this episode I answer a student’s question about how sometimes when riding her horse gets too close to the fence and her legs get rubbed into the arena boards. She shares what her instructor has told her, and of course I’ll share what I think, and give a blueprint for problem-solving such things.
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP237: MORE IS MORE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 237 wherever you listen.
Often we who want harmony and lightness can tend to focus on doing less, asking for less, and being as invisible as possible. In this episode I talk about how sometimes we want to do more, ask for more, and be more obvious in our requests.
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Aug 15

My gorgeous Ovation at 22.
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Sep 5

LOVE these pants and shirt from @rideproudclothing
Sep 4

Business Help for Horse Professionals!
Join our BONUS LIVE CALL, TOMORROW!
Website for Your Equine Business - Designing for Impact: A Website That Works with Karen Rohlf and Guest Experts Donna Blem & Ashley Lorinsky!
This is your chance to learn from experts with proven success in the horse business!
During this LIVE BONUS training with Karen, Donna & Ashley, we’ll discuss:
✔️How your site impacts trust, engagement, and business growth
✔️What should go on your site (and what to leave out)
✔️Insider tips on how to prepare before you hire a designer or start building
✔️How to design for ease-of-use, functionality, and long-term success
✔️Real-World Examples: See what works (and what doesn’t) in real equine business websites
Learn why a good website matters, and how to know what to put on it. Avoid common pitfalls by knowing how to prepare better for the website creation process.
This is a Live Training & Workshop for members of the Transform Your Business Action & Support Group.
🗓When: TOMORROW Aug 20th, 3pm ET on Zoom (Yes it will be recorded)
👉 How: Go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/TYB and enroll in the Action & Support Group
💲 Save: Get 50% off using the code: 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗬𝗢𝗨 ($49)
The BONUS call Aug 20th) alone is worth the price of admission!
PLUS, when you enroll now you get:
✅ Immediate access to ALL the training materials (marketing, time management, leverage, and MORE)
✅ Monthly Live Q&As (next one: Sept 10th at 3p ET)
✅ BONUS Transform Your Business with Confidence call on Aug 20th
✅ Private Facebook Group
😎 Full disclosure: This is a monthly membership program which means you have total flexibility. You can stay for as many or as few months as makes sense for YOU.
Aug 19

🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP237: MORE IS MORE
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 237 wherever you listen.
Often we who want harmony and lightness can tend to focus on doing less, asking for less, and being as invisible as possible. In this episode I talk about how sometimes we want to do more, ask for more, and be more obvious in our requests.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #horses #Horsetraining #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf
Aug 15
