Podcast Archives
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!
EP129: Grooming & Musing
Want to hang out with me while I do some chores? In this episode you will come along with me as I spend some time grooming Ovation and finishing up some chores one evening. I’ll muse about having an intention even for ‘mundane’ moments, noticing differently, health benefits of loving on your horse, and mostly, you’ll just be with me as I hang out with my horses. Hopefully you’ll find this at least relaxing.
EP128: Equine Nutrition with Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutr
In this episode I’ll be talking with Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutr. Clare is an independent Equine Nutritionist who is registered with the UK Association for Nutrition. She has expertise in equine health and fitness, and provides advice and consultancy to horse owners, managers, vets, and the horse feed industry. She also offers an equine nutrition learning center which is a searchable resource where you can find what you want to know, quickly and easily. She will share some of the most important aspects of feeding your horse to keep them healthy and happy!
EP127: 6 Essential Gymnastic Abilities
In this episode we discuss 6 essential gymnastic abilities. These are the skills that live inside all the movements as you go up the levels. What’s nice is that you can master these abilities starting earlier than you think, so when the harder, more physically demanding versions come up you are ready!
EP126:Time To Refuel with Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking
In this episode I talk with friend of the pod, Dr Sarah Reiff-Hekking of True Focus Coaching. Dr. Sarah is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people create and achieve their goals. We’ll talk about the importance of fueling yourself first, and learning how to get the important things done so your time and energy spent can have the biggest positive impact in your life.
EP125: Your Dream Our Team
In this episode I’ll muse about how to be a perfect DN student – only kidding – It’s all about you creating YOUR dream, and using us to help you get there.
EP124: Keeping It Light In The New Year
In this New Year’s episode I’ll talk about the value of taking things lightly, plus story-time with Karen as she reads a light-hearted story by Mark Twain.
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 FUN WITH NUMBERS
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 242 wherever you listen.
In this episode I have some fun with numbers, starting with a loose calculation of how much time I`ve spent practicing with horses, then somehow I move on to balance, connection, and resistance.
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#dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #mastery
Oct 3
🎤 NEW POD 💥 YOU DON`T HAVE TO FEEL BAD
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 241 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about a disturbing situation where some professionals are actively making students feel bad about themselves in the name of caring about horses. I’ll share my thoughts and how you can avoid falling into this trap.
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#dressagenaturally #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #podcast #learning #ridinglessons #empoweredlearning
Sep 26
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP240: A CONVERSATION WITH TIK MAYNARD
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast-library/ep240-a-conversation-with-tik-maynard/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 240 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk with Tik Maynard, professional event rider, author, and two-time winner of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘛𝘰 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 colt starting championships.
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#dressagenaturally #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #podcast #tikmaynard
Sep 19
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 FUN WITH NUMBERS
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 242 wherever you listen.
In this episode I have some fun with numbers, starting with a loose calculation of how much time I`ve spent practicing with horses, then somehow I move on to balance, connection, and resistance.
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#dressagenaturally #horsetraining #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #mastery
Oct 3
🎤 NEW POD 💥 YOU DON`T HAVE TO FEEL BAD
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 241 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about a disturbing situation where some professionals are actively making students feel bad about themselves in the name of caring about horses. I’ll share my thoughts and how you can avoid falling into this trap.
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.
#dressagenaturally #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #podcast #learning #ridinglessons #empoweredlearning
Sep 26
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP240: A CONVERSATION WITH TIK MAYNARD
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast-library/ep240-a-conversation-with-tik-maynard/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 240 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk with Tik Maynard, professional event rider, author, and two-time winner of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘛𝘰 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 colt starting championships.
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#dressagenaturally #horsetraininginharmony #karenrohlf #podcast #tikmaynard
Sep 19
