EP257: Rehabilitating The Equine Athlete

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...

EP256: Teaching Priorities

In this episode I reflect on my recent conference with all the DN Instructors, and share one piece about priorities for teaching.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the...

EP255: Using The Happy Athlete Training Scale

In this episode I explain a way to use the HATS to make better progress while prioritizing your horse’s well-being. It’s a short but hopefully very helpful episode that you can put into practice right away.  About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of...

EP254: When Your Horse Knows Best

In this episode I talk about when my horse makes the best decisions, and how we need to be paying attention and ready to set aside our egos when that happens. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally...

EP 253: Exuberance Or Trouble?

In this episode I talk about how we should feel about our horse getting ‘big’ when online or at liberty. Will it make it more likely they’ll leap and buck under saddle? Is it OK or not OK to allow it?  About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of...

EP252: What to Do When You See Mistreatment

In this episode I continue my exploration of what we can do to help horses when they are being mistreated. Helping to improve horse welfare isn’t just about taking action in the worst cases, it is about bringing awareness to the smaller moments in a way that creates...

EP251: USPC Equine Welfare Task Force

In this episode I am joined by the USPC Equine Welfare Task Force, made up of: Dr Stacy Anderson, Heather Bell, Dr Laura Thompson, Christina Keim. In creating this, they are leading the way for education on equine wellness and will have a huge influence on a new...

EP250: Low Performance with Dr Jenny Susser

In this episode I speak with high performance expert Dr Jenny Susser, a self described athlete, scientist, horse lover and people expert. She helps people with high performance, but today I’m going to ask her about embracing contentedness with “low performance”… and...