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Do you want to advance up the levels without sacrificing your horses’ welfare and your relationship with them? Do you find it confusing trying to reconcile competitive training techniques with methods that prioritize partnership? Get ready for some fresh insights and deep understandings of how to progress with your horse!
This podcast invites an evolution in your training and learning experience. Karen Rohlf will give you specific techniques and exercises, ‘outside the box’ concepts, and perspectives from top professionals. This show will explore how you can create stronger partnerships and healthy biomechanics, and will help you be your best self for your horse and for your life; free from the fear of making mistakes and dogmatic ‘right vs wrong’ thinking.
As an author, internationally popular clinician, and creator of the Dressage Naturally program, Karen has been filling in the missing pieces and catalyzing breakthroughs for amateur and professional horsemen and women around the world. This show will have something for riders of every level and discipline. If you love the podcast and want the theory behind it, check out the DN book in PRINT or AUDIO format.
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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.
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As horsemen and women, we live for the moments that feel good.
There`s a lot of focus and diligence that goes into curating these moments, but oh my goodness, it is worth it.
The feeling of trust.
The feeling of lightness.
The feeling of connection.
The feeling of a melding of minds.
The feeling of bodies melding.
The feeling of a journey traveled together.
The feeling of a system we both enjoy.
Yummy is the word that often comes to my mind in these moments.
Within some basic parameters, I`m not an absolutist when it comes to equipment.
The best saddle is the one that fits the horse (and the rider).
The best bit is the one the horse likes.
With that said, when I look at this picture of Quora and me, I see the yumminess of a horse brought up in a bitless bridle that is comfortable and easy for her to understand, with rope reins that have so much life and information traveling through them, and my treeless saddle where I can feel her breathing in my seat. I started her bareback and love the closeness I still feel. (It`s an Ansur Classic)
We feel close in every way.
I also see the challenges we have overcome and the understanding we have developed.
There`s so much that can change and get out of balance with horses... I hope you remember to soak in all the yumminess you feel.
A few strides here and there.
A magical ride.
The moment when the transition you`ve been practicing happens with ease.
It`s easy to think only about what needs to improve. Instead, focus on the yummy moments (however brief)... So you know what you`re moving towards.
This brings me to...
💥 This Week’s Focus: SALE in the WEBSHOP
15% off at Checkout
Book/Video - DN Bitless Bridle - DN Bridle - Reins - Long Lines - Progress Journal - Rope Halter + Lead - & More
LINK TO SHOP IN BIO
Aug 19
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP270: BRIDELESS
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 270 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about why you might want to try bridleless riding, and how to get started.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse #happyathlete #bridleless #bridlelessriding
Aug 7
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁s 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲.
In August, we`re highlighting BRIDLELESS riding in the Video Classroom!
We have 𝟭𝟬 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, including how to get started if you`ve never done it before, how to affect your horse`s posture, and how to do lateral work without reins.
Watch the videos, practice, then join me on a 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗤&𝗔 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 to answer your questions and help you progress.
This is 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.
If you`re already a member, there is nothing else you need to sign up for.
You`ll find all the videos in the BRIDLELESS category on the main page.
LINK IN BIO for VIDEO CLASSROOM
#bridlelessdressage
Aug 2
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP269: IT`S HOT!
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast-library/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 269 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about how I do things differently when it’s hot out. It’s all about accepting and adapting.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse #happyathlete
Jul 31
@DressageNaturally
As horsemen and women, we live for the moments that feel good.
There`s a lot of focus and diligence that goes into curating these moments, but oh my goodness, it is worth it.
The feeling of trust.
The feeling of lightness.
The feeling of connection.
The feeling of a melding of minds.
The feeling of bodies melding.
The feeling of a journey traveled together.
The feeling of a system we both enjoy.
Yummy is the word that often comes to my mind in these moments.
Within some basic parameters, I`m not an absolutist when it comes to equipment.
The best saddle is the one that fits the horse (and the rider).
The best bit is the one the horse likes.
With that said, when I look at this picture of Quora and me, I see the yumminess of a horse brought up in a bitless bridle that is comfortable and easy for her to understand, with rope reins that have so much life and information traveling through them, and my treeless saddle where I can feel her breathing in my seat. I started her bareback and love the closeness I still feel. (It`s an Ansur Classic)
We feel close in every way.
I also see the challenges we have overcome and the understanding we have developed.
There`s so much that can change and get out of balance with horses... I hope you remember to soak in all the yumminess you feel.
A few strides here and there.
A magical ride.
The moment when the transition you`ve been practicing happens with ease.
It`s easy to think only about what needs to improve. Instead, focus on the yummy moments (however brief)... So you know what you`re moving towards.
This brings me to...
💥 This Week’s Focus: SALE in the WEBSHOP
15% off at Checkout
Book/Video - DN Bitless Bridle - DN Bridle - Reins - Long Lines - Progress Journal - Rope Halter + Lead - & More
LINK TO SHOP IN BIO
Aug 19
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP270: BRIDELESS
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 270 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about why you might want to try bridleless riding, and how to get started.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse #happyathlete #bridleless #bridlelessriding
Aug 7
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁s 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲.
In August, we`re highlighting BRIDLELESS riding in the Video Classroom!
We have 𝟭𝟬 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, including how to get started if you`ve never done it before, how to affect your horse`s posture, and how to do lateral work without reins.
Watch the videos, practice, then join me on a 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗤&𝗔 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 to answer your questions and help you progress.
This is 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.
If you`re already a member, there is nothing else you need to sign up for.
You`ll find all the videos in the BRIDLELESS category on the main page.
LINK IN BIO for VIDEO CLASSROOM
#bridlelessdressage
Aug 2
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP269: IT`S HOT!
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast-library/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 269 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk about how I do things differently when it’s hot out. It’s all about accepting and adapting.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse #happyathlete
Jul 31
