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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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EP113: The 5 in 3 Challenge
This episode is about the power of clear, concise, communication… I’ll share a funny story from a clinic and how it turned into a challenging, powerful, and effective exercise for forming questions and answers to problems.
EP112: Complicating The Half Halt
In this episode I will explore the elusive, confusing, mystifying mystery known as the half halt – the dressage student’s white whale. Many other teachers have gone before me, claiming to be able to simplify it, demystify it and clarify it but they end up just complicating it. I’m usually pretty good at explaining things… So is this episode going to clarify or confuse or complicate the half halt even more? I guess you’ll have to listen to find out.
EP111: Get The Ticket & Show Up
In this episode, I’ll share a couple of life hacks for making sure you do things you want to do. This will help you stop procrastinating, and will make it easier to make the progress you want to make.
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🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP271: NORMAL ISN`T
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 271 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk a bit about how we humans can get into a rut of what is normal and expected, and what can happen when two people have a different opinion of what is normal and expected.
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#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse #happyathlete
Aug 21
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
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Book/Video - DN Bitless Bridle - DN Bridle - Reins - Long Lines - Progress Journal - Rope Halter + Lead - & More
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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
@DressageNaturally
🎤 NEW POD 💥 EP271: NORMAL ISN`T
Enjoy this short excerpt
For the FULL episode go to: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast/
Or search for Horse Training In Harmony Episode 271 wherever you listen.
In this episode I talk a bit about how we humans can get into a rut of what is normal and expected, and what can happen when two people have a different opinion of what is normal and expected.
.
.
#dressagenaturally #karenrohlf #horsetraininginharmony #horsepodcast #horses #myhorseisperfect #ilovemyhorse #horsemanship #happyhealthyhorse #happyathlete
Aug 21
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
