by Karen Rohlf | Oct 24, 2025
In this episode I talk with Elsa Sinclair of Taming Wild. I invite her to discuss her opinion on pressure, escalating pressure, and freedom. She offered a unique and nuanced opinion about pressure and how it fits into her Freedom-Based training...
by Karen Rohlf | Oct 17, 2025
In this episode I talk about the power of narration. It’s a technique I use to build confidence, gain clarity, minimize fear, and to stay in the moment. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized...
by Karen Rohlf | Oct 3, 2025
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. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is...
by Karen Rohlf | Sep 26, 2025
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. About the Host:Karen...
by Karen Rohlf | Sep 19, 2025
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. About the Guest: Tik Maynard is a renowned equestrian from Canada. He is a trainer, and author of 2 books: In The...
by Karen Rohlf | Sep 12, 2025
In this episode I talk about energy; not the kind that has to do with bigger gaits, or stronger aids, but the kind that effects how we are doing what we are doing.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized...
by Karen Rohlf | Aug 22, 2025
We’re taking a little summer break from the pod. See you in...
by Karen Rohlf | Aug 15, 2025
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. About the...
by Karen Rohlf | Aug 1, 2025
In this episode I speak with Christina Keim, author of Unwanted, The Causes and Effects of America’s Horse Population Crisis. This is a book every horse lover needs to read, and I’m so happy to share this with you. It’s a subject that is uncomfortable to look at, but...
by Karen Rohlf | Jul 25, 2025
In this episode we’ll meet my newest DN licensed Instructor, Niki Wilde Broadhead from Utah. She has a background in foundational horsemanship and a passion for cowboy dressage and teaching. About the Guest:Niki has a strong background in foundational...
