by Karen Rohlf | Oct 18, 2024
In this episode, Karen talks about suppleness and key factors to help your horse maximize his potential for it! It’s an important quality that has mental, emotional and physical aspects. It’s an amazing feeling to ride a supple horse. About the Host: Karen...
by Karen Rohlf | Oct 11, 2024
With double bridles and spurs now being optional in some dressage competitions, it is bringing up questions about why they are allowed at all, and why they would be compulsory. In this episode Karen explains the use of double bridles and spurs. About the...
by Karen Rohlf | Sep 27, 2024
In this episode I describe how I have my property set up so horses get a lot of freedom, choice, and variety, while still keeping things safe, functional, and easy for me to work within.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an...
by Karen Rohlf | Sep 20, 2024
In this episode, I share a core concept in the DN program. It’s the key to getting results, and even more importantly, it’s the key to YOU creating and re-creating results independently.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an...
by Karen Rohlf | Sep 13, 2024
In this episode I talk about a dynamic where a loss or a limit can actually create dramatic positive lessons and improvements. The trick is to master the dynamic so you don’t have to learn the lessons the hard way. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and...
by Karen Rohlf | Aug 30, 2024
In this episode I talk about the technique of asking for permission from your horse. This is an important element of building a relationship based on mutual respect and understanding.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an...
by Karen Rohlf | Aug 16, 2024
In this episode I talk about how to practice making better training plans for you and your horse. It’s less about recipes and more about knowing possibilities, paying attention to results, and being willing to mess it up and try again. About the Host:Karen Rohlf,...
by Karen Rohlf | Aug 9, 2024
Episode Summary: In this episode I try to untangle my mind around what dressage is, and reconcile the dressage I do with the sport of dressage. In the end, it’s about taking back the term dressage. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage...
by Karen Rohlf | Jul 26, 2024
In this episode: I’ll talk about the importance of advocating for our horses, and how that advocacy actually has to start with ourselves.. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is...
by Karen Rohlf | Jul 19, 2024
Episode Summary: In this episode I talk about how we can be firm while being fair, clear while being compassionate, and be non-negotiable while still giving horses the opportunity to have a choice. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage...
