by Karen Rohlf | Jan 14, 2022
In this episode I’ll talk about Eclairs and what they taught me about accelerated learning.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches...
by Karen Rohlf | Jan 7, 2022
Dr. Sarah is a Speaker, Coach, and Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience helping people create and achieve their goals. She’s developed unique systems to help her clients get a grip on their time and step up to the next level in their life or business....
by Karen Rohlf | Dec 17, 2021
In this episode I’ll talk about how to prepare for your time with your horse so that every session can be a great session… It’s a little about mindset and a little about planning. We want to have a plan, and we want to be in the right mindset to be able to DO the...
by Karen Rohlf | Dec 10, 2021
In this episode I’ll talk about rules that exist for horse behavior and whether or not we all need to abide by them. You might guess by the title of this episode that I think there is some wiggle room. There are also some rules about relaxing rules.About the...
by Karen Rohlf | Dec 3, 2021
In this episode I’ll talk about Anthropomorphism and how it is bad to do that with our horses…. Or is it?I’ll take a look at common ways we give our horses human characteristics or attributes and how that effects our success with them. It’s not as clear cut...
by Karen Rohlf | Nov 26, 2021
In this episode I’ll talk about the dilemma many students have between wanting to be nice, wanting to be a source of relaxation for their horse… but also wanting a higher level of fitness or a higher standard of performance from their horses. Luckily you don’t have to...
by Karen Rohlf | Nov 19, 2021
In this episode, I’ll talk about forever horses… How that can be the most beautiful thing, or not..About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She...
by Karen Rohlf | Nov 12, 2021
In this episode, I’ll talk about horses’ ears and what it means if they are back during training sessions. I’ll talk about 2 different training-related possibilities and the 2 different solutions that go with them.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of...
by Karen Rohlf | Nov 5, 2021
In this episode, I answer a question about using food rewards. Many people have trouble using food rewards because their horses end up getting pushy and distracted by the treats, and they end up creating bad behavior instead of rewarding good behavior. The good news...
by Karen Rohlf | Oct 29, 2021
In this episode I share an interview I did a while back with International dressage trainer and rider Luis Lucio of Spain. He has competed at the highest levels and has also explored and embraced natural horsemanship. I ask him how he knows if his horses are happy,...
