EP064: It’s Hard To Be Easy

We all want our horses to be easy to ride and play with. In this episode I’ll talk about how we shouldn’t expect it to be easy to make things easy, what it means to work hard (how that’s different than being difficult), and why you need to fall in love with the...

EP063: Leg Yields

In this episode is about Leg Yields. I’ll talk about what they are, why you want to do them, and the most important reason for doing them that most people don’t realize!About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally...

EP062: Empowerment

This episode is based on a blog I wrote about Sneaky Disempowerment and 7 steps to avoid it. I’ll talk about what we can do to help ourselves stay at our best. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized...

EP061: The Frustration Trap

In this episode I’ll talk about frustration. It’s an emotion we all have experienced at some point or another. I’ll share some insights into it, I’ll talk about why we want to learn how to manage it, but I’ll also talk about how it can sometimes serve us.   About...

EP060: Compromise By Comparison

In this episode I talk about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others. For some, comparison can inspire and energize, but for so many students it only serves to discourage and deflate. I’ll share my thoughts on this dynamic and offer some solutions.About the Host:...

EP059: Anticipation & Assumption

In this episode I will talk about anticipation vs assumption. I’ll look at how we can use consistency and variety in an artful way to achieve the result we want from our horses. I’ll share some very specific examples of exercises you can do to create a state of...

EP058: Time For Horses with Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking

Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking 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...

EP057: Principles of Dressage Naturally

In this episode I’ll share 12 principles of Dressage Naturally. These are some of the most important guidelines for success. When things start going wrong, I always remind myself of these principles. They are foundational, so they are always the best place to start...

EP056: Happy Horses with Jenifer Zeligs

This is a recording of an interview I did with Dr. Jenifer Zeligs as part of a Happy Horse Interview Series. Jenifer is the author of Animal Training 101 and has worked with a wide range of exotic animals as well as horses. She currently works with Sea Lions. I think...

EP055: Happy Horses with Luca Moneta

This is a recording of a 2020 interview I did with Luca Moneta (Grand Prix Jumper from Italy). We talked about the subject of Happy Horses. He shares his thoughts on what makes horses happy and how he helps his horses be more happy. His accent is strong, but what he...