by Karen Rohlf | Apr 16, 2021
This episode is about artificial and auxiliary aids. Things like bits, spurs, sticks, draw reins, etc. I’ll talk about what they are for and how to decide whether or not you want to use them. About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally,...
by Karen Rohlf | Apr 9, 2021
In this episode I answer a student’s question about what to do when you normally work by yourself, you want to use partnership-based techniques… and you run into a tough or dangerous challenge with your horse, and people around you are recommending harsh techniques or...
by Karen Rohlf | Apr 2, 2021
In this episode, I will take a look at the common ways horses and students get stuck and more importantly how to get unstuck! It’s normal that our progress sometimes comes rapidly and sometimes is slower. It’s even normal for it to plateau every now and then… but...
by Karen Rohlf | Mar 26, 2021
Today’s episode explores the purpose of doing dressage. I’ll look at it separate from our own human goals, and instead talk about the purpose with respect to how it can (and should) benefit the horse.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage...
by Karen Rohlf | Mar 19, 2021
I love answering student questions. I get a lot of information not only from the question but from HOW the question is asked. In this episode, I will share what I have learned from decades of answering student questions about how to ask questions in a way that not...
by Karen Rohlf | Mar 14, 2021
It’s not fun when your horse is injured or otherwise set back. But often there is more we can do than stop all progress and feel sorry for ourselves. In this episode, I’ll talk about how I handle it when my horses are injured or have setbacks, and how asking yourself...
by Karen Rohlf | Mar 7, 2021
In this episode, I’ll talk about the use of pressure in training. It is not such a simple issue. It sounds nice to say we don’t want to use pressure but is that really desirable or even possible? About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage...
by Karen Rohlf | Feb 28, 2021
In this episode I’ll talk about the 3 filters I use to observe a horse or horse and rider. This is especially helpful when I meet a new horse and rider. It helps me see the big picture so I can best know how to help them. Diagnosing an issue can be challenging...
by Karen Rohlf | Feb 21, 2021
I recently asked people on FB what they were doing when they listened to my podcast. Many people were driving, some were doing household chores, some were in the bathtub, some having a cuppa tea or coffee, and there was lots and lots of manure-picking! So I...
by Karen Rohlf | Feb 14, 2021
In this episode of AKA I answer a question from a student about what to do when her horse loses forward energy during dressage movements. This is a very common issue and I give many tips and strategies that can help you! About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author...
