by Karen Rohlf | Dec 15, 2023
In this episode I’ll answer a student’s question about whether it’s ever OK for a horse to be behind the vertical. It’s an important subject, not only for dressage riders…About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally...
by Karen Rohlf | Dec 8, 2023
In this episode I’ll talk about riding bareback, the pros and cons, the hows, and the whys..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 | Dec 1, 2023
Everyone’s looking for the best system, the magic exercise, and the necessary techniques. These are important, for sure, but there’s something else that makes all the difference. In this episode I’ll attempt to define the elusive secret sauce.About the Host:Karen...
by Karen Rohlf | Nov 24, 2023
In this Thanksgiving episode, I’ll be contemplating gratitude for all the things that didn’t go as planned or that might not have been welcomed or appreciated at the time they happened.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an...
by Karen Rohlf | Nov 17, 2023
In this episode, I am joined by professional dog trainer Brenda Aloff. She is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, clinician and author. She’ll be answering a student’s question about how to keep horses and dogs safe around each other. Brenda is also...
by Karen Rohlf | Nov 10, 2023
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Raquel Butler of Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics, in Australia. We’ll talk about listening to your horse when something doesn’t feel right, and the importance of a multi-faceted approach to rehabilitation.About the Guest:Dr. Raquel...
by Karen Rohlf | Nov 3, 2023
In this episode, I’ll tell the story of a recent bareback and bridleless performance I did with Natilla. I’ll share how we prepared, how it went, and of course, some super cute stories about my big beautiful mare.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of...
by Karen Rohlf | Oct 27, 2023
In this episode, I’ll talk about a trending message that I think is inaccurate and unhelpful. In fact, I think it is working against the best interests of horses and the humans that care so much about them.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage...
by Karen Rohlf | Oct 20, 2023
In this episode, I talk about the Dressage Naturally Happy Athlete training scale, and how you can use it as a blueprint for decision-making with your horse.About the Host:Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized...
by Karen Rohlf | Oct 13, 2023
In this episode I answer a student’s question about how sometimes when riding her horse gets too close to the fence and her legs get rubbed into the arena boards. She shares what her instructor has told her, and of course I’ll share what I think, and give a blueprint...