EP221: Questions and Answers
In this episode I am joined by DN Instructor Shawna Lewis. We answer questions from listeners. There are questions about connection with the reins, low energy horses, reactive horses, crooked horses and taking lessons.
EP220: A Story and Advice
In this episode I’ll tell a funny little scary story that is remotely horse-related and then I’ll share 5 pieces of advice that will help you with horses (and maybe with more than horses).
EP219: Musical Freestyle with Sandra Beaulieu
In this episode I talk with Sandra Beaulieu, the award-winning author of FREESTYLE: The Ultimate Guide to Riding, Training, and Competing to Music. Sandra is a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, a USDF Freestyle Bronze Bar recipient, and a USDF “L”...
EP218: Lateral Work & Self Carraige
In this episode I talk about a couple of excerpts from my book. This time it’s about lateral work and self carriage.
EP217: The Dance
In this episode I talk about the most important middle between reward and punishment: Communication and the Dance.EP216: When To Focus On Biomechanics
In this episode I talk about when it’s appropriate to prioritize improving how your horse moves (Biomechanics). Doing it too soon or too late both have consequences…The most important thing is you learn how to do it!
EP215: This, That, & The Other Thing
In this episode I’ll talk about variety – the kind we choose, and the kind we don’t.
EP214: Why
In this episode I muse about motivation and WHY we do horses… and how that may or may not affect the results we get. I’ll also share another story of how smart my horse Atomic is.
EP212B: New Year Message 2025
This is a bonus New Year Letter from Karen.
EP211: 3 Random Thoughts
In this episode, I’ll be sharing 3 random thoughts: A story about how smart horses are, some beautiful irony in the horse world today, and some reassurance for the people most worried about their horse’s well-being.
