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EP231: You or The Horse?

EP231: You or The Horse?

by Karen Rohlf | Jun 18, 2025 | Foundation of Partnership, Happy, Healthy Dressage

In this episode I talk about how to keep track of all the things we need to keep track of when we’re doing stuff with our horses, and how do we know if it’s us that need to change or our horse?
EP230: Why Should They?

EP230: Why Should They?

by Karen Rohlf | Jun 13, 2025 | Foundation of Partnership

In this episode I talk about intention and surrender, that delicate dance between having a plan and allowing things to happen naturally, between leading our horses to do things, and allowing them to offer. 
EP229: Intention & Surrender

EP229: Intention & Surrender

by Karen Rohlf | Jun 6, 2025 | Foundation of Partnership, Life, Empowerment, & Horses

In this episode I talk about intention and surrender, that delicate dance between having a plan and allowing things to happen naturally, between leading our horses to do things, and allowing them to offer. 
EP228: Responding To Welfare Issues

EP228: Responding To Welfare Issues

by Karen Rohlf | May 16, 2025 | Foundation of Partnership, Life, Empowerment, & Horses

In this episode I take a look at horse welfare and how we can respond to situations where we think a horse is in a less-than-ideal situation. I’ll share three models, two to help you assess a situation and one to decide how to respond.
EP227: Stopping Riding

EP227: Stopping Riding

by Karen Rohlf | May 9, 2025 | Foundation of Partnership, Life, Empowerment, & Horses

In this episode I answer a listener’s question about the challenge of deciding when to stop riding when it is the horse’s decision to stop. 
EP211: 3 Random Thoughts

EP211: 3 Random Thoughts

by Karen Rohlf | Dec 13, 2024 | Foundation of Partnership, Life, Empowerment, & Horses

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.
EP210: Night Check

EP210: Night Check

by Karen Rohlf | Nov 29, 2024 | Foundation of Partnership

In this episode, you’ll be joining me while I do night check on Atomic. You’ll share our private special time together and muse about relationships with horses.
EP209: The Basics

EP209: The Basics

by Karen Rohlf | Nov 22, 2024 | Foundation of Partnership, Happy, Healthy Dressage

In this episode I talk about the power of the basics and some essential things you’ll want to get great at.
EP204: Tour of the Temenos

EP204: Tour of the Temenos

by Karen Rohlf | Sep 27, 2024 | Happy, Healthy Dressage, Life, Empowerment, & Horses

In this episode I describe how I have my property set up so horses get a lot of freedom, choice, and variety, while still keeping things safe, functional, and easy for me to work within. Temenos
EP203: Precision & Play

EP203: Precision & Play

by Karen Rohlf | Sep 20, 2024 | Happy, Healthy Dressage, Life, Empowerment, & Horses

In this episode, I share a core concept in the DN program. It’s the key to getting results, and even more importantly, it’s the key to YOU creating and re-creating results independently.
EP202: Imaginary Loss

EP202: Imaginary Loss

by Karen Rohlf | Sep 13, 2024 | Foundation of Partnership, Life, Empowerment, & Horses

In this episode I talk about a dynamic where a loss or a limit can actually create dramatic positive lessons and improvements. The trick is to master the dynamic so you don’t have to learn the lessons the hard way.
EP201: Permission

EP201: Permission

by Karen Rohlf | Aug 30, 2024 | Foundation of Partnership

In this episode I talk about the technique of asking for permission from your horse. This is an important element of building a relationship based on mutual respect and understanding.
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