EP174: Ask Karen Anything – Behind the Vertical
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…
EP173: Bareback
In this episode I’ll talk about riding bareback, the pros and cons, the hows, and the whys..
EP172: What Makes The Difference
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.
EP171: Giving Thanks
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.
EP163: Should Not
In this episode, I’ll riff off of a student’s question to our FB group where she was wrestling with feeling emotionally and physically dysregulated, and what she ‘should’ do with her horse during those times.
EP131: Leading & Following
In this episode I answer a student’s question about leading and following. She wants to go deeper into following to create more harmony but without giving up her leadership. I’ll discuss some concepts around this, and will also describe how to practice it with your...
EP130: Measure Your Progress
In this episode I’ll talk about ways to measure your success without competing. It’s so helpful to measure your progress so you know where you are and what you need to work on… even more importantly so you can realize how far you’ve come!
EP129: Grooming & Musing
Want to hang out with me while I do some chores? In this episode you will come along with me as I spend some time grooming Ovation and finishing up some chores one evening. I’ll muse about having an intention even for ‘mundane’ moments, noticing differently, health...
EP128: Equine Nutrition with Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutr
In this episode I’ll be talking with Clare MacLeod, MSc RNutr. Clare is an independent Equine Nutritionist who is registered with the UK Association for Nutrition. She has expertise in equine health and fitness, and provides advice and consultancy to horse owners,...
EP127: 6 Essential Gymnastic Abilities
In this episode we discuss 6 essential gymnastic abilities. These are the skills that live inside all the movements as you go up the levels. What’s nice is that you can master these abilities starting earlier than you think, so when the harder, more physically...
