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EP154: Ask Karen Anything: Physical Challenges

EP154: Ask Karen Anything: Physical Challenges

by Karen Rohlf | Jul 28, 2023 | Ask Karen Anything, Life, Empowerment, & Horses

In this episode, I answer a student’s request for me to share more about my own physical challenges, and ways I have dealt with them, as well as how age affects our riding.
EP153: Nothing Is Something

EP153: Nothing Is Something

by Karen Rohlf | Jul 21, 2023 | Foundation of Partnership, Life, Empowerment, & Horses

When is nothing something? What does the foamy head of a beer have to do with living in possibility? In this episode I’ll talk about one of the most powerful exercises I’ve never done.
EP152: Self Carriage

EP152: Self Carriage

by Karen Rohlf | Jul 14, 2023 | Foundation of Partnership, Happy, Healthy Dressage

I’ll talk about my perspectives on self-carriage. It’s not just the result of a perfect half halt, it is a mental, emotional, and physical state of being that can be developed much sooner than you think.
EP151: Suspending Judgment

EP151: Suspending Judgment

by Karen Rohlf | Jul 7, 2023 | Foundation of Partnership, Life, Empowerment, & Horses

In this episode I’ll talk about a dynamic of human thinking, how it can help us and how it can hurt us.
EP150:Equine Fitness with Jec A Ballou

EP150:Equine Fitness with Jec A Ballou

by Karen Rohlf | Jun 30, 2023 | Foundation of Partnership, Happy, Healthy Dressage

In this episode I am joined by equine fitness expert, Jec Ballou. We talk about how to bring a horse back into foundational fitness after a break. You’ll get lots of valuable information you can use. Everyone is going to need this information at some point in their...
EP149: Listening To Horses with David De Wispelaere

EP149: Listening To Horses with David De Wispelaere

by Karen Rohlf | Jun 23, 2023 | Happy, Healthy Dressage

In this episode I talk with international dressage rider, trainer and author David De Wispelaere. We talk about his love for horses, and his thoughts about the dressage world and what makes him and his horses happy. I found him to be a kindred spirit and am so happy...
EP147: Riding Without Reins

EP147: Riding Without Reins

by Karen Rohlf | Jun 9, 2023 | Foundation of Partnership, Happy, Healthy Dressage

In this episode I’ll talk about why you want to practice riding without reins It can be a humbling experience, but the benefits in the long term make it well worth the effort.
EP146: Pushing It

EP146: Pushing It

by Karen Rohlf | Jun 2, 2023 | Foundation of Partnership, Happy, Healthy Dressage

In this episode I’ll talk about how to know if it’s OK to ‘push’ our horses to do something that seems hard for them. This is a very common question that all trainers and riders have at some point with every horse.
EP145: Curiosity

EP145: Curiosity

by Karen Rohlf | May 26, 2023 | Foundation of Partnership, Happy, Healthy Dressage, Life, Empowerment, & Horses

In this episode I talk about Curiosity and why it has a big impact on your horse’s trainability and willingness to learn. You may be wondering if I am referring to your, or your horse’s curiosity… I guess you’ll have to listen to find out!
EP144: Nosebands

EP144: Nosebands

by Karen Rohlf | May 19, 2023 | Foundation of Partnership, Happy, Healthy Dressage

In this episode I discuss nosebands – What they are for, why I don’t use them, and enough information for you to make your own educated decision about using them in your practice.
EP143: Slow is Fast

EP143: Slow is Fast

by Karen Rohlf | May 12, 2023 | Foundation of Partnership, Happy, Healthy Dressage

This episode is a note to students (and trainers) about taking the time to do the basics and why a horse education is about so much more than just riding skills.
EP142: Beginning With Regard

EP142: Beginning With Regard

by Karen Rohlf | May 5, 2023 | Foundation of Partnership

In this episode I talk about a happy shift I have noticed with beginner and novice riders I have seen these days compared to the past. It has to do with a change in priorities.
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