EP205: Spurs & Double Bridles
With spurs and double bridles now being optional in some dressage competitions, it is bringing up questions about why they are allowed at all, and why they would be compulsory. In this episode Karen explains the use of double bridles and spurs.
EP204: Tour of the Temenos
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
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
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
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.
EP200: Planning For Progress
In this episode I talk about how to practice making better training plans for you and your horse. It’s less about recipes and more about knowing possibilities, paying attention to results, and being willing to mess it up and try again.
EP199: Taking Back Dressage
In this episode I try to untangle my mind around what dressage is, and reconcile the dressage I do with the sport of dressage. In the end, it’s about taking back the term dressage.
EP198: Best of HTIH: Advocacy – Speak Your Truth
In this “Best Of Horse Training in Harmony” episode, I want to bring up a previous episode that I did on advocacy and the importance of advocating for our horses and how that really has to start with ourselves.
EP197: Firmness with Fairness
In this episode I talk about how we can be firm while being fair, clear while being compassionate, and be non-negotiable while still giving horses the opportunity to have a choice.
EP196: Transitions
In this episode I talk about transitions. I’ll give you some exercises to do with transitions to help your horse’s overall balance, engagement, and nimbleness.
