Horse Training in Harmony

In this episode I share some of my thoughts, confusions, and my mixed feelings about where I am in the horse world right now. I know I am not alone in these wonderings. I hope this helps put some words to what many of you may also be experiencing.

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About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

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• Blog, Humpbacks, Horses, & Humans: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/humpbacks-horses-humans
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
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• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
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In this episode I’ll talk about why I teach my horses tricks, the benefits of doing it, and how it affects our relationship.

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About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

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• Videos about Karen’s Tricks: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/silly-tricks
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
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In this episode I talk with Dr. Joe Bertone, DVM about his work with Equine Sleep Deprivation. He shares what it is, the many possible causes, and how you can help horses who may not be getting enough sleep.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Bertone, DVM, MS Dipl. ACVS is currently a Professor of Equine Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine and an adjunct professor at California Polytechnic Institute, Pomona, California.

He received his DVM and BS degrees (nutrition concentration) from Cornell University (1983) and completed a residency-training program and earned an MS degree at Colorado State University. Dr, Bertone served on the faculties of Louisiana State University and The Ohio State University in addition to the Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine. He speaks around the globe and has received multiple national and international speaking awards as well as the Zoetis Teaching Award.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Dr Joe Bertone’s Website: https://www.equinesleepdisorders.com/
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
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• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
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• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I talk with Dr Steve Peters about about our horses' nervous systems and how they function and adapt to the horse’s life experience and training. He is a fountain of information and in this conversation we talk about how we can put this information into practice with our horses. Get ready to take notes on this one!

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About the Guest:

Dr. Stephen C. Peters, Psy.D., ABN is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, neuroscientist, author, and internationally recognized educator whose pioneering work has helped define the modern field of equine neuroscience. For more than three decades, he has bridged human neuroscience and horsemanship, advancing an evidence-based understanding of the horse's brain and its influence on learning, behavior, welfare, and the horse-human relationship.

An internationally sought-after speaker, Dr. Peters presents at universities, veterinary continuing education programs, and professional conferences throughout North America and Europe. He is the author of Horse Brain Science: The Neuroscience of Horsemanship and Horse Brain Science Simplified: A Foundation for Equine Neuroscience, co-author of Evidence-Based Horsemanship, and co-author of A Horse's Life: The Neuroscience of Equine Welfare. His work continues to influence horse owners, trainers, veterinarians, educators, and researchers around the world.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Dr Peter’s Website: https://www.horsebrainscience.info/
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• ❤️ Show your love & support for the pod: Make a one-time donation.
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I share some observations from my last two trips: An event in Italy with multiple presenters where I found common threads, and a clinic in Maine where once again I saw the power of the Finding The Sweet Spot in action.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode you’ll hear from me and some of the DN licensed instructors as we share what we love about connecting with students on our live calls inside the Sweet Spot course. You’ll hear how fulfilling it is not only for students, but for the instructors. There’s something special that happens when like-minded people come together with the goal of being our best for our horses.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I reintroduce a previous episode about the Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics concept and protocol because it’s THAT important. It can transform the way you train, and it is an incredibly powerful tool for cooperatively improving your horse’s posture and way of moving. Even if you’ve listened to this before, you’ll hear something new this time. This protocol has stood the test of time and has repeatedly caused breakthroughs with even seasoned professionals. It is so much more than just an exercise. It is a philosophy and a method based on principles that the basics of dressage should feel good to a horse, that precision arrives out of the possibilities that playfulness creates, and that Mental, Emotional, and Physical are all equal doorways to our goal.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I talk about paying attention to what you are putting in and what you are getting out of your training sessions. There’s a magic ingredient that can help you get the best return on investment.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I talk a bit about how we humans can get into a rut of what is normal and expected, and what can happen when two people have a different opinion of what is normal and expected.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I talk about why you might want to try bridleless riding, and how to get started.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• BRIDLELESS VIDEOS: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/bridleless
• Finding Beauty WORKSHOP: https://dressagenaturally.net/beauty
• Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I talk about how I do things differently when it’s hot out. It’s all about accepting and adapting.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Finding Beauty WORKSHOP: https://dressagenaturally.net/beauty
• Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I talk about the importance of knowing what is coming into our attention. It can create a soundtrack for everything we do. Often it is the difference between those yucky days, and the magical days.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Finding Beauty WORKSHOP: https://dressagenaturally.net/beauty
• Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I answer a question about giving food rewards when the horse becomes obsessed with the food, stops focusing, and gets frustrated.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links & Videos I referred to:

• Polite Boundaries Around Food: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/mar-2018-polite-boundaries-with-food
• Avoid The Cookie Monster: Part 1: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/jan-2017-how-to-avoid-creating-a-cookie-monster-part-1
• Avoid The Cookie Monster Part 2: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/jan-2017-how-to-avoid-creating-a-cookie-monster-part-2
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I answer a student’s question about trusting the program she is in when it doesn’t seem to be working for her horse.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Video I referred to: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/finding-your-way-to-harmony-live-call-june-2026
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I answer a student’s question about how to handle fear as an older rider - but it really applies to riders of any age.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Moving Through Fear Video Classroom: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/jan-2018-overcoming-fear
• Blog I referred to: Maybe Today: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/a-technique-to-use-when-you-feel-fear-with-your-horse
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I’ll talk about how sometimes pressure, deadlines, and a bit of imagination helps you break your own patterns and discover better results.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Videos I referred to in this episode: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/clearer-canter-departs-in-26-seconds-june-2026 & https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/aug-2013-breaking-personal-patterns-to-progress-learning
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I’ll talk about rider balance, horse balance, and how to improve both when each is taking the other out of balance. I’ll also relate this to improving body work and movement dynamics.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Alignment On Circle Video: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/jan-2013-alignment-on-circle-riding
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
• (Free) Private Consultation
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I talk pressure and release and positive reinforcement in an (hopefully) helpful way, freeing you from the extreme opinions and helping you play where the truth is - in the middle. I also have a big announcement

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM - https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/
• (Free) Private Consultation - https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I talk about how YOUR way is more important than THE way. The path is only right, if it’s right for you.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• (Free) Private Consultation: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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In this episode I talk about Emotional Freedom Tapping with Sarah Louise Lilley and we are also joined by DN Instructor Shawna Lewis who uses EFT for herself and her horses. I think you’ll find this episode really interesting and useful.

About the Guest:

Sarah Louise Lilley is a clinical Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or “Tapping”) practitioner. A sought after coach and speaker, she helps equestrians overcome fears, blocks and trauma.

Known for her holistic and heart-centered approach, Sarah equips riders with tools that cultivate ease, trust, and clarity by releasing the root causes of anxious thinking and limiting beliefs.

Sarah has taken the stage at Equine Affaire (MA), US Pony Club Convention, Warwick Schiller’s Journey on Podcast Summit and collaborated with Wendy Murdoch on her popular series Webinars with Wendy. Sarah has appeared on numerous equestrian podcasts including: The Whole Equestrian with 5* Eventer Emily Hamel, WeHorse’s The Equestrian Connection with Danielle Crowell, and Horse Illustrated’s Barn Banter with Susan Friedland.

When she's not riding her horse or working with her clients, Sarah mentors the next generation of Practitioners at EFT Universe, alongside Dawson Church.

To learn more about Sarah, please visit http://emotionalfreedomwithsarah.com/ or Instagram @SarahLouiseLilley.

About the Host:

Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs.

Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training.

Resource Links:

• Download the Fearless and Free Tapping audio at: http://emotionalfreedomwithsarah.com/
• Sarah Lousie Lilley: http://emotionalfreedomwithsarah.com/ or Instagram @SarahLouiseLilley
• (Free) Private Consultation: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar
• Blog: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/110-accepting-praise
• How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
• AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
• Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
• Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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