In this episode, I am joined by Sharon Madere. Sharon is a certified horse behavior consultant where she focuses on equine problem-solving and behavior modification. We will talk about her program for breeding, raising, and …
This episode is about artificial and auxiliary aids. Things like bits, spurs, sticks, draw reins, etc. I’ll talk about what they are for and how to decide whether or not you want to use them. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, aut…
In this episode I answer a student’s question about what to do when you normally work by yourself, you want to use partnership-based techniques… and you run into a tough or dangerous challenge with your horse, and people aro…
In this episode, I will take a look at the common ways horses and students get stuck and more importantly how to get unstuck! It’s normal that our progress sometimes comes rapidly and sometimes is slower. It’s even normal fo…
Today’s episode explores the purpose of doing dressage. I’ll look at it separate from our own human goals, and instead talk about the purpose with respect to how it can (and should) benefit the horse. About the Host: Karen…
I love answering student questions. I get a lot of information not only from the question but from HOW the question is asked. In this episode, I will share what I have learned from decades of answering student questions abou…
It’s not fun when your horse is injured or otherwise set back. But often there is more we can do than stop all progress and feel sorry for ourselves. In this episode, I’ll talk about how I handle it when my horses are injure…
In this episode, I’ll talk about the use of pressure in training. It is not such a simple issue. It sounds nice to say we don’t want to use pressure but is that really desirable or even possible? About the Host: Karen Rohlf,…
In this episode I’ll talk about the 3 filters I use to observe a horse or horse and rider. This is especially helpful when I meet a new horse and rider. It helps me see the big picture so I can best know how to help them. Di…
I recently asked people on FB what they were doing when they listened to my podcast. Many people were driving, some were doing household chores, some were in the bathtub, some having a cuppa tea or coffee, and there was lots…
In this episode of AKA I answer a question from a student about what to do when her horse loses forward energy during dressage movements. This is a very common issue and I give many tips and strategies that can help you! Abo…
In this episode of AKA, I answer a couple of questions from students… The first one has to do with how to handle it when you have an instructor, but you want to take clinics from other trainers or instructors… Then I answer …
In this episode, I talk about the importance of being YOU! So many students miss a deeper relationship with their horse or miss important moments in their training because they are paralyzed by a fear of ‘doing it wrong’. Ma…
In this episode I speak with Dr. Renee Tucker DVM about holistic veterinary care, her Tucker Biokinetic Technique and how to prevent suspensory issues. I’ve never heard anyone talk about suspensory issues the way she does, s…
In this episode I speak with Dr Jenny Susser. Dr jenny is a sports psychologist and we talk about goals, failure, and confidence (among other things). She offers really great insights and gives many practical things you can …
In this episode I’ll take a look at what ‘professional’ looks like when it comes to horse care…I’ll look at what I call the factory-training business model and why we need to change it…. …I’ll share a bit of my story of when…
In this new year’s episode, I ponder life, meaning, creation, recreation & art - and of course, horses. This episode is part answering a student’s question, part rambling, part life philosophy, and part not-totally well thou…
In this episode I interview Karen Partisch about Craniosacral Therapy for horses and humans. Karen is a big part of my team that keeps me and my horses at our best. We’ll talk about the power of relaxation and energy work, w…
In this episode I am going to talk about safe spaces and healthy boundaries. It’s about horses and also about life. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clin…
In this episode I’m going to talk about making progress… I’ll share some wisdom from the DN book and will discuss how to practice making training plans. Making progress is not just about gathering information - it’s about wa…
In this episode I’ll talk a bit about curiosity, distraction and evasiveness and how to know which it is and what to do about it. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally r…
In this episode I will talk about leadership vs partnership… and will explore how I don’t think you have to make a choice between being a partner or being a leader for your horse… in fact one of those can’t happen without th…
In this episode, I want to talk about the power of clarity… how it is one of the MOST important things to focus on with your horse. Lack of clarity of communication is a leading cause of contortion and disharmony. When you a…
In this episode I’ll tell the story of my horse’s recent colic surgery… how we knew he needed it, how I navigated the emotional rollercoaster and how something helpful can come of experiences like this… About the Host: Karen…
