Do you want to advance up the levels without sacrificing your horse's welfare and your relationship with him? Do you find it confusing trying to reconcile competitive training techniques with methods that prioritize partnership? Get ready for some fresh insights and a deeper understanding of how to progress with your horse. This podcast invites an evolution in your training and learning experience. Karen Rohlf will give you specific techniques and exercises, ‘outside the box’ concepts, and perspectives from top professionals. This show will explore how you can create stronger partnerships and healthy biomechanics, and will help you be your best self for your horse and for your life; free from the fear of making mistakes and dogmatic ‘right vs wrong’ thinking. As an author, internationally popular clinician, and creator of the Dressage Naturally program, Karen has been filling in the missing pieces and catalyzing breakthroughs for amateur and professional horsemen and women around the world. This show will have something for riders of every level and discipline. Learn more at https://dressagenaturally.net/
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 9 hours 41 minutes
episode 21: EP021: Speaking with Karen Partisch about Craniosacral Therapy
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, what craniosacral therapy is, the role of fascia and more!
episode 20: EP020: Healthy Boundaries
In this episode I am going to talk about safe spaces and healthy boundaries. It’s about horses and also about life.
episode 19: EP019: Diamonds In The Dark
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 wanting it - wishing for it - planning it - practicing it!
episode 18: EP018: Pay Attention!
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 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...
episode 17: EP017: Partnership vs Leadership
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 the other. If you’ve ever wondered if you have to choose between ‘being nice’ to your horse and meeting your goals, you’re going to love this episode!
episode 16: EP016: The Power Of Clarity
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 are able to find clarity you and your horse will be much happier!
episode 15: EP015: Lessons From Atomic’s Colic Surgery
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…
episode 14: EP014: Happy Athlete From Psychology Perspective with Antonia Henderson, Ph.D
I interview Antonia Henderson, Ph.D, to discuss how stress effects horses from a scientific point of view. She talks about Learned Helplessness, the importance of the Seeking Reflex, and how traditional ways of keeping horses is not so healthy to the horse!
episode 13: EP013: The 5 Truths For Learning Dressage
In this episode I’ll talk about the most common solutions to dressage problems… and give you 5 NEW solutions that will help you even more… These 5 solutions are based on 5 truths for learning dressage that are not often discussed… Here we go Episode 13: The 5 truths for learning dressage.
episode 12: EP012: Ask Karen Anything!
In this episode of Ask Karen Anything, I answer 2 questions from students in my Video Classroom. One is about helping a horse maintain the canter, and the other is about a horse who balks.