In this episode I talk with Sandra Beaulieu, the award-winning author of FREESTYLE: The Ultimate Guide to Riding, Training, and Competing to Music. Sandra is a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, a USDF Freestyle Bronze Bar recipient, and a USDF "L" Graduate. 

She saw a need in the dressage world for do-it-yourself freestyle information and is passionate about helping riders begin the dance with their horse. 

We’ll talk about why you might want to ride to music even if you don’t want to do a competitive musical freestyle… and how to start creating one if you do. She has a free download for you with some great tips…

About the Guest:

Sandra Beaulieu is a creative equestrian that combines her passion for dressage, equine art, and musical freestyle to inspire and help others have fun with their horses. She is an author, a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, a USDF Freestyle Bronze Bar recipient, and a USDF "L" Graduate.  Sandra performs with her horse at special events like Equitana, the Equine Affaire, and BreyerFest. She believes that positive energy, love, and creativity are the key ingredients to create a strong bond with your horse. You can learn more about her at: https://beginthedance.com/.

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

• FREE GIFT: Sandra’s Freestyle Freebies: https://thecreativeequestrian.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/freestyle-freebies
• Sandra’s Website: https://www.thecreativeequestrian.com/about
• Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Lateral Work Simplified Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sideways
• Sweet Spot Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot
• Text Messages From Karen:

In this episode I talk about a couple of excerpts from my book. This time it’s about lateral work and self carriage.

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Lateral Work Simplified Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sideways
• Sweet Spot Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot
• Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off
• Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
• Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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In this episode I talk about the most important middle between reward and punishment: Communication and Dancing.

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

• Sweet Spot Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot
• Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
• Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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In this episode I talk about when it’s appropriate to prioritize improving how your horse moves. Doing it too soon or too late both have consequences…The most important thing is you learn how to do 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.

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.

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

• Sweet Spot Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot
• Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
• Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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In this episode I’ll talk about variety - the kind we choose, and the kind we don’t.

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

• Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
• Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start
• Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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In this episode I muse about motivation and WHY we do horses… and how that may or may not affect the results we get. I’ll also share another story of how smart my horse Atomic is.

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

• Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
• Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start
• Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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In this episode I talk with Dr. Karen Gellman who specializes in biomechanics. She is part of a team of people who created the Postural Rehabilitation program. We’ll be talking about Equine Dentistry and Posture. It is full of valuable information. Not to be missed!

About the Guest:

Dr. Karen Gellman is a graduate of Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, and has a doctorate from Cornell in animal locomotion biomechanics. She has advanced training and certification in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic and has practiced these and other holistic modalities since 1995.   She teaches internationally about posture, locomotion biomechanics, equine dentistry and veterinary complementary therapies to veterinary professionals and allied professions. And is a teacher in the postural rehabilitation course she co-created

Dr. Gellman is the research director for Maximum Horsepower Research, receiving an AHVMF grant in 2014 to study posture in horses.  The first paper from this work, "Standing Horse Posture: a longer stance is more stable", published in 2022, was recently featured in Equus Magazine.  In 2019, Dr. Gellman founded Plena Curae Botanical Solutions, a company making novel botanical pain solutions for pets and horses, and in 2021 began developing DVM Detective, a platform for on-line virtual holistic veterinary care and education.  

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

• More about Dr. Gellman’s Postural Rehabilitation Program: https://dressagenaturally.net/posturecourse
• Handout from Dr. Gellman: PDF on Equine Dentistry
• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
• 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/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship:

This is a bonus New Year Letter from Karen.

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. 

Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry.

Resource Links:

• Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
• Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start
• Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it!

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