Episodes

  • EP209: The Basics
    Nov 22 2024

    In this episode I talk about the power of the basics and some essential things you’ll want to get great at.

    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:

    • Happiness & Harmony Workshop (time sensitive) https://dressagenaturally.net/harmony
    • 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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    29 mins
  • EP208: Harmony
    Nov 8 2024

    In this episode, I’ll muse about harmony. It’s not about everything being perfect. You can harmonize with disharmony!

    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:

    • Happiness & Harmony Workshop (time sensitive) https://dressagenaturally.net/harmony
    • 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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    36 mins
  • EP207: Performance Story #2
    Nov 1 2024

    In this episode, I tell a story about some recent performances and teaching I did at the Iberian Showcase at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. I’ll share my experience and the behind the scenes story.

    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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    57 mins
  • EP206: Suppleness
    Oct 18 2024

    In this episode, Karen talks about suppleness and key factors to help your horse maximize his potential for it! It’s an important quality that has mental, emotional and physical aspects. It’s an amazing feeling to ride a supple 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. 

    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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    37 mins
  • EP205: Spurs & Double Bridles
    Oct 11 2024

    With double bridles and spurs 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.

    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:

    • Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
    • 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: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
    • Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
    • 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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    31 mins
  • EP204: Tour of the Temenos
    Sep 27 2024

    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.

    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. HerFor The Love OfThe 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:

    • Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot
    • Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
    • 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: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
    • Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
    • 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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    48 mins
  • EP203: Precision & Play
    Sep 20 2024

    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.

    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:

    • Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot
    • 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: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
    • Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
    • 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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    32 mins
  • EP202: Imaginary Loss
    Sep 13 2024

    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.

    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

    • Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot
    • Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
    • Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
    • 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/
    • 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/
    • 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!

    Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!

    Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

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    32 mins