Horse Training in Harmony

EP272: ROI

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

EP271: Normal Isn't

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 i

EP270: Brideless

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

EP269: It's HOT!

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 D

EP268: Priming Our Attention

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 betw

EP267: Ask Karen Anything - Tricky Treats

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: Kare

EP266: Ask Karen Anything - Program Mismatch

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, autho

EP265: Ask Karen Anything: Fear

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, aut

EP264: Pressure, Deadlines, and Pretending

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

EP263: Chickens & Eggs

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 bod

EP262: Pressure Release Reward

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

EP261: Find Your Way

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 creato

EP260: Emotional Freedom Tapping with Sarah Louise Lilley

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 hors

EP259: Accepting Praise

In this episode I share a story about the power of accepting praise and contemplate whether to hold on to, or not, the old measures of success.  About the Host: Karen R

EP258: How to Learn Online

In this episode DN Instructor, Shawna Lewis and I talk about learning in online courses - why so many are disappointing, and what makes it possible to totally transform y

EP257: Rehabilitating The Equine Athlete

In this episode I talk about the pillars of rehabilitation I use when helping an equine athlete return to a mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy state. And the

EP256: Teaching Priorities

In this episode I reflect on my recent conference with all the DN Instructors, and share one piece about priorities for teaching. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author an

EP255: Using The Happy Athlete Training Scale

In this episode I explain a way to use the HATS to make better progress while prioritizing your horse’s well-being. It’s a short but hopefully very helpful episode that y

EP254: When Your Horse Knows Best

In this episode I talk about when my horse makes the best decisions, and how we need to be paying attention and ready to set aside our egos when that happens.  About the

EP 253: Exuberance Or Trouble?

In this episode I talk about how we should feel about our horse getting ‘big’ when online or at liberty. Will it make it more likely they’ll leap and buck under saddle? I