Horse Training in Harmony

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, 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.

Resource Links:
Moving Through Fear Video Classroom: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/jan-2018-overcoming-fear
Blog I referred to: Maybe Today: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/a-technique-to-use-when-you-feel-fear-with-your-horse
Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
(Free) Private Consultation
How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/


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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 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. 

Resource Links:
Videos I referred to in this episode: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/clearer-canter-departs-in-26-seconds-june-2026 & https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/aug-2013-breaking-personal-patterns-to-progress-learning
Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
(Free) Private Consultation
How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
 Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/


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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 body work and movement dynamics.

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.

Resource Links:
Alignment On Circle Video: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/jan-2013-alignment-on-circle-riding
Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
(Free) Private Consultation
How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

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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 truth is - in the middle. I also have a big announcement

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. 
Resource Links:
Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM - https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/
(Free) Private Consultation - https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar
How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
 Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/


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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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 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. 

Resource Links:
(Free) Private Consultation: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar
How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
 Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
Private Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707
The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd/
Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-course
Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/


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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