Episodes

March 22, 2024

EP187: Best Of HTIH: What Makes A Good Rider?

This episode goes deep into the HTIH archives as Karen re-introduces one of her favorite topics. It was the very first episode released: "What Makes A Good Rider?" This is something we all need to be thinking about every day…
March 15, 2024

EP186: Principles in Practice

In this episode I describe a lesson I taught recently in order to illustrate a practical application of some Dressage Naturally principles. This will help you understand how I strategized my approach to a challenge and hopef…
March 8, 2024

EP185: Q&A Improving Rider Position

In this episode I share a question from a student (and my answer) about her rider position. It’s not so much about what is the correct position, but how to approach improving it in the context of training your horse. How do …
March 1, 2024

EP184: Real Life Transformation with Heidi Lowthorp and Niki Wilde Broadhead

In this episode I am joined by Heidi Lowthorp and Niki Wilde Broadhead, who are part of the Transform Your Business Dream Team that help heart-centered horse professionals. They will be sharing stories of their own transform…
Feb. 23, 2024

EP183: Heart-Centered Horse Professionals

In this episode I talk about how important it is that the really nice, compassionate, heart-centered horse professionals thrive. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally re…
Feb. 16, 2024

EP182: Creativity with Sandra Beaulieu

In this episode I talk with Sandra Beaulieu about creativity and horses, and how you can express your own creativity with your horse. About the Guest: Sandra Beaulieu is a creative equestrian that combines her passion for dr…
Feb. 9, 2024

EP181: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 2

In this episode I continue the theme  from the last episode which was about the importance of knowing WHY you are doing an exercise. This time with more of a dressagey focus. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator o…
Feb. 2, 2024

EP180: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 1

In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of knowing WHY you are doing an exercise. This will apply to the most basic or advanced exercises. When you don’t know why you are doing an exercise you can miss golden training…
Jan. 26, 2024

EP179: Advocacy: Speak Your Truth

In this episode I’ll talk about the importance of advocating for our horses, and how that advocacy actually has to start with ourselves.. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internati…
Jan. 19, 2024

EP178: Postural Rehabilitation with Dr. Karen Gellman

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 the multi-faceted approach to helping your…
Jan. 12, 2024

EP177: Anxiety, Excitement & So Much More With Jane Pike

In this episode, I’m joined by Jane Pike, who helps me answer a student’s question about anxiety vs. excitement. Jane will share a bit of her own personal journey, and will talk about how relaxation, excitement, and anxiety …
Jan. 5, 2024

EP176: Cycles

In this Happy New Year episode Karen ponders the different cycles that we can experience in life and of course horsemanship. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recogn…
Dec. 22, 2023

EP175: Quick Message

A quick message of gratitude for all listeners before I take a podcast hiatus until January 5th. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changi…
Dec. 15, 2023

EP174: Ask Karen Anything - Behind the Vertical

In this episode I’ll answer a student’s question about whether it’s ever OK for a horse to be behind the vertical. It’s an important subject, not only for dressage riders... About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of…
Dec. 8, 2023

EP173: Bareback

In this episode I’ll talk about riding bareback, the pros and cons, the hows, and the whys.. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing t…
Dec. 1, 2023

EP172: What Makes The Difference

Everyone’s looking for the best system, the magic exercise, and the necessary techniques. These are important, for sure, but there’s something else that makes all the difference. In this episode I’ll attempt to define the el…
Nov. 24, 2023

EP171: Giving Thanks

In this Thanksgiving episode, I’ll be contemplating gratitude for all the things that didn’t go as planned or that might not have been welcomed or appreciated at the time they happened. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author an…
Nov. 17, 2023

EP170: Dogs & Horses with Brenda Aloff

In this episode, I am joined by professional dog trainer Brenda Aloff. She is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, clinician and author. She’ll be answering a student’s question about how to keep horses and d…
Nov. 10, 2023

EP169: Dr. Raquel Butler Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Raquel Butler of Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics, in Australia. We’ll talk about listening to your horse when something doesn’t feel right, and the importance of a multi-faceted approach …
Nov. 3, 2023

EP168: Queen Natilla’s Performance

In this episode, I’ll tell the story of a recent bareback and bridleless performance I did with Natilla. I’ll share how we prepared, how it went, and of course, some super cute stories about my big beautiful mare. About the …
Oct. 27, 2023

EP167: The Unbearable Heaviness of Horsemanship

In this episode, I’ll talk about a trending message that I think is inaccurate and unhelpful. In fact, I think it is working against the best interests of horses and the humans that care so much about them. About the Host: K…
Oct. 20, 2023

EP166: Happy Athlete Training Scale

In this episode, I talk about the Dressage Naturally Happy Athlete training scale, and how you can use it as a blueprint for decision-making with your horse. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Natura…
Oct. 13, 2023

EP165: Ask Karen Anything - Rubbing On Wall When Riding

In this episode I answer a student’s question about how sometimes when riding her horse gets too close to the fence and her legs get rubbed into the arena boards. She shares what her instructor has told her, and of course I’…
Oct. 6, 2023

EP164: Claim Your Cape

In this episode, I talk about why partnership isn’t enough. It’s time to claim your cape and be your horse’s superhero! About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized …