Horse Training in Harmony

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 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:
Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
(Free) Private Consultation
Blog: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/110-accepting-praise
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/

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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 your riding in an online course. This discussion will help you spend your education money and time more wisely.
About the Guest:
Shawna Lewis is a Dressage Naturally Licensed Instructor, living in North Carolina. Shawna has been Karen’s assistant at Dressage Naturally since its early years. She has been the Dressage Naturally ‘Course Concierge’ and is very in touch with the student experiences. Shawna is masterful at creating safe learning environments for her horse and human students. You can contact her at [email protected] and can book a private consultation with her here.

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:
Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
(Free) Private Consultation: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar

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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 good news, is you can use these same pillars to train in a way that avoids the problems in the first place.
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:
Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
Related Blog: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/140-rehabilitating-the-mind-and-body-of-an-equine-athlete
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/
Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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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 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:
Video Playing Ball with horses: https://youtu.be/Klgeq9CAx4E
Principles & Priorities: https://dressagenaturally.net/dressage-naturally-methodology/principles-priorities/
Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
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/
Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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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 you can put into practice right away.

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:
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/
Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits.
Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand


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