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Horse Training in Harmony

Karen Rohlf
Horse Training in Harmony
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  • Horse Training in Harmony

    EP254: When Your Horse Knows Best

    13/02/2026 | 31 mins.
    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 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:
     Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
    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/
    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

    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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    EP 253: Exuberance Or Trouble?

    06/02/2026 | 31 mins.
    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? Is it OK or not OK to allow it?

    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/
    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


    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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    EP252: What to Do When You See Mistreatment

    30/01/2026 | 49 mins.
    In this episode I continue my exploration of what we can do to help horses when they are being mistreated. Helping to improve horse welfare isn’t just about taking action in the worst cases, it is about bringing awareness to the smaller moments in a way that creates change.
    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:
    Blog: What to do when you see mistreatment: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/what-to-do-when-you-see-abuse
    BLOG: A few ways to look at welfare issues: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/a-few-ways-to-look-at-horse-welfare-issues 
    BLOG: Smoke Mirrors & Horse Welfare: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/smoke-mirrors-horse-welfare 
    AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
    Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
    Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
    How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats Discount code: HATS100 to save $100
    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...
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    EP251: USPC Equine Welfare Task Force

    09/01/2026 | 1h
    In this episode I am joined by the USPC Equine Welfare Task Force, made up of: Dr Stacy Anderson, Heather Bell, Dr Laura Thompson, Christina Keim. In creating this, they are leading the way for education on equine wellness and will have a huge influence on a new generation of horsemen. This is so important and I’m excited to have these wonderful women on the pod. I think you’ll love hearing about what they’ve created and will be left feeling optimistic.

    About the Guests:
    Christina Keim, M.Ed., M.F.A. is an award-winning equestrian journalist and professional horsewoman with over 25 years experience in the industry. Her written work has appeared extensively in top equestrian publications, and she is the author of the new book, Unwanted: the Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis. For nearly twenty years a top intercollegiate hunter seat coach, Ms. Keim now teaches compassionate horsemanship and offers Equestrian Yoga and Mounted Mindfulness sessions both on the road and out of her Cold Moon Farm in Rochester, New Hampshire (christinakeim.com).
    Heather Bell: Life member of USPC. Graduate A. Career as a Wildlife biologist specializing in endangered species recovery, and leading agencies through contentious decisions and change. 
    Dr. Stacy Anderson DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS-LA is an equine surgeon who serves as Dean of the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University. A Pony Club Graduate ‘A,’ she has served as a USPC National Examiner, national committee member, and contributor to the USPC Equine Welfare Taskforce. Dr. Anderson has trained and competed horses and riders through Preliminary level eventing and Prix St. George level dressage. She is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist, and is currently working toward her Gold medal with her12 year old Swedish warmblood gelding.
    Dr Laura Thompson has been an ambulatory equine vet in northern Colorado for almost 25 years. She teaches part time at Front Range Community college for the last 20+ years. She has her USPC H-A rating and still rides and competes. Her daughter competes at the FEI level in vaulting and they trained their own horse from scratch to FEI.
    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:
    Article about USPC Equine Welfare Task Force: https://www.chronofhorse.com/article/uspc-brings-equine-welfare-to-the-forefront-with-happyhealthyhorse-initiative/
    Pony Club Vision & Values:
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    EP250: Low Performance with Dr Jenny Susser

    02/01/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
    In this episode I speak with high performance expert Dr Jenny Susser, a self described athlete, scientist, horse lover and people expert. She helps people with high performance, but today I’m going to ask her about embracing contentedness with “low performance”… and what that even means. This talk will get personal as I share some challenges I’ve been having at this point in my life & career.

    About the Guest:
    Dr. Jenny has a doctoral degree in Clinical Health Psychology, specializing in Sport & Performance Psychology, Dr. Jenny is a New York State licensed psychologist, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and a member of the USOC Olympic Registry, the highest distinction a Sport Psychologist can obtain in the United States.
    A former high performing athlete, Dr. Jenny was a four-year All-American swimmer and then assistant coach at UCLA, Pac-10 Champion, swam on two national teams, and competed at the 1988 Olympic Trials.
    Dr. Jenny has worked with Division I collegiate teams from UCLA, USC, and Hofstra University, individual high school athletes of all levels, and athletes of all sports and ages, professional, international, Olympic, and amateur. Dr. Jenny was the 2012 USET Olympic Team Sport Psychologist for the United States Olympic Dressage Team in London.
    After working for a decade with high performing athletes, Dr. Jenny took her experience to the corporate world, applying the tools of high performance to the pressures of the business world. As a keynote speaker and corporate trainer.
    With a philosophy of blending of science/research, education, experience, and intuition, her ability to flex and draw from multi-dimensional resources creates a powerful experience and remarkable results. Dr. Jenny successfully applies her years of experience promoting health, wellness, and performance to sport and corporate teams and individuals looking to make a lasting, positive difference in their professional and personal lives.
    I’ve known Dr Jenny from my days living on Long Island… Now we are both here in Ocala.
    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:
    FREE Postural Rehabilitation Webinar with Dr Gellman: https://dnkarenr.krtra.com/t/xY1hza5wq0rK
    AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
    Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
    Ask a question or leave a message for the pod:

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About Horse Training in Harmony

Do you want to advance up the levels without sacrificing your horse's welfare and your relationship with him? Do you find it confusing trying to reconcile competitive training techniques with methods that prioritize partnership? Get ready for some fresh insights and a deeper understanding of how to progress with your horse. This podcast invites an evolution in your training and learning experience. Karen Rohlf will give you specific techniques and exercises, ‘outside the box’ concepts, and perspectives from top professionals. This show will explore how you can create stronger partnerships and healthy biomechanics, and will help you be your best self for your horse and for your life; free from the fear of making mistakes and dogmatic ‘right vs wrong’ thinking. As an author, internationally popular clinician, and creator of the Dressage Naturally program, Karen has been filling in the missing pieces and catalyzing breakthroughs for amateur and professional horsemen and women around the world. This show will have something for riders of every level and discipline. Learn more at https://dressagenaturally.net/
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