In this episode, I want to talk about the power of clarity… how it is one of the MOST important things to focus on with your horse. Lack of clarity of communication is a leading cause of contortion and disharmony. When you a…
In this episode I’ll tell the story of my horse’s recent colic surgery… how we knew he needed it, how I navigated the emotional rollercoaster and how something helpful can come of experiences like this… About the Host: Karen…
I interview Antonia Henderson, Ph.D, to discuss how stress effects horses from a scientific point of view. She talks about Learned Helplessness, the importance of the Seeking Reflex, and how traditional ways of keeping horse…
In this episode I’ll talk about the most common solutions to dressage problems… and give you 5 NEW solutions that will help you even more… These 5 solutions are based on 5 truths for learning dressage that are not often disc…
In this episode of Ask Karen Anything, I answer 2 questions from students in my Video Classroom. One is about helping a horse maintain the canter, and the other is about a horse who balks. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author…
In this episode, I’ll talk about 9 habits for excellent horsemanship. These habits are what will help you problem-solve and better understand what is going on with your horse, and will give you more possibilities for things …
In this episode, I will take a look at the physical side of training for you and your horse. I’ll give you a blueprint for building strength, stamina, and coordination while avoiding falling into the trap of drilling, fatigu…
In this episode, I talk about paying attention to not just WHAT you do, but HOW you do it. I’ll share how I structured my courses in a way that helps students develop essential skills sooner, and be able to problem-solve bet…
In episode 7 I went deep into the arguments for and against doing dressage with or without a bit. In this episode I’ll share some stories of particular horses that I started and trained using a mixture of bits and bitless. I…
The topic of bitless dressage is one of THE biggest hot-button subjects. When I wrote a blog on this it broke my server because so many people were sharing and reading it. Many people believe you can’t do ‘real’ dressage wit…
I answer students’ questions! This episode is about biomechanics and motivation! I’ll be discussing a question about whether short strides are from a blocked back and how to help remedy that, as well as a question about how …
Finding the right teacher for you and your horse is a really important decision. Riding, competing, training, and teaching are all separate skill sets and not every professional is talented in all of them. In order to really…
Karen explains why the phrase: ‘Get your horse on the bit’ is a less than ideal way to teach riders to create the desired posture we are looking for in dressage. She’ll explain an alternative way of helping students create a…
In this episode Karen will give you 3 Guidelines to follow when doing exercises to improve the way your horse moves. You’ll hear the difference between healthy and unhealthy biomechanics, and the two different kinds of unhea…
This episode is based on one of Karen’s most popular blogs by the same name. Karen takes a look at one of the root sources of frustration and disappointment that riders often experience. She’ll take a 10,000 foot view of our…
We’re kicking off our podcast by exploring the most important factor in our riding success: US! Karen Rohlf answers the question: What Makes A Good Rider? The answer may be different than what you think! Karen answers this q…
