In this episode I talk with Sandra Beaulieu, the award-winning author of FREESTYLE: The Ultimate Guide to Riding, Training, and Competing to Music. Sandra is a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, a USDF Freestyle Bronze Bar recipient, and a USDF "L" Graduate.  

She saw a need in the dressage world for do-it-yourself freestyle information and is passionate about helping riders begin the dance with their horse.  

We’ll talk about why you might want to ride to music even if you don’t want to do a competitive musical freestyle… and how to start creating one if you do. She has a free download for you with some great tips… 

About the Guest: 

Sandra Beaulieu is a creative equestrian that combines her passion for dressage, equine art, and musical freestyle to inspire and help others have fun with their horses. She is an author, a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, a USDF Freestyle Bronze Bar recipient, and a USDF "L" Graduate.  Sandra performs with her horse at special events like Equitana, the Equine Affaire, and BreyerFest. She believes that positive energy, love, and creativity are the key ingredients to create a strong bond with your horse. You can learn more about her at: https://beginthedance.com/.

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 GIFT: Sandra’s Freestyle Freebies: https://www.thecreativeequestrian.com/freestyle-freebies
• Sandra’s Website: https://www.thecreativeequestrian.com/about 
• Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ 
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Lateral Work Simplified Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sideways 
• Sweet Spot Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot 
• Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off 
• Ask a question for the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything 
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ 
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://dressagenaturally.net/habits. 
• Happy Athlete Training Scale: https://dressagenaturally.net/training-scale/ 
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/ 
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand 

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