Horse Training in Harmony

By Karen Rohlf

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 ... more

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June 12, 2026EP264: Pressure, Deadlines, and Pretending
In this episode I’ll talk about how sometimes pressure, deadlines, and a bit of imagination helps you break your own patterns and discover better results.

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:
Videos I referred to in this episode: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/clearer-canter-departs-in-26-seconds-june-2026 & https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/aug-2013-breaking-personal-patterns-to-progress-learning
Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
(Free) Private Consultation
How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
 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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June 05, 2026EP263: Chickens & Eggs
In this episode I’ll talk about rider balance, horse balance, and how to improve both when each is taking the other out of balance. I’ll also relate this to improving body work and movement dynamics.
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:
Alignment On Circle Video: https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/videos/jan-2013-alignment-on-circle-riding
Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dressagenaturally.net/classroom
(Free) Private Consultation
How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
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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38min
May 29, 2026EP262: Pressure Release Reward
In this episode I talk pressure and release and positive reinforcement in an (hopefully) helpful way, freeing you from the extreme opinions and helping you play where the truth is - in the middle. I also have a big announcement

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:
Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM - https://dressagenaturallyvideoclassroom.vhx.tv/
(Free) Private Consultation - https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar
How To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hats
AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092
 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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58min
May 01, 2026EP261: Find Your Way
In this episode I talk about how YOUR way is more important than THE way. The path is only right, if it’s right for you.
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:
(Free) Private Consultation: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar
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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20min
April 17, 2026EP260: Emotional Freedom Tapping with Sarah Louise Lilley
In this episode I talk about Emotional Freedom Tapping with Sarah Louise Lilley and we are also joined by DN Instructor Shawna Lewis who uses EFT for herself and her horses. I think you’ll find this episode really interesting and useful.

About the Guest:
Sarah Louise Lilley is a clinical Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or “Tapping”) practitioner. A sought after coach and speaker, she helps equestrians overcome fears, blocks and trauma.
Known for her holistic and heart-centered approach, Sarah equips riders with tools that cultivate ease, trust, and clarity by releasing the root causes of anxious thinking and limiting beliefs.
Sarah has taken the stage at Equine Affaire (MA), US Pony Club Convention, Warwick Schiller’s Journey on Podcast Summit and collaborated with Wendy Murdoch on her popular series Webinars with Wendy. Sarah has appeared on numerous equestrian podcasts including: The Whole Equestrian with 5* Eventer Emily Hamel, WeHorse’s The Equestrian Connection with Danielle Crowell, and Horse Illustrated’s Barn Banter with Susan Friedland.
When she's not riding her horse or working with her clients, Sarah mentors the next generation of Practitioners at EFT Universe, alongside Dawson Church.
To learn more about Sarah, please visit EmotionalFreedomwithSarah.com or Instagram @SarahLouiseLilley.
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:
Download the Fearless and Free Tapping audio at: EmotionalFreedomwithSarah.com
Sarah Lousie Lilley: EmotionalFreedomwithSarah.com or Instagram @SarahLouiseLilley
(Free) Private Consultation: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar
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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April 03, 2026EP259: Accepting Praise
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/

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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26min
March 27, 2026EP258: How to Learn Online
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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54min
March 20, 2026EP257: Rehabilitating The Equine Athlete
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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48min
March 13, 2026EP256: Teaching Priorities
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

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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36min
February 27, 2026EP255: Using The Happy Athlete Training Scale
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

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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