Horse Training in Harmony

By: Karen Rohlf
  • Summary

  • 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/
    Copyright 2025 Karen Rohlf
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Episodes
  • EP219: Musical Freestyle with Sandra Beaulieu
    Mar 7 2025

    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...
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • EP218: Lateral Work & Self Carriage
    Feb 28 2025

    In this episode I talk about a couple of excerpts from my book. This time it’s about lateral work and self carriage.

    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:

    • 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
    • Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
    • 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

    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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    38 mins
  • EP217: The Dance
    Feb 14 2025

    In this episode I talk about the most important middle between reward and punishment: Communication and Dancing.

    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:

    • Sweet Spot Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot
    • Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
    • Text Messages From Karen: https://dressagenaturally.net/textme Use code: 50Special to get first month at 50% off
    • The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
    • 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

    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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    35 mins

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free from pressure

Loved the reminder of freeing yourself up & beginner mind . I've experienced this before.

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