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Karen Rohlf
Registrace 20. 01. 2007
Stronger Partnerships & Healthy Movement. Empowered Education for Heart-Centered Equestrians.
Here you will find videos of horses and other fun stuff!
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Here you will find videos of horses and other fun stuff!
Please visit the websites below for more information.
Begin In Harmony with Your Horse
(Excerpt from a longer training)
Too often finding 'harmony' with horses starts with techniques meant to make the horse 'give up, and do what WE want'. (sacking out, for example)
But it's not harmony if you had to fight to get it.
Instead, begin in harmony by joining them exactly where they are... And that begins as soon as we we start to think about and feel for them...
But so often when we think about our horses we think about our challenges with them.
❤️ 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣?
Enjoy this clip. Let me know your thoughts.
My Habits For Excellent Horsemanship program is where we begin with the mindset of a master horseman and go on from there.
👉 Habits For Excellent Horsemanship online course: dressagenaturally.net/habits
👉 Main Website: dressagenaturally.net
Too often finding 'harmony' with horses starts with techniques meant to make the horse 'give up, and do what WE want'. (sacking out, for example)
But it's not harmony if you had to fight to get it.
Instead, begin in harmony by joining them exactly where they are... And that begins as soon as we we start to think about and feel for them...
But so often when we think about our horses we think about our challenges with them.
❤️ 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣?
Enjoy this clip. Let me know your thoughts.
My Habits For Excellent Horsemanship program is where we begin with the mindset of a master horseman and go on from there.
👉 Habits For Excellent Horsemanship online course: dressagenaturally.net/habits
👉 Main Website: dressagenaturally.net
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EP197: Firmness with Fairness
zhlédnutí 175Před 19 hodinami
Episode Summary: In this episode I talk about how we can be firm while being fair, clear while being compassionate, and be non-negotiable while still giving horses the opportunity to have a choice. 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 disc...
EP196: Transitions
zhlédnutí 161Před 14 dny
In this episode I talk about transitions. I’ll give you some exercises to do with transitions to help your horse’s overall balance, engagement, and nimbleness. 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 wor...
EP195: Home
zhlédnutí 147Před měsícem
In this episode I explore common phrases I hear students use to describe their experience when learning DN. I seek to discover exactly why they say it, and what they were missing before. My hope is that this episode will help you stay more on track in your own journey. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changi...
EP194: Enrichment With Mary Richards
zhlédnutí 156Před měsícem
In this episode I am joined by Mary Richards to talk about enrichment which is basically about how to keep our horses in a way that allows them to be the happiest horses they can be. I think you’ll really love this conversation where we’ll learn how even small changes can make a big difference. You’ll learn about Social, Cognitive, Sensory, & Physical Enrichment. About the Guest: Mary Richards ...
EP193: Best of HTIH: Complicating Half Halts
zhlédnutí 132Před měsícem
This episode re-introduces a popular episode from the archives about the famous (infamous) half halt. The half halt is an important concept in dressage - AND it’s a term I actually rarely use. I get a lot of questions about it, and anyone who has studied dressage or has taken dressage lessons has been asked to do a half halt. If you’ve ever been confused about what a half halt is or how to do i...
EP192: Best of HTIH: Noticing
zhlédnutí 169Před 2 měsíci
This episode is a re-introduction of a favorite episode of mine that goes more into our own minds rather than just horse training techniques, but I promise, what is in this episode will be a HUGE help to your horsemanship. It talks about what we notice, how our neurology works against us noticing everything we can notice, and it will give ideas for how to notice more of what we need to notice i...
EP191: Dissolving Brace
zhlédnutí 219Před 2 měsíci
In this episode I talk about Brace, and more importantly, what we can do about it. As you might guess, the solution is a little about the horse, and about us. It takes 2 to keep a brace going, and it’s our responsibility to dissolve it. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational par...
Announcement: Time Management Help for Horse Professionals
zhlédnutí 93Před 3 měsíci
Time Management Help for Horse Professionals! Live Call with Karen Rohlf and Guest Expert Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking. Get your time management questions answered by experts who know the horse business. It's OK to put yourself first on your schedule. It's possible to have more time AND more income. Just because you love what you do doesn't mean you have to do it to EXHAUSTION. When: May 23rd, 4 pm ...
EP190: Best Of HTIH: Assumption Of Obligingness
zhlédnutí 131Před 3 měsíci
In this ‘Best Of’ episode I reintroduce an episode where I talk about an important belief that often is the root of conflict between horse and rider. It’s so important I want to revisit it again! 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 discip...
EP189: With Jim Masterson: The Masterson Method
zhlédnutí 261Před 3 měsíci
In this episode I am joined by Jim Masterson, founder of The Masterson Method - a breakthrough form of equine bodywork which helps enhance performance, suppleness, mobility, and comfort whilst developing the relationship and bond of trust between the horse and owner. About the Guest: Jim Masterson is the founder of The Masterson Method - a breakthrough form of equine bodywork which helps enhanc...
EP188: Best Of HTIH: Confidence Is Over-rated
zhlédnutí 178Před 3 měsíci
In this ‘Best Of’ episode I reintroduce an episode where I talk less about what to learn and do, and more about the process of learning and doing. It’s one of my favorite episodes and worth highlighting again. 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...
EP187: Best Of HTIH: What Makes A Good Rider?
zhlédnutí 161Před 4 měsíci
This episode goes deep into the HTIH archives as Karen re-introduces one of her favorite topics. It was the very first episode released: "What Makes A Good Rider?" This is something we all need to be thinking about every day with our horses, and Karen’s perspective on this subject may be different than what you think. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an ...
EP186: Principles in Practice
zhlédnutí 151Před 4 měsíci
In this episode I describe a lesson I taught recently in order to illustrate a practical application of some Dressage Naturally principles.This will help you understand how I strategized my approach to a challenge and hopefully it will help YOU be able to strategize, too! About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is cha...
EP185: Q&A Improving Rider Position
zhlédnutí 210Před 4 měsíci
In this episode I share a question from a student (and my answer) about her rider position. It’s not so much about what is the correct position, but how to approach improving it in the context of training your horse. How do you train your horse when you know you have things you need to improve in your own position? About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an int...
EP184: Real Life Transformation with Heidi Lowthorp and Niki Wilde Broadhead
zhlédnutí 117Před 4 měsíci
EP184: Real Life Transformation with Heidi Lowthorp and Niki Wilde Broadhead
EP183: Heart-Centered Horse Professionals.
zhlédnutí 147Před 5 měsíci
EP183: Heart-Centered Horse Professionals.
EP182: Creativity with Sandra Beaulieu
zhlédnutí 114Před 5 měsíci
EP182: Creativity with Sandra Beaulieu
Episode 181: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 2
zhlédnutí 104Před 5 měsíci
Episode 181: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 2
EP180: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 1
zhlédnutí 163Před 5 měsíci
EP180: Intention Of The Exercise, Part 1
EP178: Postural Rehabilitation with Dr. Karen Gellman
zhlédnutí 318Před 6 měsíci
EP178: Postural Rehabilitation with Dr. Karen Gellman
EP177: Anxiety, Excitement & So Much More with Jane Pike
zhlédnutí 549Před 6 měsíci
EP177: Anxiety, Excitement & So Much More with Jane Pike
Very AWKWARD interview by a famous art critic
zhlédnutí 499Před 7 měsíci
Very AWKWARD interview by a famous art critic
EP174: Ask Karen Anything - Behind the Vertical
zhlédnutí 230Před 7 měsíci
EP174: Ask Karen Anything - Behind the Vertical
Dissapontimg. Their are much more than that
I think thisis a enrchment. For both😅
And you need.a dog that listen to you. But what a joy! I have a young horse now, and my dog is always there to secure her. But i can ask my dog do.go forward, left, right, and stay. And sit on a ditanse
I have had dogs aroud horses for dekades
Thanks, Karen you have clarified my recent riding experience and how I reacted to it (pretty well for an old guy) I think I'm on the right track.
Such a beautiful display of true connection!
This actually brought a tear to my eye; so beautiful, so soft. I love being this way with my horse. He is a mustang, wild 7 months ago, and the whole process I have tried my best to be this way. Not nearly as graceful but we are getting there!
Great episode! It feels like it was meant just for me (lol). I can't wait to use these ideas!!
AuDHD for the win with horses!!
I have had this poem on my wall for a few years. It still stirs my heart every time I read it. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece.
Thanks, Karen, I thought it was just me when my mind told me what I saw instead of my eyes telling me what I saw. Gets scary when Traffic lights are involved and frustrating when you get to work an hour early because you perceive the clock as saying it is 3:00 am and time to get up, instead of the real-time of 2:00 am and you have another hour to snooze.
I found your website today by chance, and very much appreciated seeing the videos of the before and after schooling. Yes, I'm greatly inspired,candy I will be following up at your website. Thank you for posting your videos, which I found when I Googled bridleless dressage riding. Catie Gents, Conifer, CO
I'm here cause of the The Behavior Panel. Greg Hartley is great.
I'm still enjoying this material!
This is so wonderful 🥰
How you have your horse takes off In a center
Beautiful story ❤
This was great. Thank you ❤
Thanks for the effort Karen.
Fabulous podcast, thank you for re-posting, Karen! As to the cooperation of the horse, a long, long time ago my coach, Anne Howard said to me: "Look, its 120 pounds vs 1200 pounds. The horse isn't working for you because he has to, its because he WANTS to". Love that you're reiterating this 30 years later!
But why always the use of bits? I would love to be doing this without medal in my horses mouth
“Always the use of bits”? Perhaps you need to look more closely or look up the definition of ‘always’
Very informative! Thank you!
Fan’tabulous! You have to be a fan to get this so SPOT ON! 🫶🏻😄 Love it!
Coming into this episode late...Surfing with the behaviour dudes this evening😁. Interesting interview. Thank you. Wanted to share another level from an animal communicators point of view. I have found some of the horses I've worked with tend towards a heirarchy. This was surprising yet it also makes sense. I feel Karen, that you resonate a very grounded energy that seems somewhat natural for the horses to be able to handle. It makes sense that you would get the most out of your animals in that field. High respect for that. 💌 I find that many animals {horses included} seem to understand more subtle frequencies of sadness due to anger, over sadness due to grief, also anxiety due to fear and anxiety due to a disorder. There seems to be an understand of brain function and wavelengths within the mind that shows how we process information. So if those synapses are disrupted or unnatural in some way there is a sense of empathy there for that on some level. They are, along with other animals, routinely not given enough credit for the amount of information they process on the daily from us humans and other animals. No two are the same as we are as well. In reading your information box talking of 💟 "heart centered" 💟 commitment That's really where these animals come from. Oh! ...They also have a great sense of humor depending on the individual 🤠😊 Thank you for an enjoyable hour 🐎 ~S
Sre you sure it's shivers?
no... perhaps not. as he doesn't have some of the other symptoms like trouble backing up..... this video was from when i was first given this horse and I was told he was diagnosed with shivers... more likely a 'standing leg hyperflexion' ... which has some vets say can be an early sign of shivers... Other vets say this can be caused by an injury to the head (he does have some small scars on his face) or hindleg... At any rate, this particular issue is the same whether the horse has 'true shivers' or just this activity... there is some kind of neural loop going on from leg-brain, and this method beautifully worked around it and gave him a new option. Some of my students who have tried this on their shiver horses to help with hoof handling have reported that it helped them too.
But Greg didn't even realize that horses relaxed breathing out where the nostrils vibrate, was just that a cleansing sigh. But I do appreciate and happy that Greg admires horses. Remember too, the military breaks you down so they can build you back up, sort of like the mentality of a horse being "Broken" That's not a good way to go, in my opinion. But Greg is right- "A Bucket represents food" yep! lol Greg is one of the more honest/sincere panelists of the group
The horses interacted with you by choice. I can imagine that every interaction between horses, even amongst themselves causes some kind of tension in every individual. Without tension no interaction is possible. Same applies to interaction between species. Feel blessed for the gift they gave you.
this is amazing! my 4y/o has shivers and we always struggle with the farrier, i will definitely give this a go!! roughly how long did it take until you saw results?
Each step progressed in eqch session. They key to ultimate success was to not skip steps and to go back to previous steps if necessary.
I also clocked onto that song very quickly. Crazy how so many people are still asleep
Terrible term, its awful how these beautiful creatures are treated by many, i dont have a horse, i literally drive out tland stop to see random horses, theres something so special about them, i love their strength and wisdom, they are so spiritual and emotionally intelligent ❤️ thank you for sharing ❤️ keep shining ✨️
One of the most timely and positive podcasts about the current state of affairs not only in the horse world, but globally. Bravo Karen you never fail to advocate for our equine partners who ever so patiently and stoically wait for us to catch up to the level of consciousness they are trying to convey. Some may think these words are woo-woo, however whatever the label your podcast is spot on. Jimmy Wofford wrote a very good article about horse abuse within the industry, it was published by Practical Horseman and is still easily accessible online. Your sentiments mirror his, and then some.
thank you so much. I appreciate you taking the time to write that. I hope you pass it along to any instructor who needs help thriving (especially the heart-centered ones)... this new resource we have is the easiest one yet for professionals to get the help they need... Please share! dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
Awesome!
This was amazing to watch. There was some body language of yours that I noticed, and wasn't sure if it was intentional or not. In the beginning you had your arms crossed across your body while your horse was deeply resting. Around the 7.27 mark in the video you dropped your arms and were just hand over hand at your lower abdomen, and he immediately cocked his right ear towards you. Things started to change and he became more alert, started the scratch with his hind leg and you went in and supported the itch he wasn't completely getting to. I was wondering if the crossed arms to uncrossed arms was intentional on your part? I was amazed at how you made a further connection with him with the scratching and how he became slowly open to your suggestion of going in his stall. He did it in his own time and on his own terms. Very beautiful to watch :-)
Brilliant explanation of the biomechanics and the trust required. Lovely artwork too! <3
You are absolutely brilliant. I just discovered this after becoming a heavy user of these gentlemen since discovering them- you have absolutely nailed them to the smallest minutiae possible- I tip my hat to you, for sure - much respect ✊🏽 outstanding, nailed it - my teenage daughter just came out of her dungeon room to see what was wrong because I was laughing like a fool, full on and with joyous abandon - this happens so little what with the crippling depression and anxiety, I can't emphasize enough how much I need this video in my life to watch over and over again - with most sincere gratitude, warmly, Jamie from New Haven, Ct.
I’d love to see a video of Greg jousting! What a fascinating insight into his other activities other than behaviour analysis. Thankyou.
Thank you ❤
Beautiful
Bet that podcast sent your brain to thinking!
✨💓 blessed my intuition and heart led me down this same path, keep shinning ladies and sharing💯
Thank you for posting this. This was really insightful and gave me a lot to think about. The mare I'm working with is the "low energy, negotiator" type you mentioned. Her ear pinning has gotten a bit worse, but she does more than that. Her eyes dart around a lot, pretty far away from me. The outer white of her eyes are red. She's been getting pinny eared and nippy when grooming. The harder you think about this, the more complicated of a problem it becomes. Its easier for a lot of people to simply "smack" their horse and tell them "bad," but I'm trying my best to understand the animal as being an intelligent and emotional being.
She was the shut down type and I think its also a result of her coming out of shut down. On the complete opposite side of the coin, she's been nickering a lot more. She nickers when I dismount her. The other day, she was having an absolute giggle fit nickering while we were working lateral flexion. Why, I couldn't say.
have you made any improvements? My horse is the same. He just would rather not share a space with me, pins his ears etc.
@@oatspoons279 Yes. What I was doing wrong was I was too fixated on the issue. I was manifesting it myself by worrying about it in a weird way. I was spending to much time looking at her directly in her eye. If your horse is the same, I would recommend not staring at him directly in the face and ignoring whatever he's doing with his ears for a while and see if that helps.
Amazing and spot on. Agree with above. Y'all 100% nailed them and then some. Brava!
My farrier told me that if I ride my horse correctly it will change the way his feet grow out, to his benefit. He was correct.
Yes! It’s all connected and equal doorways to healthy and balanced functioning.
What a brilliant conversation! I learned so much and will be seeing my horse through much wiser eyes. Many thanks to you both ❤
Wow this is beyond precious Karen. Thank you for not editing the video down. Would you say atomic pain level is fairly high with this flare up? I could see his nostrils quite flared and tense. They are such stoic creatures eh? What causes him to have these flare ups do you know?
Wow! That is absolutely beautiful. I know you wouldn’t do that in a normal situation, because, of course, being decisive is important. But that was really beautiful.
I wonder if this would work with my mare. I'm a firm believer in energy work, and animal communication, but my mare Luna and I seem to be at an impasse lately. She has started a habit of becoming very anxious and bargy with her shoulder when I bring her in to the barn at night. while we're in her pen, she is calm, willing and her usual sweet self. The moment we cross the threshold of her pen and turns into a frantic dragon who runs in tight circles around me, almost hitting me tierh her shoulder. Conventional methods of getting her to back off fall on her deaf ears. My energy gets thrown out of whack because I have PTSD and Anxiety myself, and her anxiety makes ME anxious which doesn't help at all. I think I'll start talking to her more, and projecting my wishes to her. Thank you for sharing this. I'll let you know how it goes. :)
What an awesome video! My horse sometimes wants to stay and eat hay in his stable and I need to take him out to his herd because I need to go to work. He will listen when I really ask to go, but I like your approach so much more. Am definitely going to try it. I love your podcasts, they are filed with wisdom.
Oh my… I love you for this. Thank You so much for giving us the opportunity to see this (and thanks for not editing the waiting part), it is something I will use with my animals. ❤️
So gorgeous ❤