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 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 Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are 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:

● Blog: Dissolving Brace: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/dissolving-brace

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

● Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/

● Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh. Save $100 with code: SAVE100

● The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/

● The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd

● Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/

● Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start

● Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything

● Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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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 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 Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are 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:

• Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh. Save $100 with code: SAVE100
• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start
• Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand
• Videos mentioned in the podcast can be found in the Video Classroom: March 2014: Improving Through Understanding Your Subconscious, & September 2014: Releasing Your Emotions with Michele Eisenberg

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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 enhance performance, suppleness, mobility, and comfort whilst developing the relationship and bond of trust between the horse and owner.

He began his career in 2000, working on horses competing in U.S. Show Jumping events, before going on to become the Equine Bodywork Therapist for the USEF Endurance Team from 2006, through 2014. Since then, Jim’s worked on thousands of equine athletes, competing in events such as the FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Equestrian Games competitions.

He's the author of Beyond Horse Massage and Dressage Movements Revealed, and he paired up with Dr. Robin Robinett, DVM to release a new book, Beyond Dog Massage.

Since 2006, over 10,000 people have attended Masterson Method Weekend Courses, and Jim and his instructors have trained over 500 Certified Practitioners in 20 countries.

Jim’s vision is to have every horse on the planet experience the Bladder Meridian Technique at least once, and to empower owners, carers, competitors or professionals with the means to deeply connect with their horse or dog.

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. HerFor The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are 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:

• Masterson Method Website: https://mastersonmethod.com/
• Masterson Method Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastersonmethod/
• Masterson Method Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MastersonMethod/
• Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh. Save $100 with code: SAVE100
• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
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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 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 Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are 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:

• Karen Rohlf’s Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh. Save $100 with code: SAVE100
• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start
• Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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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 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 Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are 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 Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh. Save $100 with code: SAVE100
• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start
• Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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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 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 Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are 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 Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh. Save $100 with code: SAVE100
• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start
• Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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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 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 Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are 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 Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh Save $100 with code: SAVE100
• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd
• Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/
• Take the Happy Athlete Quiz: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/happy-athlete-quiz-start
• Leave a question for Karen to answer on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AskKarenAnything
• Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand

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In this episode I am joined by Heidi Lowthorp and Niki Wilde Broadhead, who are part of the Transform Your Business Dream Team that help heart-centered horse professionals. They will be sharing stories of their own transformations, what was difficult and how they overcame it. If you are a horse professional prepare to be inspired.

About the Guests:

Niki Wilde Broadhead has been studying all facets of Horsemanship for over 25 years. While her study of horses has been extensive, she has found that she enjoys helping others most of all. She not only wants to help others train and enjoy their horses, but also have success with their horse businesses. Niki knows how hard it is to build an income-generating horse business that puts the horse first. Putting the horse first made her feel like she didn't "fit in" with other horse business models. It was through Karen Rohlf and her Transform Your Business Program that Niki found her tribe. She currently has multiple businesses in different levels of production. She has learned to embrace those differences and create a self-sustaining business that is thriving. She wants to empower other people to become all they can dream of becoming in the horse and business world.

Heidi Lowthorp has been a professional in the horse industry for over 30 years and a rider and competitor for over 40. Being involved in many aspects of the industry and disciplines, Heidi has a multi-faceted approach to her business, Lowthorp Equine Consulting. She feels that those experiences, along with tools from Karen Rohlf’s Transform Your Business Program, help her to have a strong Life/Work balance. With a well-built foundation for a sustainable business, she would like to help others fulfill their business dreams.

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 Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are 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:

• Program for Professionals: TYB Action & Support Group: https://dressagenatural.samcart.com/products/action-and-support-group-tyb/
• Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh. Save $100 with code: SAVE100
• The Dressage Naturally VIDEO CLASSROOM: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/
• Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspot
• The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: