Combining Classical Dressage and Natural Horsemanship to
Produce ‘Dressage Naturally’
(Listeners’ Choice)
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This interview was previously published in 2018 Karen Rohlf (255)
About Karen
– Karen is known for creating the Dressage Naturally program, which is a partnership-based way of training dressage, in order to create stronger partnerships and healthy bio mechanics. Her goal is to empower horses and their humans to be the best they can be.
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Karen’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Never underestimate the possibility for things to improve in ways you cannot yet imagine
Who Has Inspired Karen
– Anne Gribbons
– Pat & Linda Parelli
– David Lichman
Recommended Books
– Book/DVD: Dressage Naturally… Results In Harmony by Karen Rohlf (which has been published in English, German, and Polish.)
Karen created internationally popular virtual courses for Horsemanship, Bio-mechanics, and Gymnastic Training.
About This Episode
– Karen discusses why having integrity and being ethical with horses and people is important, as well as having good communication skills. Authenticity is non-negotiable.
Time Stamps
01:09 – Never underestimate the possibility for things to improve in ways you cannot yet imagine
03:55 – The neighbourhood kids riding horses and riding with them and feeling that being with horses was/is natural
05:05 – Never meant to have a career with horses, started going to University but ended up teaching/coaching. One step at at time
07:45 – Competive riding – what are you in the horse industry. This will teach you to use integrity, be ethical and be humble.
08:55 – Love of horses – helping people to live their dream with horses and seeing their progress step by step
09:48 – How Anne Gribbons, Linda & Pat Parelli and David Lichman have inspired Karen
13:24 – How ‘Brave Tom’ (Karen’s second horse) has inspired Karen
15:30 – ‘Brave Tom’ winning individual bronze medal with only self-trained horse.
16:40 – The horse industry has a lack of curiousity – be open minded
18:30 – Always keep learning, as it is a tricky balance, be flexible and open minded
20:58 – Helping people trust their instincts, how does it feel, communication and harmony
26:05 – Book/DVD by Karen
27:50 – Teaching others and creating online courses
30:00 – Karen is doing her best to have less cranky horse trainers in the world
31:12 – The truth is in the middle, being open minded, between the crooked places, thoughts create our reality
34:16 – Contact: see details below
Karen’s Contact Details
Phone: 352-888-4752 (United States)
Email: karen@dressagenaturally.net
Website: www.dressagenaturally.net
Facebook: Dressage Naturally Karen Rohlf
Also Listen To
353 – Karen Rohlf 2 – “Ten Habits For Excellent Horsemanship”
Music
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