Episodios

  • EP260: Emotional Freedom Tapping with Sarah Louise Lilley

    EP260: Emotional Freedom Tapping with Sarah Louise Lilley
    Apr 17 2026
    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-dvdKaren 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! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!
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  • EP259: Accepting Praise

    EP259: Accepting Praise
    Apr 3 2026

    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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  • EP258: How to Learn Online

    EP258: How to Learn Online
    Mar 27 2026

    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 info@dressagenaturally.net 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


    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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    53 m
  • EP257: Rehabilitating The Equine Athlete

    EP257: Rehabilitating The Equine Athlete
    Mar 20 2026
    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/sweetspotRelated Blog: https://blog.dressagenaturally.net/140-rehabilitating-the-mind-and-body-of-an-equine-athleteHow To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hatsAUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092Karen’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/AskKarenAnythingPrivate Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdKaren Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-courseGet 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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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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  • EP256: Teaching Priorities

    EP256: Teaching Priorities
    Mar 13 2026
    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/Klgeq9CAx4EPrinciples & Priorities: https://dressagenaturally.net/dressage-naturally-methodology/principles-priorities/Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics course: https://dressagenaturally.net/sweetspotHow To Create A Happy Athlete course: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/hatsAUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/book-audio-573092Karen’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/AskKarenAnythingPrivate Consult: https://karenrohlf.as.me/schedule/d1232333/appointment/1513707/calendar/any?appointmentTypeIds[]=1513707The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvdKaren Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: https://go.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot-courseGet 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/DressageNaturallyLandThanks 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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  • EP255: Using The Happy Athlete Training Scale

    EP255: Using The Happy Athlete Training Scale
    Feb 27 2026

    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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  • EP254: When Your Horse Knows Best

    EP254: When Your Horse Knows Best
    Feb 13 2026

    In this episode I talk about when my horse makes the best decisions, and how we need to be paying attention and ready to set aside our egos when that happens.

    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:

    •  Finding Beauty Book: https://karenrohlf.com/
    • 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/
    • 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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  • EP 253: Exuberance Or Trouble?

    EP 253: Exuberance Or Trouble?
    Feb 6 2026

    In this episode I talk about how we should feel about our horse getting ‘big’ when online or at liberty. Will it make it more likely they’ll leap and buck under saddle? Is it OK or not OK to allow 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 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/
    • 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!

    Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast!

    Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

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    32 m