This video is the second half of the Precision & Play presentation. Karen rides Ovation and narrates what her thought process is as she does a typical ride from warm up through more collected exercises. She reminds us of some of the concepts she spoke about during the talking part of the Precisio...

In this video Karen rides Duncan in the dressage arena to test out some movements and to make sure he stays focused, light and communicative. The owner's initial complaint was that he was too heavy even in the double bridle. Karen rides him still in the halter then snaffle. Duncan has been with K...

Karen teaches a student to help her understand about finding the sweet spot of energy. Even without a lot of 'dressage' knowledge, you can improve your gaits using experimentation and observation.

Karen demonstrates and teaches a horseless simulation to help you find your best active neutral, using exercise balls... It is about postural integrity and 'sharing the movement'. You will learn a way to scan your body to find the best combination of toned, yet able to follow. You will also learn...

Karen Rohlf continues her discussion about energy, She talks about how remembering to rest and release will help your horse to offer more. She contrasts this to a typical strategy that trainers use which is to 'keep them going'. This video is a continuation of the other two videos this month and ...

Karen teaches a student to find an active neutral where she can be effective without extra tension. This is good for anyone who is riding in connection

Karen teaches a student doing the beginnings of collection. The student and her horse can get tight and sticky, and Karen shows three techniques to help them through this stage in their development. This video is great for anyone at the beginning stages of collection, especially if they or their ...

Karen coaches a student to find a harmonious sweet spot by improving her effectiveness and neutral in some lateral maneuvers.
This video is great for anyone who is playing with improving straightness and self carriage.

Karen rides her almost 5-year-old and narrates what she is thinking about to find her sweet spot of her working gaits.
This video is great for anyone who wants to see the finer points of finding the sweet spot

This is a video of a live demonstration Karen did as a co-presenter at an educational event. She helps this rider be more confident and clear with what she already knows so she can get better results in one session. This video is a great example of Karen’s powerful and empowering teaching methods...

In this powerful video Karen explores the Big Picture of communication with your horse, from the first goal of creating 'comfortable transportation' and how to take it forward into more complex, refined communication. The emphasis is on clarity and being able to be quiet and neutral. First she wi...

In this video, Karen coaches a student to achieve more lightness of aids in haunches in. This rider and horse are capable, but tend to get sticky and use more aids than ideal. This video will help anyone doing lateral work, and you can apply this concept of finding Active Neutral to any exercise ...

In this video, Karen coaches a student who asks for help. Her horse can get stuck and non-responsive to the aids. Karen has her do an exercise where she is completely follows the movement while Karen directs the horse. Gradually, that leadership is transferred back to the rider using the most min...