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A Quick Tip On Partnership - May 2015
This very short video is in response to student's questions about: "How does Karen create great partnerships with her horses?" Don't let the short length fool you; her answer is brief so it is easy to remember, but it also is powerful... And something that often takes a lifetime to really be succ...
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Establishing Rapport with Duncan - February 2011
Karen meets on the ground with Duncan, a 15 yr old upper level dressage horse in for development and some re-training. Listen and watch as they have their first session together. Karen describes the main intention of what she wants Duncan to understand before digging into the bigger issues
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Favorite Places - April 2017
"Sometimes the moments between the important moments are the most important moments." This is a quiet and simple video to remind you to think about what your horse wants to do, and to see if you can share some favorite places together. This is a great video for the 'Type A's out there who need to...
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The No-Technique Technique - June 2023
In this video, Karen shares the technique of not using a technique when wanting to build your horse’s confidence about something they are afraid of. Sometimes even having the intention of introducing something to your horse is enough to cause pressure and create more fear. You’ll see me coach a s...
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Redirecting Unwanted Behavior - Aug 2019
Ovation (the class clown) helps Karen demonstrate a way to take a horse’s unwanted behavior and redirect it in a more positive (or at least less negative) way. This video is great for anyone who feels like they are constantly telling their horse to NOT do something, when the horse sees it as a game
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Being at Liberty with Natilla and Solana - Aug 2011
In this video, Karen demonstrates a way to 'be' with her horses that is undemanding, yet actively creates confidence, curiosity, and respect of boundaries. This is an excellent demonstration of 'cause' instead of 'make'. It is an excellent practice for young horses, but also for all horses!