This is a continuation of the video, Beginning To Engage On The Ground Part 1. We recommend starting with Part 1 when you play with your horse. Karen shows you the very first moments of introducing the 'movement soon to be known as Spanish Walk'. Karen will point out her priorities at this stage ...

"You're perfect the way you are. Now change." Karen talks about how change is a necessary part of training. To train IS to change how you do things. Making changes can be challenging. It is natural to resist change. This interesting discussion will give you some ideas about change in general, and...

Karen answers a very common question: 'How do you transition to riding bitless?'. Karen explains why you may want to try it, and how to set yourself up for success doing it. This video is excellent for anyone who has wanted to explore bitless but wasn't sure how to begin.

Karen speaks with David Lichman about an observation she made with her own horses in her herd. She tells David how Atomic and Hot Shot used to fight. Atomic was always able to push other horses. but when Hot Shot was introduced to the herd Hot Shot did not yield to him, and instead pushed back. I...

This video seeks to give you more information on how to be successful with low energy horses (and you will learn why Karen does not use the word 'lazy' to describe them). She will describe the different types of low energy horses, and then give you 3 questions that will help you through the menta...

Karen gives you 3 questions to ask yourself when looking for your best working gaits. It's so easy to ride around wondering: "Is this it?". With these 3 questions, you will have more ways to self-assess and be confident that you are in good working gaits. PLUS Karen gives you a bonus question to ...

This video gives you a simulation you can do to get a feel for how to use your body in square turns, corners, and when riding more precise circles. Karen also uses it to help further refine your lateral positions, and shows how to differentiate between asking for Haunches In and Canter!

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Karen and her special guest, Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking, share with you their secrets to creating more Sacred Horse Time! Everyone has the same amount of time in the day, but some people manage to fit everything in. This video is for EVERYONE!!

Dr. Sarah shares her 5 Steps that will help you be better at getting focused and committed to doing what you want to do, without getting lost in the cycle procrastination, or the swirl of overwhelm. This video is for EVERYONE!

Karen discusses her thoughts on spurs. Although Karen rarely uses them, she is not 'against' them. With any piece of equipment what is important is to understand them as the tool that they are. Karen also explains how she decides when it is reasonable to think of using them and when it is not. Wh...

Karen demonstrates a way to create a strong draw using the conversation about Relaxation! Karen has found this to be a great way to create an enthusiastic draw without putting any pressure on the horse. It also will help the horse who is easily startled to change his reaction/response to commotion.

Karen explains the object of dressage, natural horsemanship, and Dressage Naturally. She also takes a look at the basics of what it means to her to develop a partnership with her horses. Your concept of partnership forms the context within which you do everything else with your horse. Learn the k...

Karen explains the concept of the Sweet Spot, how it fits within our foundation, and how it not only helps improve the way our horses move, but our partnership with them, too. This is one of Karen’s signature concepts and is at the heart of Dressage Naturally. Hear how she developed the concept, ...

This video explains the 3 primary categories gymnastic exercises, and the 6 Essential Gymnastic Abilities that are necessary to do quality gymnastics. The three categories of exercises will help you strategize about what to do with your horse to maximize his suppleness, straightness, and carrying...

Karen speaks with a group of students at a clinic about the ingredients that factor in to having an excellent connection with the reins. This talk will help you understand the things that effect the connection. Best of all, it will help you diagnose and more wisely begin to solve some of the issu...

Karen gets many questions about the treeless saddle you see her riding in, so she made a video about it!
You will see the saddle she uses as well as the pads she puts under it. She explains how she decides which pads to use for which horses and even when she puts her treed saddle on. The saddle i...

Karen sits down with a friend and world renowned horseman and clinician, Jonathan Field. She asks him to talk about the most common foundational missing pieces he sees with students or horses that come to him for help. He shares some great insights and gives you lots of great tips. It shows again...

Joanna is a choreographer from New York City who creates pieces that include horses. We talk about play (and much more). She has become passionate about horses and horsemanship and I have had the pleasure of performing with her, and spending much time with her playing with movement and horses

Getting good results comes from knowing what questions to ask yourself. This video is meant to give you 3 questions to ask yourself when you are riding a high energy or impulsive horse. Think of these questions as a sort of mantra to use. They will be easy to remember and use when you ride. If yo...

Karen is joined by special guest Sharon Madera, a Certified Horse Behavior Consultant and practitioner of the International Society For Equitation Science. Sharon observed Karen teaching her Sweet Spot concept of the 3 conversations of Relaxation, Energy, and Balance. Karen was explaining how, wh...

Sharon Madere (Certified Horse Behavior Consultant and practitioner of the International Society For Equitation Science) demonstrates some of the principles she discussed in the video: The Science Behind The Sweet Spot. Sharon will use a lovely young filly to show you exactly how to modify your e...

Special Guest Karen Partisch (http://karenpartisch.com) is a body-worker who says her main goal is 'calming nervous systems'. She is trained in craniosacral and myofascial techniques and works with humans and horses. She regularly treats Karen and her herd. She is a master of feeling energy and g...

Karen uses the New Year as a reason to reflect on the most common questions she has received over the past year. She will discuss Connection vs Collection, how to know if the stretch your horse does is 'valuable', and the power of videoing yourself

Sharon Jerdeman joins us again, this time to help you understand more about dressage judging. This fun and informative talk will help you make more sense of dressage competition and will perhaps give you more confidence to try it