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...

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

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!

"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...

In this video, Karen coaches a student with a chronically impulsive horse. This exercise is a ‘must-have’ in your toolbox. It is a great example of working through an exercise designed to help a horse settle his emotions and make different decisions. This video shows what it typically looks like ...

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

This video shows one of Karen’s favorite exercises. It is one of the rare moments when Karen is quite strict about the rules. Karen did a podcast about this exercise which you can find here: https://dressagenaturally.net/podcast-library/ep107-grid-exercise/

This is an exercise to improve your fo...

Karen teaches a student, Elisabeth, on a horse she is working with to help her find a better foundation. The horse is a big, long mover, but does not have the basic responsibilities of self regulation of speed, or steering. She also does not have a positive relationship with the reins. You will s...

In this video Karen explains a favorite on-line exercise for getting an impulsive, emotional horse to start thinking and get calmer. This exercise is great when you have a situation where you are with a horse who has at least some basic foundation, but you feel like you are not able to communicat...

In this video I give a quick update on Quora at 4 years and 10 months. In the time since the last video with Quora I have been waiting for her body to grow up before doing more than occasional light riding. I also share about how I decided to get help with her first canters and what made that suc...

In this video Karen answers questions from Video Classroom members about the nuances of Moving Massage technique. This is a recording of a ‘pop-up live Q&A call that Karen did that is free for Active Classroom members (watch for more of these in the future!). This is a great chance to hear more i...

Karen shows her protocol for horses who want to rub their heads on you, especially when you are trying to adjust the halter or bridle. It is a combination of being a helpful partner, communication, and boundaries. This is a great video for anyone with a horse because this issue is so common.

In this video you’ll see Quora do the most basic ground work pattern from the Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute (BEGI). It is Quora’s first ‘event’ off the property and she was a total star. My goal was to do a super easy pattern so she went home feeling like this was super easy-peasy. This is...

In this video Karen rides Quora (age 5). The main focus at this moment in her training is that she softly accepts and feels positive about the aids. She is highly sensitive, self confident, and not shy about letting me know when she doesn’t prefer the aids being put on. You’ll see Karen ride her ...

In this video you’ll see Quora drop into a deep internal state. What should we think or feel about this? We can only guess what she is thinking and feeling. You’ll see the entire moment and will hopefully be left wondering if you are missing any of these moments with your horse.

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In this video Karen coaches a trainer with a beautiful young horse who has anxiety about lunging. When out on a circle he would go faster and faster with increasing tension to the point that she avoided doing circling on line. She came to me to help problem-solve. My goal was to find a way to app...

In this video Karen shows you an exercise on the ground (but the concept can be applied to riding also). It is based on the idea of ‘everything comes from and returns to relaxation’. This is a video for everyone! It is a simple maneuver that requires timing and the ability to turn your own energy...

Karen plays at liberty with Teo to show you a game where the horse gets to decide what to do, (within a couple rules). The only two requests Karen will make are to Back Up, and to Go. Teo gets to make a lot of choices and Karen will reward him for doing any ‘things’. A ‘Thing’ being something he ...

In this video Karen answers questions from students about Moving Massage. Includes discussion about how this relates to high and low energy horses, how to do it while riding, how to use your intention during it, and more. You’ll also see an update with Quora. At first Quora did not want to be tou...

More than just a trick, in this video Karen will show a game she plays with her horses where they learn to go find an object that Karen hides. It is a great game to play with all horses, and is a form of enrichment for horses who aren’t able to do other activities. This is a great way to build yo...

In this video, Karen demonstrates a technique she uses to help with a horse who doesn’t like to be touched or groomed. You can also use it for things like blanketing. Keep in mind that if a horse shows they dislike something, your first thought should be to investigate and see if there is a reaso...

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...

In this video, Karen highlights an important aspect of doing yields at the walk, especially when you want to progress them into lateral work. She shows two ways of yielding around a circle on line ... One way creates an almost 2-beat walk rhythm, while the other way preserves the 4-beat rhythm of...

In this video, DN Licensed Instructor, Michelle Young shows you how she uses a simple foundational pattern in a way that can improve the posture, alignment, and flexibility of the green horse she is riding. She narrates exactly what she is feeling and doing. This video is all at the walk, and is ...