This video follows Karen through a typical session on line and at liberty. Quora is 2 years and 10 months old. Karen starts with Quora on line with some basic exercises, then goes at liberty and gives Quora a lot of choice. You will see her choose to offer things she has been taught! Karen then t...

In this video, Karen shows you the important moments that happen after most people think the session is over. Every moment is equally important to the horse. Partnership is a lifestyle, not something that turns off when you leave the arena. You’ll see what Karen does after the on line session is ...

Your energy is more powerful than technique. In this video, Karen captures a moment during a liberty session right after Quora got afraid of some noises in the woods. She was afraid to come back to that end of the arena. Karen decides not to DO any particular ’technique’ or exercise, but rather f...

Karen shows you a way to create commitment to circles and stretching at liberty! Karen will play with a horse with no previous liberty or natural horsemanship. She has already established the basic yields and a reflex to relax. You will see how she sends the horse out with big energy but ends up ...

Karen shares a typical day with Quora at 18 months old. You will see how she plays with her at liberty starting in the barn and moving to the round pen. Karen describes her thoughts and strategies in the moment. You will see a blend of clear communication mixed with a lot of freedom and choice. Y...

What if you could use treats to reward horses for not getting pushy about treats? This video is great for anyone who wants to use treats as a reward, but doesn’t want to get mugged every time they do. You’ll see Karen with a full bag of treats go in the middle of her 4 geldings at liberty and set...

In this video, Karen plays with Natilla primarily at the halt to improve her posture. You will see how Karen builds enthusiasm so Natilla puts in effort, making her posture not just about her body but about her mental/emotional state as well. This exercise is the beginning stage of school halt. Y...

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.

This is a video of Karen playing at liberty with Atomic. Atomic is highly sensitive and challenging. Karen will narrate what was going on during this session that ranges from deep relaxation, to subtle communication, to tension, then back to communication and relaxation... It's never boring with ...

Karen plays with Ovation at liberty with a focus of creating enthusiasm while using a jump gymnastic. Ovation is typically a low energy horse, so everything Karen does with him needs to inspire enthusiasm. He also does not have a naturally uphill canter, so she uses jumps to help develop those ab...

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!