In this video Karen shows how she teaches horses to yawn.
This is more than a 'silly trick', it is a way to invite horses to release held tension. You'll see horses that do it easily, and you'll see Karen begin the process with a horse who does not yet have a cue for yawning.

In this video, Karen coaches a rider on a sensitive, emotional horse to find more relaxation. You’ll see Karen start with one idea, then change her mind when it isn’t working and go to a more foundational solution. Things quickly start to improve. This is a video for anyone who feels like their h...

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...

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 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...

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!

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...

DN Licensed Instructor Shawna Lewis explains and demonstrates Equine Tapping. This is similar to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) used with humans. Shawna is masterful at creating calmness and deep relaxation and trust with horses. Equine Tapping and Moving Massage are powerful tools you can use...

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...

In this video Karen demonstrates a variation of Moving Massage where you don’t touch the horse, but instead work with the energy. Often horses who are familiar with Moving Massage respond well to the energetic version, but some horses who are very sensitive to touch need us to start there. Karen ...

In this video, Karen explains more about the Relaxation Box. This is a favorite exercise that has helped many horses who have trouble relaxing and standing still. You will see Karen do the exercise with two different horses, both on the ground and from the saddle. This video is good for everyone ...

In this video, you will see a process over several days help a young horse who was holding a lot of tension and became explosive. You will see Karen do several exercises that build on each other. They are meant to help the horse let loose mentally, emotionally, and physically. This video will be ...

This video shows a session with me and Teo where we had to go back to the beginning. He had started getting really stuck again and would stop and refuse to go forward. Because of his history, his emotional tension, and the physical sensations he gave me, I was finding myself getting a bit stuck t...

This video continues the progress with Teo. You will see how I prepare him to be ridden, and will see some improvement in his level of relaxation from the videos with him from February 2021. This video includes some basic stick to me and moving massage at liberty. The riding portion is shown in t...

This video is the second half of the session shown in the video: Teo Riding Preparation. It is a also a follow up on the Video: Helping A Horse To Be Open & Forward. I think you will see a nice improvement. You will notice how much more relaxed and expressive he is, and how much more open to sugg...

This video will show you an entire session Karen has with Teo. She works to build his confidence in an area of the property where he is often tense and fearful. In a world of 'quick fixes', it is important to see the reality of how an exercise like this can go in real time. Students of the Habits...

Karen does moving massage with her 18 month old filly, Quora. From the beginning, Quora has shown some defensiveness and tension when touched on the upper part of her neck. Now that Quora is good with basic leading, Karen can use Moving Massage to try to melt away unnecessary tension, and change ...

This 10 minute video taught by Sylvia Vitazkova Houston teaches you how to set up and practice three Powerful Yoga Poses to ease tightness in the lower back, outer hips and side, and shoulders. (Note that if you are currently having an acute problem with your sacroiliac joint, please leave out th...

In this video Karen rides Teo while narrating how she changes her intention and strategy in each moment based on his mental/emotional state. Teo has some residual stress connected with arenas from his previous life. He is a lovely horse who can go introverted when stressed. He has a history of ex...

In this video you will see how Karen plays with Teo in order for him to feel comfortable in the grooming stall and on the cross ties. You will see subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes in his mental-emotional state and Karen will narrate her intention in each moment. He tends to go introverted when ...

Watch Karen do Moving Massage on 2 horses. The first horse is a more externally focused horse, and is experiencing some separation anxiety and obsession with another horse in the clinic. Karen uses Moving Massage not only to calm him but as a way to help him bring his attention back to himself an...

In this video, you will see Karen coach a rider and horse over 3 sessions to improve their foundational balance and impulsion. This is an experienced rider with a horse who she is transitioning to being ridden after being a driving horse. The horse has only had a rider a few times, and did not pr...

This video connects the dots between the videos : Yielding For Relaxation, and Yielding For Attention. It also goes deeper into each of the concepts and helps you understand more about how to apply them to your horse. Karen references a blog she wrote and you can find that here: blog.dressagenatu...

In this video, Karen demonstrates how she uses a lateral yield to regain her horse's attention in a way that also creates calmness. This video builds on the video: Yielding For Relaxation, and now uses that clear immediate responsiveness as a way to help the horse be more attentive and confident....