Karen walks you through a protocol for starting to improve your position. These exercises will leave you feeling empowered and better able to make improvements in your riding position.

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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This video explains, in a nutshell, one of the most important concepts in the Dressage Naturally program: The Basic Alignment Exercise. Karen uses a clear visual example to explain it. This exercise is key to breaking free of trying to ‘hold your horse straight’ or ‘hold the bend on’ with stronge...

Discussion and simulation to help you understand and feel what it means to bend. I hope you do get up and try this one... So many students find this helpful at my clinics! What you will learn about your bodies in this exercise usually directly translates to what you find while riding. This video ...

Karen demonstrates and teaches a horseless simulation to help you find your best active neutral, using exercise balls... It is about postural integrity and 'sharing the movement'. You will learn a way to scan your body to find the best combination of toned, yet able to follow. You will also learn...

Karen introduces you to Marcel, who will speak about the power of breathing. He will touch on how focus, energy, communication, and posture are related. Marcel has studied as an actor, dancer and martial artist. He is also studying natural horsemanship

Karen and Marcel use some simulations to describe the power that you achieve when there is a positive connection within the body. You will see Ovation show this in a transition to lengthening, then we will explore it in simulations using a ball. Marcel joins us again in a very powerful exercise

Karen discusses some thoughts regarding effective communication. Hear Karen's description of 5 crucial ingredients necessary to effectively communicate a question or request. Dana joins Karen to illustrate some effective and ineffective communication styles! We also look at what our writing style...

Karen sets up one of her (and students') favorite simulations. See how 'the way in which' you connect through the reins can either dissolve or cause brace! Some very important concepts are discussed and you will see a way to practice your technique away from the horse. This is another 'must see' ...

Karen shares some more tips on how to be better at your lateral work. She uses SiMoN the School Master Noodle (SiMoN kit is available in our Shop) to demonstrate some exercises you can practice away from your horse that will improve your understanding of how the different lateral positions fit to...

Karen brings clarity to one of the most often asked questions about riding lateral work: "Where should the rider’s weight be?”. Karen discusses why some books and teachers say to ‘sit to the inside’ and why some say to ‘sit to the outside’. If you are learning lateral work for the first time, or ...

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...

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

In this video Karen leads a group of students (and you) through a powerful simulation that allows you to experience finding the Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics. By playing with different levels of Relaxation, Energy, & Balance, just like we do with horses, you can feel the effect is has on you...