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Season 1, Episode 272 · Horse Training in Harmony

EP272: ROI

4 Sep 2026 · 20 min

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In this episode I talk about paying attention to what you are putting in and what you are getting out of your training sessions. There’s a magic ingredient that can help you get the best return on investment. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs. Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a…

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Horse Training in Harmony

Karen Rohlf · Learning · English

Do you want to advance up the levels without sacrificing your horse's welfare and your relationship with him? Do you find it confusing trying to reconcile competitive training techniques with methods that prioritize partnership? Get ready for some fresh insights and a deeper understanding of how to

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