EP255: Using The Happy Athlete Training Scale

In this episode I explain a way to use the HATS to make better progress while prioritizing your horse’s well-being. It’s a short but hopefully very helpful episode that you can put into practice right away. 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 student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen’s passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business program is a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: How To Create A Happy Athlete course: AUDIOBOOK Dressage Naturally: Karen’s VIDEO CLASSROOM : Finding Beauty Book: Ask a question or leave a message for the pod: Private Consult: The Dressage Naturally Book+Video: Karen Rohlf’s Course: Sweet Spot of Healthy Biomechanics: Get 3 free training videos: Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: . Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

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EP255: Using The Happy Athlete Training Scale is an episode from Horse Training in Harmony by Karen Rohlf.

This episode is 24:33 long.

This episode was published on Feb 27, 2026.

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