Welcome to Equestrian Coach.
The world’s leading online training site for equestrians, led by legendary horseman Bernie Traurig.
We are excited to announce that we now offer the option of lodging at our facility for workshop participants! Visit our workshop page to learn more.
Affordable, timeless education.
A Library of over 300 videos, including the complete series of the American Hunter/Jumper Forward Riding System.
65 Olympic and World-Class coaches sharing their knowledge on various topics.
All disciplines for every level, from beginner to advanced.
Educational discounts available.
Access to our "Ask the Experts" Q&A.

What Makes Us Different
Equestrian Coach provides affordable access to comprehensive, classical training and techniques derived from distinguished masters of the sport and modernized for today's jumping disciplines. The core instruction on the site follows the timeless principles of the American Hunter/Jumper Forward Riding System, presented in its entirety, and will benefit those in any jumping discipline at any level.
Membership to EquestrianCoach opens the door to a wealth of knowledge provided by some of the best riders, coaches and industry professionals the world has to offer. We bring you the best from Show Jumping, Hunters, Equitation, Dressage, Eventing, and Western Reining Olympians and World Champions. We also feature top veterinarians, farriers, judges, course designers, sports psychologists, and a wide array of accomplished equestrian specialists with years of expertise to share.
New and Popular Lessons
Winning Turns
Bernie discusses and demonstrates his signature system for short turns to jumps that he has used and taught for decades.…
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Equitation – An American Tradition of Excellence
According to Bertalan de Nemethy, “nothing of any substance can be built on a flimsy foundation, and the horse and…
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Dressage for Jumpers
A schooling session over fences with George Morris in the tack as he demonstrates his favorite dressage exercises as they…
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Starting the Young or Green Horse Over Jumps – Part One
Join Bernie and Hanna Mauritzson on Conquistador in this series that starts with a young horse’s very first introduction to…
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A Brief History Of The American Hunter-Jumper Forward Riding System
A Brief History Of The American Hunter-Jumper Forward Riding System
Bernie Traurig takes us through a brief history of how the American Hunter/Jumper Forward Riding System came to be and…
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Getting To Know The Unfamiliar Horse
Will Simpson demonstrates the exercises he uses to get acquainted with any new horse that arrives in his barn. With…
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Explore Our Topics
Our renowned coaches are industry masters in many disciplines including Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Dressage, Eventing, and Western Reining. Equestrian Coach presents the Forward Riding System in its entirety: A complete system that includes position of the rider, aids that control the horse, and a progressive schooling system for the horse.
Explore our extensive video library designed for every level of rider or instructor.




Clinics and Workshops with Bernie
Jumpers | Equitation | Hunters | Eventing
Organized at your stable. Private, semi-private, or commercial.
All ages and levels from novice to professional.