Welcome to Equestrian Coach.

The world’s leading online training site for equestrians, led by legendary horseman Bernie Traurig.

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.

WHAT TO WATCH

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Circle Exercise

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Circle Exercise

This is one of Ginaʼs favorite exercises because it is appropriate for all levels of horses and it focuses on…

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Controls of the Horse Part One – Rein Aids

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Controls of the Horse Part One – Rein Aids

Bernie Traurig demystifies, clarifies and modernizes rein aids and their direct application in the show ring in this video, the…

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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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Oval Exercise

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Oval Exercise

Join Jim Hagman and his rider Katie Gardner aboard the beautiful young hunter, Crush, as they demonstrate one of Jim’s…

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Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Advanced

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Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Advanced

A complete progressive forward-riding training system. The Advanced level further illustrates Bernie’s modern, refined and simplified approach. If your goal…

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Holistic Dentistry

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Holistic Dentistry

Part Two of a series that sheds light on the often overlooked Temporo-Mandibular Joint. In this video Dr. Heather Mack…

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COURSE CATEGORIES

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.

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