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.
World-Class Coaching
New and Popular Lessons
Common Leg and Hoof Treatments
Spend some time with veterinarian, Melodee Ingram, as she takes us step by step through common do-it-yourself leg & hoof…
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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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Release and Connection
Missy Clark discusses the importance of the rider’s connection to the horse’s mouth, particularly the rider’s release over the jump.…
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Swapless On Course
You are having a flawless trip, you see your distance to that single oxer across the diagonal a mile away,…
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Self Carriage
Self carriage is the horse’s ability to carry himself on his own without relying on the rider for balance or…
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Triple Bars
Do you consider triple bars to be freebies on course or are they your nemesis? In this topic Bernie discusses…
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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.
Olympic and Championship Coaches

