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.

WHAT TO WATCH

New and Popular Lessons

A Schooling Session with Eric Navet

Olympic, World Championship and European Championship veteran, Eric Navet of France, reveals his teaching and training methods in an in…

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Colt’s First Ride

The job – give a young colt his first experience under saddle that instills him with confidence, alleviates his anxiety…

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Demystifying the Inside Leg to Outside Rein

These days you hear the phrase “inside leg to outside rein” tossed around in schooling rings and during lessons with…

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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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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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Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Intermediate

A complete progressive forward-riding training system. If you have the Basic level down, you and your horse are ready for…

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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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