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

WHAT TO WATCH

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Winning Turns

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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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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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Swapless On Course

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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

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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

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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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The Kusner Gymnastic

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The Kusner Gymnastic

Bernie was originally introduced to this gymnastic many years ago when he saw it executed by his close friend and…

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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.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Olympic and Championship Coaches

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