- 02 Feb, 2010
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JUMPERS • HUNTERS • EQUITATION • DRESSAGE • EVENTING
As a Horseman, Bernie is renowned for not only his riding talents but for his teaching and coaching gifts. As a competitor, Bernie has represented the United States Equestrian Team both at home and abroad on many occasions and reached the top of the sport in all 3 of the International Equestrian Olympic disciplines: Show Jumping, Dressage, and Eventing. In 2009 he was inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame. In 2010 the California Professional Horsemen’s Association honored him with their Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2012 he was awarded the USHJA President’s Distinquished Service Award. He is recognized as a legend in the sport. As a teacher and trainer, he is one of the most sought after clinicians in the country today. His talent for teaching goes back to his roots where he was fortunate enough to have been educated by some of the very best Master Instructors this country and the world have to offer. He served as the West Coastʼs associate Chef d’ Equip to George H. Morris, the former Chef d’ Equip of the United States Olympic Equestrian Team. After amassing over 60 years worth of training and riding techniques and experiences with thousands of horses, Bernie is driven to give back to the sport that has given him so much fulfillment and success. Click here to learn more about Bernie.
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BERNIE’S VIDEO TOPICS:
John French – An Interview Featuring His USHJA Hunter Derby Win
Get to know John French from his introduction to the sport, to his biggest influences. In this exciting video youʼll get Johnʼs own play by play of his brilliant 2009 $100,000.00 USHJA Hunter Derby round aboard “Rumba.”
Running Time: 14 minutes and 11 seconds
Safety First: Stirrup and Girth Adjustments
Bernie demonstrates the proper techniques for stirrup & girth adjustments.
Running Time: 4 minutes and 58 seconds
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 more of Bernie’s proven supplemental training techniques. In the Intermediate level, you’ll learn how to put the polish on your performance by blending these potent methods into your everyday training program. You will learn how to build on the fluency with which you and your horse have come to communicate. For most horses, mastering this level will be sufficient to perform well in any show ring.
View part 1 of this series: Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Basic
View part 3 of this series: Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Advanced
Running Time: 59 minutes and 6 seconds (divided into chapters)
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 is a higher level of performance or to achieve a greater brilliance and quality of gait, this video is for you.
View part 1 of this series: Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Basic
View part 2 of this series: Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Intermediate
Running Time: 51 minutes and 16 seconds (divided into chapters).
Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Basic
A complete progressive forward-riding training system.
The first of the series, this video outlines a simple, progressive method of flatwork for all jumping disciplines. It focuses on the training of a young or inexperienced horse with the aim to achieve obedience to light rein and leg aids, and assumes the rider is familiar with the proper techniques of riding and jumping. But you do not have to be a highly experienced or seasoned rider because Bernie’s strategies are clear, straight-forward, classic and timeless. The Basic level highlights his favorite exercises that can be incorporated into anyone’s training program.
View part 2 of this series: Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Intermediate
View part 3 of this series: Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Advanced
Running Time: 46 minutes and 25 seconds (divided into chapters)