Here is another priceless look back at some archival footage filmed by Gordon Wright & narrated by George Morris. This time we get a glimpse of Mason Phelps’ amazing production, the American Jumping Derby. This challenging and rugged derby brought the grit of European show jumping to the U.S. courtesy of Mr. Phelps. Held at his stunning family estate in Rhode Island, the Derby was truly a gem of the show jumping circuit from 1976 through 1988.

Running Time: 4 minutes and 49 seconds

Bernie travels far and wide as a clinician and encounters a wide spread confusion amongst his students – where to look to find a distance to a fence. In this topic, he experiments with various techniques for finding the distance and puts an end to the mystery.

Running Time: 8 minutes and 30 seconds

Here is an in depth look at the building blocks that are required for a perfectly executed flying change. In this topic Bernie breaks down and examines each component of a flying change and demonstrates exercises that will give your horse every opportunity to change leads on cue.

Running Time: 16 minutes and 32 seconds

Join Bernie and Hanna Mauritzson on Conquistador in part three of this series that starts with a young horse’s very first introduction to jumps, developing a sound foundation for more extensive, future training over fences. The series outlines the progressive exercises and time frame one can adapt to the individual horse.

Click here to view part one of this series
Click here to view part two of this series

Running Time: 12 minutes and 21 seconds

No matter what division you are in, jumpers, hunters or equitation, success depends upon a tractable horse that fluidly responds to correctly applied aids. Bernie has designed this exercise to fine-tune the horse’s rideability while honing the rider’s skills. Best of all, the difficulty level can be adjusted to help & challenge the horse or rider of any level.

Running Time: 9 minutes and 28 seconds

Videos referenced in this video:

Turning Over Fences with Timing & Technique
Winning Turns
Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 1 – Basic
Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 2 – Intermediate
Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 3 – Advanced
Controls of the Horse Part One – Rein Aids
Controls Of The Horse Part Two – Leg Aids

In this video Bernie shares his insights on the qualities that make a top Working Hunter and a top Amateur Hunter. This video was produced for the United States Equestrian Federation Hunter Judges Clinics in 2014.

Running Time: 10 minutes 53 seconds

Bernie demonstrates exercises you can incorporate into your flatwork everyday that will work your eye without overworking your horse!

Running Time: 6 minutes and 41 seconds

Finally, a formula to meet that pesky corner jump! In this topic Bernie outlines his strategies for creating the right distance and track that will set you up for a line.

Running Time: 10 minutes and 53 seconds

Bernie sits down with renowned trainer, coach and judge, Ronnie Beard, to reminisce about the glory days of Winter Place Farm. The opulent facility was way ahead of its time and the horses and riders that emerged from there would become legends. It was nothing but the best for Mr. Caine, the farm’s owner, and he turned to Ronnie to make his dreams of showcasing champion horses and world class riders come true.

Running Time: 21 minutes and 44 seconds

Here’s a simple, but seldom practiced technique to improve lower leg functionality and position. In this topic, Bernie demonstrates an exercise he uses to encourage stability in the tack and to prevent the toppling effect of an improperly placed or weak lower leg.

Running Time: 4 minutes 21 seconds