- 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:
The Winkler Gymnastic
In this video, Bernie shares with you one of his favorite gymnastics designed to improve your horse’s agility, front end (technique), rhythm & balance.
To learn how to set cavaletti on the approach to a gymnastic line as shown in this video view: Incorporating Cavaletti with Fences as Developed by Bert de Nemethy
If you liked this video check out Fundamental Gymnastics another great topic that features the benefits of a gymnastic line.
Running Time: 10 minutes and 32 seconds
Incorporating Cavaletti with Fences as Developed by Bert de Nemethy
Bernie is bringing back The Master, Bert de Némethy. In this topic Bernie introduces us to a modern system of incorporating cavalletti with fences that was developed and perfected by de Némethy. Bernie was privileged to learn this system personally from Bert.
If you liked this video check out Mandy Porter’s video topic Fundamental Gymnastic
Running Time 12 minutes and 29 seconds
Pre-Flight Check
In this informative video, Bernie discusses some of the most important basic responsibilities belonging to the rider in assessing his horse before any ride. All too often, in the race to get to the show ring, things can get overlooked. From simple tack adjustments to crucial leg checks, Bernie takes us through his “pre-flight check” to make sure all systems are go before mounting.
Running Time: 21 minutes and 14 seconds
Building Blocks to a Great Position: Part 4 Jumping Phase with Zazou Hoffman
Bernie teams up with Maclay winner, Zazou Hoffman to illustrate his progressive system to develop a solid position for all jumping disciplines. This video outlines exercises that enhance proper techniques over fences, highlighting connection with your release over the jump.
Other videos in this series:
Building Blocks to a Great Position Part 1
Building Blocks to a Great Position Part 2
Building Blocks to a Great Position Part 3
Building Blocks to a Great Position Part 5
Running Time: 17 minutes and 35 seconds
Safety First: Proper Mounting & Dismounting Techniques
Bernie Traurig and his daughter, Natasha, demonstrate correct and safe mounting & dismounting options. Find out which ones suit you.
Running Time: 9 minutes and 55 seconds
Air Time – Getting Tight In The Tack Over Jumps With Zazou Hoffman
Maintaining a secure balance with your horse over the fence is crucial. In this video Bernie outlines a series of exercises designed to improve your balance & security in the tack – beautifully demonstrated by Maclay winner, Zazou Hoffman.
Running Time: 12 minutes and 47 seconds
Controls Of The Horse Part Two – Leg Aids
Bernie illustrates, for all the basic jumping disciplines, the significance of the correct position & timing of leg aids as a powerful blend with the rein aids. Teaching independent and prompt responsiveness to leg aids will result in clear, effective communication with your horse when used in conjunction with the rein aids for ultimate control in the ring.
View part 1 of the series: Controls of the Horse Part One – Rein Aids
Running Time: 35 minutes and 43 seconds
Walking The Grand Prix Course With Leopoldo Palacios: Part Two
Leopoldo Palacios, world famous Olympic & World Cup Finals course designer, shares his insights and philosophies about the challenges he presents to horse & rider when creating his impressive courses. In Part Two of this topic, you’ll get the opinions of several riders and special commentary from Leopoldo and Bernie as the action of the $35,000 Blenheim Summer II Grand Prix unfolds!
Click here to view a diagram of the Grand Prix course
To view Part One of this topic click here.
To view part three of this topic with World Cup & World Equestrian Games course designer, Olaf Petersen, click here.
Running time: 13 minutes and 50 seconds
A Classic Hunter Round From Back In The Day
Bernie Traurig aboard “Circuit Breaker” winning the Working Hunter Classic at Chagrin Valley, Ohio in the late 1970’s. Take a step back in time and see how impressive Thoroughbreds were “back in the day!”
Running Time: 1 minute and 34 seconds
Leopoldo Palacios & Bernie Traurig Discuss The Water Jump
World renowned course designer, Leopoldo Palacios, and Bernie Traurig talk about the always controversial water jump.
To view Leopoldo’s other video topics click on the following the links: Walking the Grand Prix Course Part 1 and Part 2
Running Time: 7 minutes and 2 seconds