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Here is a selection of common issues that we are frequently asked about and the videos that we recommend to solve them. If you have an unanswered question, please contact us. We will get back to you as soon as possible with a choice of video selections.
How do I get my horse to listen to my leg and move forward more promptly?
Getting and Keeping the Dull Horse in Front of Your Leg by Bernie Traurig
How can I improve my flatwork?
Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Basic Level by Bernie Traurig
Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Intermediate Level by Bernie Traurig
Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Advanced Level by Bernie Traurig
Daily Flatting Tips by Alice Clero
How do I train my horse to do flying changes?
Fundamentals of Flying Changes by Bernie Traurig
Improving Your Flying Changes by Bernie Traurig
Flying Changes by Val Renihan
Setting Up the Lead Change by Team Karazissis
How do I improve my leg position?
Exercises to Increase Heel Depth by Bernie Traurig
A Lunge Lesson by Val Renihan
Range of Motion Exercise with Introduction by George Morris by Bernie Traurig
Building Blocks to a Great Position: Part 1 by Bernie Traurig
Building Blocks to a Great Position: Part 2 by Bernie Traurig
Building Blocks to a Great Position: Part 3 by Bernie Traurig
How and when should I use my indirect rein?
Controls of the Horse Part One – Rein Aids by Bernie Traurig
Controls of the Horse Part Two – Leg Aids by Bernie Traurig
What are judges looking for in under saddle classes?
Hunters Under Saddle by John French
How can I improve my hands to better communicate with my horse?
Developing Good Hands by Bernie Traurig
Riding the Bit by Bernie Traurig
How can I ace a Handy Hunter class?
Riding the Handy by Peter Pletcher
How do I master bending lines?
Bending Lines by Team Karazissis
Landing the Lead for Seamless Bending Lines by Missy Clark
What do judges look for in a rider’s position?
Form Follows Function by Cynthia Hankins
Form Follows Function Over Fences by Cynthia Hankins
The Medal & Maclay From The Judge’s Perspective Webinar by Bernie Traurig & Julie Winkel
How do I train a young or green horse on the flat and over fences?
Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Basic by Bernie Traurig
Controls of the Horse Part One – Rein Aids by Bernie Traurig
Starting the Young or Green Horse Over Jumps – Part One by Bernie Traurig
Starting the Young or Green Horse Over Jumps – Part Two by Bernie Traurig
Starting the Young or Green Horse Over Jumps – Part Three by Bernie Traurig
First Jumps Under Saddle Part 1 by Linda Allen
First Jumps Under Saddle Part 2 by Linda Allen
Five-Year-Old Competition Prep Part One by Linda Allen
How can I improve my horse’s form over jumps?
A Gymnastic for All Jumping Disciplines by Team Glynn
An Advanced Gymnastic School to Improve the Horse’s Jump by Bernie Traurig
Getting a Horse to Learn How to Back Up and Jump Rounder by Team Karazissis
The Kusner Gymnastic by Bernie Traurig
The Winkler Gymnastic by Bernie Traurig
Vertical Vertical Combination by Bernie Traurig
Rodrigo Pessoa & Lets Fly by Rodrigo Pessoa
What is an automatic release and how do I learn to do one?
An Exercise to Perfect the Automatic Release by Bernie Traurig
Teaching the Automatic Release – The Hagman Formula, Part 1 by James Hagman
Teaching the Automatic Release – The Hagman Formula, Part 2 by James Hagman
Teaching the Automatic Release – The Hagman Formula, Part 3 by James Hagman
Building Blocks to a Great Position: Part 4 Jumping Phase with Zazou Hoffman by Bernie Traurig
Release and Connection by Missy Clark
The Progression of Releases by Karen Healey
What bits do you suggest?
Bits and Bitting by Bernie Traurig
Bernie’s Big Bag of Bits by Bernie Traurig
How do I improve my seat?
Getting Secure in Your Seat and Legs by Val Renihan
A Lunge Lesson by Val Renihan
The Independent Seat by Denny Emerson
Longe Line Exercises for Seat Improvement & Position Correction by Bertalan de Nemethy
What seat do I use on course?
Building Blocks to a Great Position: Part 5 To Sit or Not to Sit by Bernie Traurig
What can I do if my horse is low in its carriage or too heavy on the forehand?
The “Nip Up” – A Half-Halt Technique for Your Horse by Bernie Traurig
Self Carriage by Julie Winkel
How do I prevent my horse from changing leads right before the takeoff of the jump?
Preventing the Swap by Louise Warner Serio
Swapless on Course by Team Glynn
Fundamentals of Flying Changes (7 minute mark) by Bernie Traurig
Do you have any tips on riding a strong or fresh horse?
Strategies for Managing a Fresh Horse by Peter Pletcher
I get nervous about jumping combinations. Anything I can do to build my confidence?
Building Confidence in Combinations by Bernie Traurig
Fundamental Gymnastic – Helping Horse and Rider with Balance by Mandy Porter
How can I improve my eye to better see the distance?
Exercises to Develop a Better Eye: Part 1-A by Bernie Traurig
Exercises to Develop a Better Eye: Part 1-Bby Bernie Traurig
Advanced Exercises to Develop a Better Eye Part 2 by Bernie Traurig
Eye Exercise Tips by Bernie Traurig
Winning Eye Exercises by John French
Looking for the Distance by Bernie Traurig
How can I train my horse to jump over water?
Introducing the Green Horse & Training the Spooky Horse to the Liverpoolby Bernie Traurig
Schooling Your Horse Over Open Water by Bernie Traurig
Ditches & Water by Gina Miles
How do I master tests commonly asked in equitation classes?
Counter Canter Over Fencesby Stacia Madden
Fine-Tuning Downward Transitions & Trot Fences by Missy Clark
Advanced Equitation: Changing the Bend in the Counter Canter by Bernie Traurig
Perfecting Your Hand Gallop to a Jump by Stacia Madden
How do I teach my horse to back up?
Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Basic (Chapter 1B: Walk – Backing) by Bernie Traurig
Backing Issues by Bernie Traurig
Are there exercises to train my OTTB?
Mastering Flatwork Over Fences – Basic by Bernie Traurig
Starting the Young or Green Horse Over Jumps – Part One by Bernie Traurig
Starting the Young or Green Horse Over Jumps – Part Two by Bernie Traurig
Starting the Young or Green Horse Over Jumps – Part Three by Bernie Traurig
Training the OTTB Horse by Bernie Traurig
Training the OTTB Horse – Session Two by Bernie Traurig
An OTTB Jumping School With Bernie by Bernie Traurig
What do I look for when selecting an OTTB?
Evaluating the Off The Track Thoroughbred for Purchase by Bernie Traurig
Could the OTTB Be the Right Horse for You? by Denny Emerson
How do I improve my fitness to ride?
The Essential Elements of Fitness by Robin Martinez
Riding Specific Exercises for the Gym by Robin Martinez
Staying Fit On the Road by Robin Martinez
Rider Fitness – Exercises While Mounted Part Aby Denny Emerson
Rider Fitness – Exercises While Mounted Part Bby Denny Emerson
How do I improve my horse’s fitness?
Horse Fitness – Developing a Base of Endurance by Denny Emerson
How do you help a horse not get too excited or fast when jumping?
Flatwork Over Fencesby Bernie Traurig