The Ultimate Way to Get Help From Equestrian Professionals Without Leaving Your Home
You have the ear of our panel of experts and they want to help you. Whether you are struggling with lead changes, need advice on getting over fear after a fall, or need help selecting a bit, they are ready to lend their advice.
Bernie Traurig, Equestrian Coach founder and panel moderator, has amassed over 55 years of experience as an elite equestrian, reaching the top of the sport in all 3 of the International Equestrian Olympic disciplines: Show Jumping, Dressage, and Eventing.
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- Each month, 1-2 questions will be selected by each panel member to answer.*
* Not all questions submitted will be answered. Equestrian Coach will select the most relevant questions for the panel to answer each month. We do not critique rounds.
Our Panel of Experts
Robin Martinez
Having grown up in the Los Angeles area, Robin was always active, she began seriously perusing riding while at Camelot Riding Club under the expert instruction of Raizy Goffman and…
Natasha Traurig Ferrara
Raised in the barn, Natasha Traurig Ferrara developed her riding career under the tutelage of her parents, Christine and Bernie Traurig, establishing an esteemed foundation in horsemanship at a very…
Denny Emerson
One of the 50 most influential horsemen of the Twentieth Century. - The Chronicle of the Horse, 2000 Deny Emerson is the only rider to have ever won both a…
Michael Dowling
Assistant Professor of Equine Studies - Centenary College, New Jersey Co-Coach ANRC Team Co-Coach IHSA Team Academic Accomplishments B.A. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Diploma in International Relations University of Lancaster,…
Lisa Hollister
Lisa Hollister, Esq. has been licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio since 1987 and has practiced Equine Law for the last 14 years. As an Equine Attorney,…
Tonya Johnston
Tonya Johnston, MA, is an Equestrian Mental Skills Coach and author with a master’s degree in applied Sport Psychology. Tonya specializes in working with equestrian athletes from disciplines such as…
Blair Cooper (Farrier)
Blair Cooper is a certified Farrier in Temecula, California. He was brought up in Northern British Columbia, Canada where his family farmed and raised Quarter horses. At a young age,…
Nicole Lakin
Who am I? I ask not in the deep philosophical way, but in the “why should you read my blog posts” way. I am a lot of things to a…
Karen Healey
Karen began her professional career working for George Morris at Hunterdon 1971-1974. Following that she worked at Boulder Brook and Tewksbury with such riders as Ruthann Bowers, Freddie and Daisy…
Olivia Loiacono
After years of training, riding, and competing all over the world Olivia decided to bring her knowledge and experience back to the Southern California eventing community. Riding from a very…
Linda Allen
Linda Allen (Jumper, Course Design) - is an accomplished Olympic Course Designer, Clinician, Judge, Equestrian Facility Design Consultant and Author. For more than 45 years, Linda has been a fixture in…
Peter Wylde
A native of Medfield, MA, Peter Wylde worked his way up in the junior rider ranks, earning the United States' highest junior honor when he won the Rolex-Maclay National Equitation…
Dino Fretterd
Dino previously worked on people for 17 years, specializing in muscular/skeletal dysfunction. During this time he worked with Chiropractors and Orthopedic Surgeons aiding in their patients' recoveries. Dino has also…
Julie Winkel
Julie Winkel has been a licensed Hunter, Equitation, Hunter Breeding and Jumper judge since 1984. She has officiated at prestigious events such as Devon, Harrisburg, Washington International, Capital Challenge, The…
Cynthia Redwine Martinez
Cynthia Redwine Martinez is a lifelong equestrian and business lawyer. She breeds Holsteiner horses for show jumping and enjoys competing in the amateur jumper divisions. She has practiced business and…
Marnye Langer
Marnye Langer serves as LEG's Chief Financial Officer, and she is responsible for marketing and sponsorship activities. She is also the Managing Director of LEGISequine.com, an insurance agency covering all…
Dr. Heather Mack
Dr. Heather Mack was born and raised in Pennsylvania surrounded by nature and animals. She always wanted to become a veterinarian and to move out West. She began riding horses…
Verena Mahin
Verena’s riding career began in Germany at the age of 5, when she started vaulting on a gentle Palomino owned by a family friend. This taught her the importance of…
Stacia Madden
Stacia Klein Madden stands out as one of the most successful and dedicated trainers of young, developing show jumping talent in the United States. She was a top junior rider…
Larry Langer
Larry Langer founded Langer Equestrian Group, Inc. (LEG) in 1972 and has been at its helm ever since as President and CEO. Inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame…
Geoff Teall
Geoff Teall is one of the leading Hunter and Hunt Seat Equitation trainers in the country. Horses and riders who have trained with Geoff have gone on to win championships,…
Bernie Traurig
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…
Jim Wofford
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