Deep Heels vs Shock Absorbing Heels
Bernie helps clarify what "deep heels" means in riding and why they are important.
Posting The Canter
Bernie Traurig, Julie Winkel, Geoff Teall, Stacia Madden, Karen Healey, and Jim Wofford share their thoughts on the common habit of posting the canter.
Tips for a Thoroughbred Horse Who Has a Tough Mouth and Who Gets Strong Over Jumps
Bernie gives a member advice to help her Thoroughbred who has a quirky mouth and gets hot as soon as she adds rails or jumps to their ride.
Chronicle of the Horse – The Equitation Division was Created to Improve Riding by George Morris (ADDENDUM)
After attending the CP National Horse Show, George Morris, the master of style takes exception to how juniors change position between hunters and equitation.
Chronicle of the Horse – Equitation: An American Tradition of Excellence by Bernie Traurig (ADDENDUM)
ASPCA Maclay Final judge Bernie Traurig reflects on the 2017 final and the state of equitation.
Stephanie Nagler Shares Her Experience at the EquestrianCoach Private One-On-One Workshop
Scholarship recipient, Stephanie Nagler, shares her story and her top ten list of things she learned at Bernie's private workshop.
How To Teach A Horse To Accept Rein Contact
Bernie gives a member bit suggestions and exercises to help her mare who dislikes rein contact.
Troubleshooting: Kicking Out at the Trot and Canter
Bernie shares some insight on what may be causing a member's TB from kicking out at the trot and canter.
Keeping a Horse Balanced in the Corners After a Jump
Bernie offers tips on how to train a horse to stay balanced, and not run through the corner after a jump.
How to Keep Weight in Your Stirrups and Contact With Your Horse’s Side
Bernie gives a member advice who struggles, because of his conformation, to keep both weight in his stirrups and contact with his horse's sides.
How to Wrap a Horse’s Hoof for an Abscess
Bernie offers a member some advice when wrapping a horse's foot for an abscess.
Tips for Riding a Hot Horse
Jim Wofford, Denny Emerson, and Bernie Traurig talk about working with a "hot" horse.
Choosing What Bit To Use On Your Horse
Bernie offers his popular video topic "Bits and Bitting" for free to help riders decide which bit is best for their horse.
Exercises to Help a Sensitive Horse Get Supple and Bend Left
Bernie gives a member advice on how to enhance her mare's suppleness, with the goal of making her more even on both sides.
How to Help Riders Who Struggle to “Feel” Their Posting Diagonals
Bernie gives a member suggestions on how to teach her students to both see and feel the correct diagonal at the posting trot.
Exercise to Stop Pulling On Your Horse’s Mouth 1-3 Strides Before the Jump
Bernie gives a member an exercise to help her stop pulling on her horse's mouth 1-3 strides out from the jump.
Preparing to Ride Again After a Knee Injury
Tonya and Bernie give a member advice on how to prepare both mentally and physically before she gets back in the tack after an injury.
Learn Which Part of the Rider’s Leg Should Be in Contact With the Horse
Bernie clarifies for a member the three points of leg contact a rider should have on a horse.
How to Overcome Nerves When Moving Up a Level and Jumping Bigger Jumps
Bernie gives a member advice on how to build up his confidence over taller jumps.
Stop Your Horse From Swapping Leads On The Take Off Of The Jump
Bernie gives a member advice on how to keep her pony straight and stop him from swapping leads before jumps.