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 Distinguished 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.
Other Contributers
Amanda Garner
Equestrian Education
Amanda’s first venture into riding began at age eight with a guided trail ride at a friend’s birthday party, during…
Dino Fretterd
Certified Equine Massage Therapist
Dino previously worked on people for 17 years, specializing in muscular/skeletal dysfunction. During this time he worked with Chiropractors and…
Stacia Madden
Equitation
Stacia Klein Madden stands out as one of the most successful and dedicated trainers of young, developing show jumping talent…
Blair Cooper (Farrier)
Farrier
Blair Cooper is a certified Farrier in Temecula, California. He was brought up in Northern British Columbia, Canada where his…
Lisa Hollister
Equine Law
Lisa Hollister, Esq. has been licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio since 1987 and has practiced Equine…