Bernie’s Top Ten Most Common Clinic Observations
Bernie shares with us the issues he sees most at clinics.
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.
Stop Your Horse From Falling In On One Side
Jim Wofford gives a member exercises on the flat to get her horse to stop falling to the left with his shoulder.
Does Your Horse Have a Long Stride and Struggle with Combinations?
Linda Allen advises a member on how she can acquire the "tools" she needs to set her horse up to handle anything a course might ask.
How to Stop a Horse From Speeding Up On the Landing Side of the Jumps
Rob Gage shares exercises to help a member stop her horse from getting strong and running after the jumps.
How to Ride a Hunter with a Soft Mouth that Tends to Over-flex
Geoff Teall shares his training philosophies with a member whose hunter horse likes light contact and often gets behind the bit.
How to Make Your Hunter More Supple
Julie shares her favorite exercises to encourage a hunter to be soft and light on their front end.
Training a Young Thoroughbred that is Fresh Off the Track
Jim Wofford shares his philosophies and exercises on training an OTTB.
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.
Which Release is Best for Lower Level Hunter and Equitation Classes?
Geoff Teall helps clarify what type of release (short, long, crest, or automatic) is appropriate for a lower level rider.
Teaching Your Horse To Stretch Their Neck Out In A Hunter Under Saddle Class
Julie Winkel gives a member tips on how to get her horse to stretch in a hunter frame.
How to Handle a Horse When it Spooks
Jim Wofford and Olivia Loiacono describe how to handle a situation where a horse spooks when jumping or resists going near something they are afraid of.
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.
Train Your Horse to Land Further Away and Go Forward After a Jump
Linda Allen suggests exercises a member can use to improve her mare's bascule over a fence.
How to Train an OTTB On the Flat for Three-Day Eventing
Jim Wofford explains how to train a young OTTB on the flat for three-day eventing so they are ready for the dressage phase.
What Release is Best for Equitation Medal Classes?
Peter Wylde shares his thoughts on what releases are best for equitation riders moving up the ranks into the medal classes.
How to Handle a Young Playful Horse On a Lunge Line
Linda Allen and Olivia Loiacono share their thoughts on how to keep a young horse's focus when they get boisterous on the lunge line.
The Importance of Transitions in the Circle Before You Start Your Round
Bernie gives a clinic participant advice on how to avoid having her horse stop at the jump by improving the circle she does before she starts her course.
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