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Keeping A Horse Straight At Take-off

Keeping a Horse Straight at Take-off

  • December 7, 2023
  • Natasha Traurig Ferrara
  • Ask The Experts, Riding & Training Help
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Natasha gives advice for a young horse that shifts left at take-off.
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Mastering All Releases: The Following Hand Or Automatic Release (Part 6B)

Mastering All Releases: The Following Hand or Automatic Release (Part 6B)

  • November 22, 2023
  • Bernie Traurig
  • Riding & Training Help
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This post will show the following hand in a broken line with no (or minimal) dependence on the horse’s neck and a strong base of support.
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Mastering All Releases: The Following Hand Or Automatic Release (Part 6A)

Mastering All Releases: The Following Hand or Automatic Release (Part 6A)

  • November 21, 2023
  • Bernie Traurig
  • Riding & Training Help
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If one chooses to master all releases, achieving the automatic release will require dedicated, disciplined practice.
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Mastering All Releases: The Short Crest Release (Part 5)

Mastering All Releases: The Short Crest Release (Part 5)

  • November 20, 2023
  • Bernie Traurig
  • Riding & Training Help
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We frequently see the short crest release in the jumper, equitation, and, sometimes, hunter divisions.
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Mastering All Releases: The Medium Crest Release (Part 4)

Mastering All Releases: The Medium Crest Release (Part 4)

  • November 18, 2023
  • Bernie Traurig
  • Riding & Training Help
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The medium crest release is more subtle than the long release and has a bit more of an appealing look.
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Mastering All Releases: The Long Release (Part 3)

Mastering All Releases: The Long Release (Part 3)

  • November 17, 2023
  • Bernie Traurig
  • Riding & Training Help
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The long release is described by the rider’s balance being on the neck with the rider’s knuckles pressed into the side or near the top of the crest.
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Mastering All Releases: The Mane Release (Part 2)

Mastering All Releases: The Mane Release (Part 2)

  • November 16, 2023
  • Bernie Traurig
  • Riding & Training Help
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The mane release is a technique we use to introduce the beginner rider to jumping.
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Mastering All Releases: A Series Introduction (Part 1)

Mastering All Releases: A Series Introduction (Part 1)

  • November 15, 2023
  • Bernie Traurig
  • Riding & Training Help
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Bernie demonstrates all releases and the significance of establishing independence of the arms from the body.
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Improving Your Lower Leg Position

Improving Your Lower Leg Position

  • June 15, 2023
  • Natasha Traurig Ferrara
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Natasha answers a question about how “wrapping your leg around the horse” creates better contact with your horse in order to give clearer leg aids.
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Bits And Their Importance In The Development Of A Young Horse

Bits and Their Importance in the Development of a Young Horse

  • May 22, 2023
  • Natasha Traurig Ferrara
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Natasha answers a question on bridling a young horse and the relation it has with their development.
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Scouting Investment Horses And Qualities I Look For

Scouting Investment Horses and Qualities I Look For

  • April 13, 2023
  • Bernie Traurig
  • Ask The Experts, Thoroughbred Horses
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The fundamental qualities I consider when selecting a horse. These factors are the basis of my framework for selecting investment horses purchased for resale and horses that I personally select to ride in the sport.
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Flatwork For Hunters And Jumpers And The Dressage Pyramid Of Training

Flatwork for Hunters and Jumpers and the Dressage Pyramid of Training

  • April 3, 2023
  • Bernie Traurig
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How Bernie incorporates Dressage fundamentals in the training of Hunters and Jumpers
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Demystifying Inside Leg To Outside Rein

Demystifying Inside Leg To Outside Rein

  • March 10, 2023
  • Bernie Traurig
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Bernie discusses how to use the common training tip "inside rein to outside leg" in conjunction with your other aids to get the most out of your horse.
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What To Do When Your Horse Bucks, Plays, Or Pulls After The Jump

What To Do When Your Horse Bucks, Plays, or Pulls After The Jump

  • August 25, 2020
  • Geoff Teall
  • Ask The Experts, Riding & Training Help
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Geoff Teall and Linda Allen explain why a horse may buck or play after a jump when leg is applied and share exercises to work through this common problem.
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Exercises To Teach Your Horse To Stay Light Between Your Aids

Exercises To Teach Your Horse To Stay Light Between Your Aids

  • May 26, 2020
  • Julie Winkel
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Julie Winkel shares her favorite exercises for getting a horse light and responsive to the leg and rein aids.
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Why Does My Horse’s Canter Feel Different From Right To Left?

Why Does My Horse’s Canter Feel Different From Right to Left?

  • April 28, 2020
  • Linda Allen
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Linda Allen gives some insight into why a horse may feel differently on one canter lead than the other.
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Improving Your Sitting Trot

Improving Your Sitting Trot

  • November 19, 2019
  • Julie Winkel
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Julie Winkel and Verena Mahin share their favorite exercises to help a rider achieve a smoother and more connected sitting trot.
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Ten Of Bernie’s Favorite Videos On EquestrianCoach.com

Ten of Bernie’s Favorite Videos on EquestrianCoach.com

  • September 4, 2019
  • Bernie Traurig
  • Riding & Training Help
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To celebrate our 10th Anniversary, Bernie has put together a list of just some of his favorites over the years.
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Stop Your Hands From “Posting The Trot”

Stop Your Hands From “Posting The Trot”

  • June 12, 2019
  • Verena Mahin
  • Ask The Experts, Dressage
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Verena Mahin shares three exercises to help keep your hands still at the posting trot.
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Are Pelham Bits Frowned Upon In The Hunter Ring?

Are Pelham Bits Frowned Upon in the Hunter Ring?

  • May 21, 2019
  • Julie Winkel
  • Ask The Experts
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Julie Winkel puts on her judges hat to shed some light on whether specific bits and martingales are judged differently in the hunter ring.
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    Keeping a Horse Straight at Take-off
    December 7, 2023
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    Mastering All Releases: The Following Hand or Automatic Release (Part 6B)
    November 22, 2023
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    Mastering All Releases: The Following Hand or Automatic Release (Part 6A)
    November 21, 2023
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    Mastering All Releases: The Short Crest Release (Part 5)
    November 20, 2023
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    Mastering All Releases: The Medium Crest Release (Part 4)
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