Welcome to Equestrian Coach.

The world’s leading online training site for equestrians, led by legendary horseman Bernie Traurig.

Affordable, timeless education.
A Library of over 300 videos, including the complete series of the American Hunter/Jumper Forward Riding System.
65 Olympic and World-Class coaches sharing their knowledge on various topics.
All disciplines for every level, from beginner to advanced.
Educational discounts available.
Access to our "Ask the Experts" Q&A.
What Makes Us Different

Equestrian Coach provides affordable access to comprehensive, classical training and techniques derived from distinguished masters of the sport and modernized for today's jumping disciplines. The core instruction on the site follows the timeless principles of the American Hunter/Jumper Forward Riding System, presented in its entirety, and will benefit those in any jumping discipline at any level.

Membership to EquestrianCoach opens the door to a wealth of knowledge provided by some of the best riders, coaches and industry professionals the world has to offer. We bring you the best from Show Jumping, Hunters, Equitation, Dressage, Eventing, and Western Reining Olympians and World Champions. We also feature top veterinarians, farriers, judges, course designers, sports psychologists, and a wide array of accomplished equestrian specialists with years of expertise to share.

World-Class Coaching

WHAT TO WATCH

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Tack Basics: Performance & Protective Boots

Protecting your equine athlete‘s legs from a jump rail or hazards on the trail is vital for performance and longevity.…

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Conquering Bad Habits – Riding Behind the Vertical

Watch Brian’s journey from riding behind the vertical, out of sync with his mount, to beautifully riding with the motion…

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Barn Basics: Feeding the Habit

USHJA’s Emerging Athletes Program stable manager clinician and member of the EAP Committee, Nanci Snyder, shares with us her philosophy…

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A Schooling Session with Eric Navet

Olympic, World Championship and European Championship veteran, Eric Navet of France, reveals his teaching and training methods in an in…

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Distance Selection Process

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Distance Selection Process

Will Simpson unveils the system he uses every time he jumps a fence to create the distance he wants. If…

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Riding Your Rhythm

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Riding Your Rhythm

Learn to make yourself ride with a consistent rhythm, with your horse in front of your leg. Maintaining good rhythm…

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Our renowned coaches are industry masters in many disciplines including Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Dressage, Eventing, and Western Reining. Equestrian Coach presents the Forward Riding System in its entirety: A complete system that includes position of the rider, aids that control the horse, and a progressive schooling system for the horse.

Explore our extensive video library designed for every level of rider or instructor. 

Clinics and Workshops with Bernie

Jumpers | Equitation | Hunters | Eventing
Organized at your stable. Private, semi-private, or commercial.
All ages and levels from novice to professional.

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Olympic and Championship Coaches

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