Bernie Traurig Clinic at Anderson Ranch on December 17-18, 2011
The management of Rocky Mountain Show Jumping is pleased at this time to announce that in conjunction with Concorde Stables, John Anderson and Lynne Stephenson will be bringing world renowned rider, coach, and clinician Bernie Traurig to Clagary in December for a special 2 day clinic opened to all interested equestrian enthusiasts. There will be four groups of between 5 and 6 riders per group. The groups will range from 1.10m to 1.40m. Of course stabling will be available in the main barn for all riders in the clinic.
More details of the clinic will be released shortly! In the mean time, for those people interested in participating in the clinic, please send an email to our office expressing your interest. We will contact you shortly thereafter.
We Are Celebrating Our New Diverse Celebrity Coach Lineup!
While our main focus is and will remain on the jumping disciplines and the promotion of the American Forward Riding System, we have added WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP, REINING & DRESSAGE videos to our vast library. This is in response to requests made by colleges, middle & secondary schools that use our site for educational purposes.
We are excited to announce three new guest coaches that will bring these disciplines to the site. Olympic Gold Medalist Debbie McDonald will teach you basic to advanced dressage techniques. NRHA Hall of Fame Star Tim McQuay and 2011 FEI World Reining Champion Tom McCutcheon will teach topics relating to Western Horsemanship and Reining.
Tim McQuay and Tom McCutcheon, both World-Class Reiners, take you through many of their training techniques that pertain to Western Horsemanship and Reining.
Training Level Dressage
The movements in Training Level are designed to show that the horse is supple, willing to move freely forward while accepting contact with the bit. This is often the starting point of a horse's Dressage career. In this topic, Debbie McDonald and her student take a young horse through exercises appropriate for a horse at this level and practice riding parts of a Training Level Test.
Getting Secure in your Seat And Legs
Val Renihan introduces exercises she uses to develop the strength and security in the seat and legs of her riders.
The Right Canter
In this topic Denny shows us the importance of establishing the "Right" canter. He demonstrates how getting to the right take off point with the proper speed, balance and impulsion, while staying out of the horse's way, allows the horse to jump his best.
Building Confidence in Combinations
Step by step Bernie takes us through a gymnastic that is designed to build the horse's confidence when negotiating combinations. The horse featured in the video has a history of stopping in combinations, but with Bernie's help, she overcomes her anxiety.
Calking Tips
Bernie shares his personal insights and recommendations on calks. His philosophy has been gained through decades of experience with thousands of horses. Then Darren Roberts shows you the proper way to puts calks in and take them out with detailed demonstrations of each step while emphasizing horsemanship and safety
Tom McCutcheon gives Bernie Traurig a Lesson
2011 FEI World Reining Finals Champion & 2010 World Equestrian Games Reining Individual & Team Gold medalist, Tom McCutcheon gives Bernie his first lesson on a reining horse.
Tom and Tim In the Spotlight Interview
Get to know Tim McQuay & Tom McCutcheon from their introduction to the sport of reining to their biggest influences. In this interview, veteran reiners, Tim and his son-in-law Tom, talk about the experiences, the people and the horses that have helped shape their stellar careers. This video features Tim's 2008 ride to victory at the NRHA Futurity Finals and Tom's 2010 Individual Gold win at the World Equestrian Games.
Debbie McDonald In the Spotlight Interview
Sit down with Dressage super star Debbie McDonald and her top hunter/jumper trainer husband Bob, as they reminisce about their life together. A life together that's been built on their mutual passion for horses and one horse in particular, Brentina. This video features Debbie and Brentina's legendary free-style at the 2005 World Cup in Las Vegas.
New Site Feature
We are proud to introduce a new section on our site where you will find find a brief history of the American Forward Riding System, the core videos on the site that pertain to it and the pioneers and masters who've been instrumental in its evolution. We've also included a "must see" video clip of the Italian Cavalry demonstrating beautiful jumping form all the way back in 1929!
About EquestrianCoach.com
Online equestrian education for all jumping disciplines, dressage, western horsemanship, and reining showcased by World Class and Olympic superstars all on one website. We film training tips from the most talented equestrians in the world, edit the videos using slow-motion, stills, graphics and voice-overs and present them via the internet to site members in HD quality. The content is clear, concise and affordable. Best of all, the viewer is in charge - go on the site to find the topic that addresses a specific issue and just watch that video or spend hours absorbing an entire library of invaluable information.
Fun & affordable monthly videos - less than a dollar a day!
