Bernie Traurig
From the Judge's Perspective for the IEA
From the Judge's Perspective for the IEA
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
This is a unique, informative, fun, and interactive webinar with photos, videos, and insights for IEA riders.
Co-hosts Julie Winkel and Bernie Traurig are joined by Nancy Kohler-Cunningham, IEA President and USEF ‘r’ Judge, and Megan D. Taylor, also a ‘r’ Judge, who serves as moderator for this special event.
Running Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
VIDEO CREDITS
Bernie Traurig - Click to view his bio and other video topics
Julie Winkel - Click for her bio and other video topics or visit her website mwstables.com
Nancy Kohler-Cunningham
Currently:
USEF small r judge for Hunter/Hunter/Jumper Seat Equitation (since 2013)
Interscholastic Equestrian Association Executive Board President; member of the executive board for 7
years
Head IHSA Hunt Seat Coach for Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio (2018-19 and 2019-20)
IHSA Zone 6/Region 1 president
Past:
2007-2017-Equestrian Program Director at Alfred University and IHSA coach, Alfred, New York
2012-2017-IHSA Zone 2/Region 1 regional president
1997-2007-Owner/Manager for the Willows Horse Farm, Fairview, Pa. (Primarily a H/J boarding,
training, show facility)
1986-1997-Equestrian Program Director, The Andrews School, Willoughby, Ohio
Megan Taylor
• USEF 'r' Licensed Official in Hunters and Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation
• USHJA Certified Trainer
• Equestrian Sales and Sponsorship Representative for the IEA
• Advisory Board Member for the American National Riding Commission
• Former Director of Riding and Head Coach at the University of the South (1996-2012)
• Former National Director of the IHSA Alumni Association (2012-2019)
• Former member of the IHSA Board of Directors (2000-2019)
Interscholastic EquestrianAssociation - Visit their website: Rideiea.org
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The Medal & Maclay From The Judge's Perspective Webinar
The Medal & Maclay From The Judge's Perspective Webinar
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
Find out what the judges are looking for in our webinar, The Medal & Maclay from the Judge’s Perspective. This is an interactive webinar with video presentations of past winners, along with analysis, discussion, and Q&A. Co-hosts Bernie Traurig and Julie Winkel are joined by Scott Hofstetter, Maclay Finals Winner, Medal Finals judge, top professional Hunter rider, clinician, and R judge and Cynthia Hankins, Medal Finals Winner, Medal Finals judge, trainer, clinician, and R judge.
1 Hour and 48 Minutes
VIDEO CREDITS
Bernie Traurig - Click to view his bio and other video topics
Julie Winkel - Click for her bio and other video topics or visit her website mwstables.com
Cynthia Hankins - Click here to view her bio and other topics
Scott Hofstetter
Tricia Booker - visit her website camerongreenmedia.com
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Equitation Insights Webinar
Equitation Insights Webinar
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
Q&A Webinar with Julie Winkel, Bernie Traurig, and guest Stacia Klein Madden. The first of a series of one hour fun and informative webinars for all riders and coaches. This webinar is dedicated to Equitation and will include video examples of some of our top Equitation winners along with footage of training techniques designed to advance the level of your riding and/or coaching skills.
Running Time: 1 hour and 8 minutes
Videos referenced in this topic:
VIDEO CREDITS
Bernie Traurig - Click to view his bio and other video topics
Julie Winkel - Click for her bio and other video topics or visit her website mwstables.com
Stacia Madden - Click here to view her bio and other video topics or visit her website: beaconhillstables.com
Tricia Booker - visit her website camerongreenmedia.com
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Hunters Past and Present
Hunters Past and Present
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
A fun and interactive webinar with vintage and current video presentations and discussion of the great hunters of the past, present, and how the sport has evolved. An all-star cast of riders, trainers, and large R judges join Julie and Bernie with entertaining anecdotes and answers to attendee's questions. Your panelists for this event are renowned horsemen John French, Peter Pletcher, Archie Cox, and Ronnie Beard.
Running Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
VIDEO CREDITS
Bernie Traurig - Click to view his bio and other video topics
Julie Winkel - Click for Julie's bio and other video topics
Ronnie Beard - Click here to view his bio and other topics
Archie Cox - Click here to view his bio and other topics
John French - Click here for his bio and other video topics
Peter Pletcher - Click for his bio and other video topics
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An OTTB Jumping School With Bernie
An OTTB Jumping School With Bernie
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
Meet Nicole Weakley and her OTTB mare, Tribella, who she originally claimed as a racehorse in 2016. Nicole was her exercise rider & owner for 2 years before retiring her from the racetrack sound. In her new career as a jumper Tribella has a tendency to get strong and quick on course. Nicole turned to Bernie for his insights and to learn some strategies to counteract her mare’s impulse to “make a bid” at the jumps.
VIDEO CREDITS
The helmet Bernie is wearing in this video is provided by Antarès-Sellier France.
Bernie Traurig - Click here to view his bio and other video topics
Nicole Weakley
Tribella, owned by Nicole Weakley
Equine activities can be hazardous and may subject participants to injury. Neither Equestrian Coach LLC nor Bernie Traurig assume liability for your activities. This program provides general instructions and techniques that may not be suitable for everyone. No warranty is given regarding suitability of these instructions to the viewer.
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Bernie's Big Bag of Bits
Bernie's Big Bag of Bits
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
Does the sheer volume and variety of bits adorning tack shop walls today overwhelm you? Would you like to have a bit selection guideline that follows classical principals with your horse’s comfort at the forefront? If you answered yes to either of these questions, Bernie has pared down a list of his favorite go-to bits that will simplify and positively influence your bitting choices. As a clinician, Bernie travels around the country and abroad literally lugging around a bag of bits. Extra baggage fees aside, he finds that having his favorite bits at hand, ringside to be invaluable.
VIDEO CREDITS
The helmet Bernie is wearing in this video is provided by Antarès-Sellier France.
Bernie Traurig - Click here to learn more about Bernie and view his other video topics.
Equine activities can be hazardous and may subject participants to injury. Neither Equestrian Coach, LLC nor Bernie Traurig assume liability for your activities. This program provides general instructions and techniques that may not be suitable for everyone. No warranty is given regarding suitability of these instructions to the viewer.
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Bernie’s Must-Reads for the Die-Hard Equestrian
Bernie’s Must-Reads for the Die-Hard Equestrian
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
Here’s a look at a handful of books that Bernie considers valuable reading for those looking to supplement their equestrian education.
Running Time: 3 mintues and 58 seconds
Links to Books Discussed in this Video
VIDEO CREDITS
Bernie Traurig - Click here to view his bio and other video topics
In November of 2019, George H Morris was deemed by Safe Sport to be Permanently prohibited from participating in any activities and competitions that USEF licenses, endorses, or sponsors due to allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. George Morris has no financial interests in the educational material he has presented or participated in on EquestrianCoach.com and we leave it up to the subscriber to view or not view his contributions.
Equine activities can be hazardous and may subject participants to injury. Neither Equestrian Coach, LLC nor BernieTraurig assume liability for your activities. This program provides general instructions and techniques that may not be suitable for everyone. No warranty is given regarding suitability of these instructions to the viewer.
The Evolution of Modern Equitation & Classical Riding
The Evolution of Modern Equitation & Classical Riding
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
Once again, Bernie was honored to judge the 2nd Annual American Tradition of Excellence Equitation Challenge, presented by Whitethorne at Blenheim EquiSports during the June Classic 3. This year he judged with Geoff Teall to pin this educational class with a unique format (http://showpark.com/2018/06/equitation-excellence-returns-to-blenheim/). Bernie produced the following video for the interactive Q & A session where riders & trainers were able to pick the brains of the panel.
VIDEO CREDITS
Bernie Traurig - Click here to view his bio and other video topics
George Morris - Click here for his bio and other video topics
Bill Steinkraus
Bertalan de Nemethy - click here for his bio and other video topics
Ellen Raidt Lordi
Bert Bobrovniczky
Special thanks to the following sources for generously providing the exceptional video footage and photographs:
Mason Phelps
The Chronicle of the Horse
Noelle Floyd
George Axt
Pennington
La Gazzetta dello Sport
Jayne Huddleston
Callie Clement/Phelps Sports
Fallaw
Bob Foster
Barre Dukes/Phelps Sports
Caroline Nickolaus/Phelps Media Group
Gordon Wright
In November of 2019, George H Morris was deemed by Safe Sport to be Permanently prohibited from participating in any activities and competitions that USEF licenses, endorses, or sponsors due to allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. George Morris has no financial interests in the educational material he has presented or participated in on EquestrianCoach.com and we leave it up to the subscriber to view or not view his contributions.
Equine activities can be hazardous and may subject participants to injury. Neither Equestrian Coach, LLC nor Bernie Traurig assume liability for your activities. This program provides general instructions and techniques that may not be suitable for everyone. No warranty is given regarding suitability of these instructions to the viewer.
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How Idle Dice Met Rodney Jenkins
How Idle Dice Met Rodney Jenkins
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
Hear the story of Bernie’s connection to one of the greatest grand prix horses this country has known, the first horse inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame, Idle Dice. In the late 1960’s Bernie played a critical role in the pairing of the dynamic duo, Idle Dice and Rodney Jenkins, and the rest is history.
Running Time: 4 minutes and 53 seconds
Click here to view the video: A Tribute to the Thoroughbred Sport Horse
VIDEO CREDITS
This video sponsored by Voltaire Design.
Bernie Traurig - Click here to view his bio and other video topics
Equine activities can be hazardous and may subject participants to injury. Neither Equestrian Coach, LLC nor BernieTraurig assume liability for your activities. This program provides general instructions and techniques that may not be suitable for everyone. No warranty is given regarding suitability of these instructions to the viewer.
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Demystifying the Inside Leg to Outside Rein
Demystifying the Inside Leg to Outside Rein
VIDEO DESCRIPTION
These days you hear the phrase “inside leg to outside rein” tossed around in schooling rings and during lessons with surprising regularly, but what does the term really mean? In this topic, Bernie clarifies how we make use of both our hands and both our legs by demonstrating what aids are used in various situations in and out of the show ring.
Running Time: 11 minutes and 39 seconds
VIDEO CREDITS
The helmet Bernie is wearing in this video is provided by Antarès-Sellier France.
Bernie Traurig - Click here to learn more about Bernie and view his other video topics.
Bill Steinkraus - View his bio.
George Morris - Click here to learn more about George and view his other video topics.
In November of 2019, George H Morris was deemed by Safe Sport to be Permanently prohibited from participating in any activities and competitions that USEF licenses, endorses, or sponsors due to allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. George Morris has no financial interests in the educational material he has presented or participated in on EquestrianCoach.com and we leave it up to the subscriber to view or not view his contributions.
Equine activities can be hazardous and may subject participants to injury. Neither Equestrian Coach, LLC nor Bernie Traurig assume liability for your activities. This program provides general instructions and techniques that may not be suitable for everyone. No warranty is given regarding suitability of these instructions to the viewer.
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