George Morris

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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.

George Morris

Jumpers • Equitation • Hunters

Considered one of the most influential riders and trainers in the equestrian sport, George’s career began as a precocious junior rider, winning both the AHSA Hunter Seat Medal Final and the ASPCA Maclay Final at the tender age of 14, the youngest rider ever to do so.  In international competition, he represented the United States on the gold medal-winning Pan American Games team in 1959 and on the silver medal-winning team at the 1960 Rome Olympics.  Between 1958 and 1960, he rode on eight winning Nations Cup teams and in later years served as Chef d’Equipe for numerous Nations Cup teams including as Co-Chef d’Equipe at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada, where the U.S. won both the team and individual silver medals.  George also served as a Director of the former USET and as a member of its Executive and Show Jumping Committees.

George’s training successes include a “Who’s Who” of the United States’ top show jumping riders, figuring prominently in U.S. Olympic history.  At the 1984 Olympics, the gold medal-winning team included three former students, Conrad Homfeld, Leslie Burr-Howard and Melanie Smith Taylor.  The 1992 team included students Lisa Jacquin, Anne Kursinki and Norman Dello Joio.  IN 1996, George was assistant Chef d’Equipe of the silver medal Olympic team, which included former students Burr-Howard, Kursinski and Peter Leone.  At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, former student Chris Kappler won the individual silver medal and was a member of the gold medal-winning team.

He is a member of the United States Hunter Jumper Association Hunt Seat Equitation Task Force and is a member of the USHJA Trainer Certification Program Committee.  He is also a Member Emeritus of the United States Equestrian Federation Jumper Committee and a non-voting advisor of the High Performance Show Jumping Committee.

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The Evolution of Modern Equitation & Classical Riding

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. Bernie put together this evolutionary journey of the American Forward Seat to provide this latest generation of riders with some valuable context and history.

Running Time: 29 minutes and 29 seconds

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Pony Hunter Teams From 1961

Vintage footage of the Pony Hunter Teams in 1961. It starts with the selection trials at Devon and then goes on to the International Pony Competition in England. This priceless archival footage was filmed by Gordon Wright and is narrated by George Morris.

Running Time: 16 minutes and 48 seconds

 

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George Morris Schooling Series: An Equitation School with Emma Kurtz

The George Morris Schooling Series Featuring Tori Colvin, McKayla Langmeier & Emma Kurtz

This is the final installment of our George Morris Schooling Series. The goal of this video series has been to spotlight the up and coming generation in the sport. We are sure to see these girls dominating the sport in the near future. This time we are proud to feature the very talented young equitation rider, Emma Kurtz. Aboard Clearway, Emma dials in perfect distances and shows off her sophisticated mastery of invisible aids, all the ingredients expected of champions in the equitation division.

Running Time: 23 minutes and 43 seconds

View Part One of this series: George Morris Schooling Series: Tori Colvin Schools a Jumper

View Part Two of this series: George Morris Schooling Series: Tori Colvin Schools a Hunter

View Part Three of this series: George Morris Schooling Series: McKayla Langmeier Schools a Jumper

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George Morris Schooling Series: McKayla Langmeier Schools a Jumper

The George Morris Schooling Series Featuring Tori Colvin, McKayla Langmeier & Emma Kurtz

This is the third part in George Morris’ schooling series. This time he acts as mentor to the 2015 ASPCA Maclay Finals Champion, McKayla Langmeier, as she schools her talented jumper mount. We get to see how a top junior prepares for the show ring with sophisticated exercises on the flat and over fences.

Running Time: 19 minutes and 23 seconds

View Part One of this series: George Morris Schooling Series: Tori Colvin Schools a Jumper

View Part Two of this series: George Morris Schooling Series: Tori Colvin Schools a Hunter

View Part Four of this series: George Morris Schooling Series: An Equitation School with Emma Kurtz

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George Morris Schooling Series: Tori Colvin Schools a Hunter

The George Morris Schooling Series Featuring Tori Colvin, McKayla Langmeier & Emma Kurtz

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In the Spotlight Interview with Tori Colvin

Lets get to know Tori Colvin. As a kid she was a pony rider extraordinaire, now, all grown up,  she’s a hunter ring phenom, not to mention a Maclay finals winner as well as an up-and-coming Grand Prix hotshot. George Morris interviews his protegee while she tells us how she was introduced to the sport, how she’s been influenced along the way, and the Olympic goals she has her ears pricked towards.

Running Time: 8 minutes and 25 seconds

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George Morris Schooling Series: Tori Colvin Schools a Jumper

The George Morris Schooling Series Featuring Tori Colvin, McKayla Langmeier & Emma Kurtz

In part one of this series, get an in-depth look at a typical day in the teaching life of George Morris as he helps rising equestrian stars hone their craft on super talented horses. In this episode, he is ringside while Tori Colvin expertly pilots the lovely chestnut jumper, Felina, through a meaningful schooling session. George holds court during this efficient, yet thorough lesson that incorporates fundamental flatwork & classical position with competitive jumper strategies.

Running time: 37 minutes and 37 seconds

 

View Part Two of this series: George Morris Schooling Series: Tori Colvin Schools a Hunter

View Part Three of this series: George Morris Schooling Series: McKayla Langmeier Schools a Jumper

View Part Four of this series: George Morris Schooling Series: An Equitation School with Emma Kurtz

Get to know Tori Colvin in an in-depth interview: In the Spotlight Interview with Tori Colvin

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George Morris’ Key Steps to the Show Ring Part Two

In part two of George’s three part video series, he bridges the gap between the basic dressage flatwork of part one and the course work to follow at the horse show in part three, the outcome of which reflects their preparatory work. This topic focuses on just one of many classic gymnastic exercises that can be utilized at home as part of a program designed for show ring success. Andrew Ramsay is in the irons with his Grand Prix jumper prospect, “Jadalco,” illustrating the progress through the steps to the show ring.

Click here to view part one: George Morris’ Key Steps to the Show Ring Part One

Running Time: 26 minutes and 7 seconds

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George Morris’ Key Steps to the Show Ring Part One

At the very top of the sport it takes a certain work ethic, where only perfect practice makes perfect. In this three part video series, George Morris takes his protege, Andrew Ramsay, and 7 year old “Jadalco” through the rigors of a flatwork program that incorporates cavaletti, gymnastic exercises and culminates in the show ring performance, where diligent homework speaks for itself.

Click here to view part two: George Morris’ Key Steps to the Show Ring Part Two

Running Time: 48 minutes and 28 seconds

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A Tribute to the Thoroughbred Sport Horse

A narrated video presentation celebrating the extraordinary contribution the Thoroughbred horse has made in all the jumping disciplines. Until the very recent past Thoroughbreds dominated North America’s competitive jumping scene with their superior athleticism, heart and jumping prowess. Their popularity sadly declined as warmbloods descended en masse upon the horse show industry beginning in the early 1980s. Thoroughbreds seemed to virtually disappear as seemingly “easy-going” warmbloods gained momentum and cachet. This video is a reminder that some of our most outstanding and beloved equine athletes of all time were proudly Thoroughbreds. Not only should we remember their profound influence, but applaud and encourage their reemergence into the mainstream of the equestrian sport.

Running Time: 37 minutes and 15 seconds

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