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Guest Coach - John Anderson
THE GYMNASTIC PHASE OF THE 2011 CET MEDAL FINALS
Join Olympian John Anderson as he dissects phase two, the gymnastic phase, of Canada’s most demanding equitation medal final. Course designer, Peter Holmes, has given these top equitation riders a very sophisticated test. John rides the course on his grand prix horse, Terrific, and discusses the challenges it presents..
TRAINING TECHNIQUES - BERNIE TRAURIG
GETTING & KEEPING YOUR HORSE IN FRONT OF YOUR LEG
Is your horse dull to your leg? Are you constantly nagging your horse with your spur? Are there worn patches on your horse’s side from heels that are constantly asking for forward momentum? Bernie has the solution.
GUEST COACHES - TIM McQUAY & TOM McCUTCHEON
WESTERN / REINING SERIES
Stay tuned for Western topics presented by World-Class Reiners, Tim McQuay and Tom McCutcheon. They discuss and demonstrate in detail Basic Horsemanship and Reining, Basic Showmanship of a Reining Pattern, and Mental Preparation & Visualization.
GUEST COACH - DEBBIE McDONALD
DRESSAGE SERIES
Stay tuned for Dressage topics presented by Olympian & World Champion, Debbie McDonald. Debbie takes us through the specifics, the movements & the expectations associated with dressage tests from Training Level to Grand Prix.
RIDING INSTRUCTION - BERNIE TRAURIG
WALKING THE COURSE SERIES Part Three "Walking a Grand Prix Course from the Course Designer's Perspective"
The third part of a three part series features Olympic, World Cup & world Equestrian Games course designer, Olaf Petersen. In this topic Olaf walks us through, obstacle by obstacle, one of his technical WEF Grand Prix courses. For other topics featuring courses & course walking, watch Leopoldo Palacios' videos Walking The Grand Prix Course With Leopoldo Palacious Parts One & Two.
GUEST COACH - LAUREN HOUGH
IN THE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
Get to know Lauren Hough from her introduction to the sport to her biggest influences. In this interview, the Olympian talks about the experiences, the people and the horses that have helped shape her successful career and what her goals are for the future.
GUEST COACH - VAL RENIHAN
IN THE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
Get to know Val Renihan from her introduction to the sport to her biggest influences. In this interview, the highly respected rider, coach and clinician talks about the experiences, the people and the horses that have helped shape her successful career and what her goals are for the future.
GUEST COACH - PETER PLETCHER
IN THE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
Get to know Peter Pletcher from his introduction to the sport to his biggest influences. In this interview, the famous hunter veteran talks about the experiences, the people and the horses that have helped shape his successful career and what his goals are for the future.
GUEST COACH - LOUISE SERIO
IN THE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
Get to know Louise Serio from her introduction to the sport to her biggest influences. In this interview, the hunter champion talks about the experiences, the people and the horses that have helped shape her successful career and what her goals are for the future.
GUEST COACH - LAURA KRAUT
IN THE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
Get to know Laura Kraut from her introduction to the sport to her biggest influences. In this interview, the Olympic Gold Medalist & Grand Prix veteran talks about the experiences, the people and the horses that have helped shape her successful career and what her goals are for the future.
GUEST COACH - RODRIGO PESSOA
IN THE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
Get to know Rodrigo Pessoa from his introduction to the sport to his biggest influences. In this interview, the renowned Olympian and World Champion talks about the experiences, the people and the horses that have helped shape his successful career and what his goals are for the future.
RIDING INSTRUCTION - BERNIE TRAURIG
WINNING TURNS
Bernie discusses and demonstrates his system for short turns to jumps that he has used and taught for decades. This system has not only brought him success in the show ring, but has contributed to the success of his many students.