EquestrianCoach

09/07/2025

Merritt Hill just earned her Equestrian Coach Certificate of Achievement with Bernie Traurig after completing one of Bernie’s 10-day intensive workshops here at the Equestrian Coach Training Center in West Point, Virginia. Don’t miss your chance to fine-tune your riding with Bernie in our one-of-a-kind, exclusive workshops! We have limited spots remaining for our July and August dates. To apply, visit EquestrianCoach.com or email [email protected].

Equestrian Coach Riding Workshops are open to all ages and all levels of riding (novice to professional), from all levels of the jumping disciplines, and are educational for horses at any stage of their training. Each session is limited to six riders for personalized attention, with a select number of lease horses available. We offer cozy lodging right on the farm with meals included. While the instruction will be professional and focused, the atmosphere will be relaxed, friendly, and positive as Bernie addresses and improves your specific issues or those of your horse(s). He will work with you to establish an ongoing program to reach your goals that will include individualized homework and training plans beyond the workshop. Additionally, you will have one year of one-on-one access to Bernie as he monitors your progress via video analysis and answers any questions or concerns via email. Apply today!

https://equestriancoach.com/equestrian-coach-riding-workshops/

09/07/2025

06/07/2025

“Bringing my young horse to the Bernie Traurig Intensive Riding Clinic was a valuable experience. Bernie’s approach was clear, patient, and focused on building a solid foundation. His thoughtful style helped build both my horse’s and my own confidence. He emphasized rideability and clear communication, which made a big difference for my horse. I appreciated his acknowledgement that there are multiple ways to do things and helping find what works for each horse. He met us where we were in our training and each ride we continued to build on our skills. There was a clear improvement from the beginning of the week to the end of the week. I also loved that our rides extended outside the confines of the area. Everyone there was incredibly supportive. It was a great experience, and I look forward to returning.” — Kelly Gannon

What a nice testimonial from . We greatly enjoyed working with Kelly and her young horse. 🙏

‼️🗓️ Just a few spots remain open for our July and August Workshops at Equestrian Coach Training Center. Train with Bernie Traurig in a 5-day intensive clinic designed for riders of all jumping disciplines, ages and skill levels. These workshops are an excellent opportunity to get concentrated access to Bernie’s expertise, improve your riding and horsemanship, and establish an ongoing program to reach your goals that will include individualized homework and training plans beyond the clinic. This is an immersive experience with lodging on the farm and meals included. Each session is limited to six riders for personalized attention, with a select number of lease horses available. Don’t miss out!! 📧 Email [email protected] to book or visit EquestrianCoach.com for more information.

05/07/2025

Join us for an exciting and productive 5-day Summer Workshop at the Equestrian Coach Training Center in West Point, Virginia, with Bernie Traurig! Perfect for sharpening your skills, training your horse, or learning to overcome challenges, these workshops are designed for riders of all jumping disciplines, ages, and skill levels. Enjoy an immersive experience with lodging on the farm and meals included. Each session is limited to six riders for personalized attention, with a select number of lease horses available.Spots are still open for our July 22nd and August sessions. Don’t miss out! 👀 Visit the Workshop Page at EquestrianCoach.com for details and to apply or email [email protected].

03/07/2025

“We just returned from an outstanding 10-day riding workshop at the Equestrian Coach Training Center in West Point, VA. Our 10-year-old daughter, Merritt, learned more than we could imagine during our time with the Equestrian Coach team. Merritt has attended several of Bernie’s 2–3-day clinics in the Southeast and the minute I heard that workshops would be an offering in the Summer of 2025, I knew it would be the right addition to Merritt’s coaching and training plan. Bernie has a gift for teaching by balancing constructive feedback and praise at a level that builds strength and confidence. With Bernie’s coaching, Merritt improved leg positioning, distance and pace decisions, use of invisible aids, and also learned techniques to solve problems that she’s experienced with her young ponies. Any session with Bernie is packed with information and we left his training center with pages and pages of notes with exercises and solutions to improve Merritt’s riding and horsemanship.

Beyond the training, the facility is incredibly beautiful and not a detail has been overlooked. I highly recommend the onsite lodging accommodations which were impeccably clean and comfortable. We made many friends in our two weeks in the ‘white house’ which contributed greatly to our experience. Meals at the main house were delicious and both entertaining and educational.

Endless thank you to Bernie, Cait, and the entire Equestrian Coach team for your hospitality. You can plan on seeing us back in West Point next summer if not sooner!” — The Hill Family

What a lovely letter from and the Hill Family on their experience riding in a recent Equestrian Coach Workshop with Bernie Traurig. Great riding, ! It was a pleasure working with you and your wonderful family. 🌟 We hope to see you again soon!

02/07/2025

Kind words from on her recent Equestrian Coach Workshop experience! 🤩🗯️ “Going to Virginia for Bernie Traurig’s riding workshops was one of the most insightful experiences I’ve had in my riding career. Bernie’s expertise not only shows through his extensive riding career, but also in the way he can teach and educate riders of all levels to become better. In five days of riding, I learned how to ride softer, clearer, and more effectively. In particular, we worked on my following release by combining a driving rein and a gymnastics grid. The lease horses are all phenomenal and the property is surreal. I hope I can have the pleasure of coming back again one day.” 👏👏 Thank you, Ally! Great riding and it was a pleasure working with you!

Learn more about our workshops by visiting EquestrianCoach.com

01/07/2025

Beautiful trails right in our back yard here at the Equestrian Coach Training Center in West Point, Virginia! Did you know our farm adjoins the Sandy Point State Forest, which has over 7 miles of groomed trails for riding, biking, and hiking. We can trail ride the horses right up to the Mattaponi River!

Equestrian Coach Workshops with Bernie Traurig are in session now through August. Get concentrated access to Bernie’s expertise in a unique 5- or 10- day immersion course. Additionally, you will receive one year of personal coaching and progress analysis from Bernie with monthly email correspondence and video review, and a free membership to Equestriancoach.com. Workshops are open to all ages and levels, and are educational for horses at any stage of their training. Visit https://equestriancoach.com/equestrian-coach-riding-workshops/ to learn more and to apply!

30/06/2025

Kind words from , one of our super students from our Workshop last week! 🤩👏 “I attended the Equestrian Coach Workshop hoping to build my young Thoroughbred’s confidence over fences—but I left with so much more. Bernie’s patient, encouraging, and methodical approach gave me the tools to become a more confident rider. By improving my communication through more effective leg aids, my horse could finally understand and trust what I was asking of him. From the barn to the ring, the entire experience exceeded my expectations. I’m excited to continue these workshops through every stage of my horse’s training and my own. A heartfelt thank-you to Bernie and the entire Equestrian Coach team for such a transformative experience!”

Love to hear! Thank you, Ashley! Visit EquestrianCoach.com to learn about our Workshops this summer and to apply! Bernie Traurig

29/06/2025

Workshop Week 2 ✅👏What a pleasure to work with another fantastic ground students this week! Bernie Traurig’s next workshop is coming up 👉 July 15-20 and July 22-27. Visit EquestrianCoach.com to learn more about our workshops and to apply!

28/06/2025

[Sound on 📣] A few tips and techniques on improving the functionality of your lower leg with range of motion exercises. This is something I recently worked on with a few riders during our Equestrian Coach Workshop this week. 🌟

Continue the lesson by watching my video on Range of Motion Exercises on EquestrianCoach.com 🔗 https://equestriancoach.com/courses/range-motion-exercise-introduction-george-morris/

We have a few more Workshops lined up at our new Equestrian Coach Training Facility in West Point, VA. Workshops are open to all ages and riding levels, and are educational for horses at any stage of their training. To learn more about my workshops and to apply, visit https://equestriancoach.com/equestrian-coach-riding-workshops/.

26/06/2025

Workshop Week 2 is off to a great start with a super group of riders! 🤩🤩 Head over to EquestrianCoach.com to learn more about our workshops this summer in West Point, VA, at our new Equestrian Coach Training Center!