Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 1 – Basic
Bernie Traurig
The first of the series, this video outlines a simple, progressive method of flatwork for all jumping disciplines. It focuses on the training of a young or inexperienced horse with the aim to achieve obedience to light rein and leg aids, and assumes the rider is familiar with the proper techniques of riding and jumping. But you do not have to be a highly experienced or seasoned rider because Bernie’s strategies are clear, straight-forward, classic and timeless. The Basic level highlights his favorite exercises that can be incorporated into anyone’s training program.
View part 2 of this series: Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 2 – Intermediate
View part 3 of this series: Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 3 – Advanced
Running Time: 46 minutes and 25 seconds (divided into chapters)
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Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 2 – Intermediate
Bernie Traurig
If you have the Basic level down, you and your horse are ready for more of Bernie’s proven supplemental training techniques. In the Intermediate level, you’ll learn how to put the polish on your performance by blending these potent methods into your everyday training program. You will learn how to build on the fluency with which you and your horse have come to communicate. For most horses, mastering this level will be sufficient to perform well in any show ring.
View part 1 of this series: Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 1 – Basic
View part 3 of this series: Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 3 – Advanced
Running Time: 59 minutes and 6 seconds (divided into chapters)
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Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 3 – Advanced
Bernie Traurig
The Advanced level further illustrates Bernie’s modern, refined and simplified approach. If your goal is a higher level of performance or to achieve a greater brilliance and quality of gait, this video is for you.
View part 1 of this series: Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 1 – Basic
View part 2 of this series: Fundamentals of Flatwork – Part 2 – Intermediate
Running Time: 51 minutes and 16 seconds (divided into chapters).
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Advanced Chapter 12 – The Accordion
Bernie Traurig
In this excerpt from the Advanced section of Fundamentals of Flatwork Bernie shows us one of his favorite exercises to enhance the longitudinal elasticity of the horse’s back.
Running Time: 1 minute and 32 seconds
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Flatwork Over Fences
Bernie Traurig
Take a ride with Bernie as he schools "Archie Bunker" and talks you through how he incorporates his flat techniques over small fences. This is an excerpt from the Advanced section of Fundamentals of Flatwork, chapter 14.
Running Time: 6 minutes and 45 seconds
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Fundamentals of Flying Changes
Bernie Traurig
Here is an in depth look at the building blocks that are required for a perfectly executed flying change. In this topic Bernie breaks down and examines each component of a flying change and demonstrates exercises that will give your horse every opportunity to change leads on cue.
Running Time: 16 minutes and 32 seconds
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Getting Secure in your Seat And Legs
Val Renihan
Val Renihan introduces exercises she uses to develop the strength and security in the seat and legs of her riders.
Running Time: 10 minutes and 5 seconds
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Horse Show Prep
Bill Cooney
Bill Cooney shares his techniques for preparing a horse prior to a horse show. He demonstrates how stabilizing the horse’s gaits with loose rein work in conjunction with voice aids results in a soft and mentally relaxed horse.
Running Time: 15 minutes and 8 seconds
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Laura Kraut & Cedric
Laura Kraut
Get to know Laura and her great horse Cedric as they show us a typical flat school in preparation for a big class. This topic focuses on the partnership of horse and rider and features Laura’s play by play of the duo’s winning round in the $150,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Spy Coast Farm during week 5 of the 2011 WEF.
Running Time: 15 minutes and 48 seconds
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Lauren Hough And Quick Study
Lauren Hough
Get to know Lauren and her great horse Quick Study while they school following their win of the $150,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix during week 8 of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. This topic focuses on the partnership of horse and rider and features Lauren’s play by play of her winning round.
Running Time: 24 minutes and 21 seconds
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Pole Exercises
Judy Martin
Judy Martin reveals her brilliant system using rails on the ground and cavallettis to enhance the riderʼs hand, leg & eye coordination while simultaneously improving the horseʼs balance and acceptance of the bridle.
If you liked this video and want to see another exercise to hone the riders hand, leg and eye coordination and the horse’s adjustability check out Armando Hassey’s Daily Pole Exercises.
Running Time: 9 minutes and 28 seconds
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Riding on the Bit
Bernie Traurig
For some equestrians it is the ultimate goal – to get your horse on the bit and experience that suppleness of poll and jaw, the engagement of the hindquarters, the acceptance of the rider’s hands, that fluid link between horse and rider. In this topic Bernie demonstrates all the different levels of contact with the horse’s mouth and different elevations of the horse’s head and neck that can be considered “on the bit.” He takes into consideration the horse’s conformation and willingness to acquiesce to the required pressure as well as the pit falls of trying to manufacture “on the bit” compliance.
Running Time: 7 minutes and 31 seconds
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Self Carriage
Julie Winkel
Self carriage is the horse’s ability to carry himself on his own without relying on the rider for balance or connection. In this topic Julie Winkel gives her students a series of exercises designed to develop the self carriage of a young horse.
Running Time: 28 minutes and 37 seconds
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Setting Up The Lead Change
Team Karazissis
In this session Team Karazissis describe & demonstrate exercises that establish direct communication to the three main parts of the horse & stimulate the haunch in order to facilitate the lead change.
Running Time: 12 minutes and 21 seconds
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The Abuse Of The Indirect Rein
Bernie Traurig
Bernie demonstrates the beautiful effects that can be accomplished with the proper use of the Indirect Rein In Front of the Wither and, at the same time, addresses the pitfalls of improper use.
Running Time: 4 minutes and 52 seconds
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