Bernie Traurig / Hunter Jumper Trainer in San Marcos, California

As a Horseman, Bernie is renowned for not only his riding talents but for his teaching and coaching gifts. As a competitor, Bernie has represented the United States Equestrian Team both at home and abroad on many occasions and reached the top of the sport in all 3 of the International Equestrian Olympic disciplines: Show Jumping, Dressage, and Eventing. In 2009 he was inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame. In 2010 the California Professional Horsemen's Association honored him with their Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2012 he was awarded the USHJA President’s Distinquished Service Award. He is recognized as a legend in the sport. As a teacher and trainer, he is one of the most sought after clinicians in the country today. His talent for teaching goes back to his roots where he was fortunate enough to have been educated by some of the very best Master Instructors this country and the world have to offer. He served as the West Coastʼs associate Chef d’ Equip to George H. Morris, the former Chef d’ Equip of the United States Olympic Equestrian Team. After amassing over 50 years worth of training and riding techniques and experiences with thousands of horses, Bernie is driven to give back to the sport that has given him so much fulfillment and success.

Specialties

Adult Beginners Welcome! Beginners Welcome! Group Hunter Jumper Lessons Horse Training Hunt Seat Equitation Hunter Circuit Hunter Jumper Clinics Hunter Jumper Lessons Hunter Jumper Show Coaching Hunter/Jumpers Hunters Jumpers Private Hunter Jumper Lessons Riding Instruction Starting Young Hunter Jumper Horses Thoroughbred Working With Problem Horses