Grand prix jumper rider Bliss Heers tells us how she got involved with horses and show jumping, who she has ridden with and how they have influenced her riding today.

Bliss shares her perspective on what makes a good horseperson. Patience and the ability to understand the horse are the two major factors she mentions.

Bliss shares her views on competing elite show jumpers. “There’s nothing like it,” she says. She also talks about how she handles her nerves prior to a competition.

Bliss talks about how she deals with setbacks and staying mentally strong enough to compete at the elite level. She also shares details on a major accident that happened while she was riding a stallion in 2018.

International show jumping rider Bliss Heers shares what made her fall in love with the sport of show jumping. She also explains the incredible team it takes to keep her horses performing at their optimum.

Get to know successful hunter/jumper trainer and competitor Kristy Herrera, including how she got involved in horses, her training philosophy and what she feels makes a good horseperson.

Get to know Jackie Kinney from Horses in Harmony, based in Maryland and Florida. Learn how she got involved in horses, why she loves dressage, her training philosophy and more.

Get to know Nations Cup show jumper and successful hunter/equitation competitor Sloane Coles, owner and operator of Spring Ledge in The Plains, VA. She answers questions about how she got involved in horses, her training philosophy and what she feels makes a good horse person. Overall, Sloane emp...

Get to know Kama Godek, a 5* FEI Grand Prix jumper rider who holds the USHJA Trainer Certification and German Trainers Certification. Hear about how she got involved with horses, her training philosophy and what she feels makes a good horseperson. She is interested in all things equine and feels ...

USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and USEA ICP Level 2 Certified Instructor Michele Wellman owns and operates By Chance Farm in Union Bridge, MD. She answers questions about how she got involved in horses, her training philosophy and what she feels makes a good horseperson. Above all, she feels the...

Learn about 5-star eventer Colleen Rutledge’s 12-year-old American Thoroughbred stallion Confidence Game. He competed through the advanced level and is now competing as a show jumper in the 1.30m level with John Michael Durr. Colleen shares why she loves OTTB and the tricky part of riding a stall...

When a new horse comes into Colleen’s barn, she doesn’t determine what the horse’s path will be until she knows where the horse’s talents lie. She brings horses along starting with large movements and refining them as the horse gains a better understanding of the cues.

Get to know horsemanship expert, dressage and event rider and trainer Chelsea Canedy of Unexpected Farm in Maine. She explains how she got into horses, her training philosophy and how she handles herself prior to a competition.

Check out Chelsea Canedy unique round barn at Unexpected Farm in Wales, Maine. It has signage to keep people from losing track of where they are, three floors, and a top floor with 360 degree windows.

Part 3: Allison discusses rider position and its profound affect on the horses balance and cooperation. She talks about fitness in and out of the saddle. Allison covers some of the basic, key components of rider position that are most critical to good performance and training.

Trailer for veteran five-star event rider, and renowned trainer and coach, Allison Springer's lecture. Join Allison as she talks through becoming the best trainer for your horse, and using position and aids to build on a solid foundation.

Watch the incredible story of Vandiver, mount of Olympic three day eventer Doug Payne. See how they carefully brought him along and how the horse beat the odds to become an accomplished Olympic horse.

USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and USEA ICP Level 2 Certified Instructor Michele Wellman practices what she preaches when she says to advocate for the horse She tells the story about her own horse the chestnut gelding from the video series who encountered various physical issues and the long roa...

Paul Haefner a sports psycologist gives an informative lecture on teaching strategies instructors can implement in their own programs He wants instructors to create a positive learning experience and understand that everyone learns in different ways

Paul Haefner a sports psycologist talks about how to help people with anxiety and fear a common problem with riders

Part 3: Jimmy asks auditors when their horse jumps its best and launches a discussion about the importance of balance and rhythm. Sharing thoughtful insights and snippets from his own personal experiences, Jimmy hosts an interesting and educational discussion on the horsemanship of today and conc...

Part 6: Allison unpacks the concept of 'on the bit' and appropriate frames for each phase of eventing. She then goes on to discuss the importance of flatwork for jumping. Using the example of reaching a fence at that 'tummy sinking distance' to illuminate how focusing on flatwork and keeping the ...

Part 2: Jimmy uses a discussion on the perfect jump to lead into studying the subjective nature of the horse industry. After discussing the components of the bascule over a fence, he advocates for setting realistic expectations for both horses and riders, instead of pursuing perfection.