Welcome!

Welcome to Dressage with Michell!

I was born with a love and respect for horses. Luckily my parents were tolerant of this extreme obsession and supported my journey as I transformed from such a shy little girl into a confident woman.

For a long time I didn’t care what horse or discipline I was riding, it was just perfect to be on a horse.  Then as circumstances dictated, I was encouraged to give Dressage a try. It’s a standing joke that when my horse and I first started taking Dressage lessons, we were “pre-intro” level.  I didn’t know what a 20-meter circle was and I didn’t know the Dressage “seat”. But over the years, with excellent instruction, insightful clinics and willing horses, I was able to progress through the levels, earning my USDF Gold Rider Medal in 2013.

Giving back to the Dressage community is very important and one way I do this is through judging. I’ve graduated from the USDF L Program with distinction and I further my judge training at local, USDF and USEF clinics. Recently, I was accepted into the USEF “r” Dressage judge training program and plan to continue my training.

My journey has been interesting, full of surprises and full of amazing and generous people.  Please check back as I share some of my insights and inspiration, which will hopefully help you in your journey.  And I look forward to seeing you in the show ring soon!