JUDGING

While judging, Michell strives to provide constructive feedback to riders and to never forget that she was once a “newbie.”

 

Dressage Credentials

  • USEF ‘r’ dressage judge
  • USEF Freestyle judge certification
  • USDF bronze, silver and gold rider medals
  • Competed two horses in Grand Prix dressage
  • Attended and audited judge seminars and took continuing education courses
  • Active competitor riding a variety of breeds with numerous horse and rider awards
  • Teaching dressage clinics in the Southwest

 

Western Dressage Credentials

  • USEF ‘R’ western dressage judge
  • AQHA approved western dressage judge
  • WDAA Member
  • Judged Youth and Mid Summer Nationals in 2023
  • Judged the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show and Championships in 2020 & 2023
  • Attended and audited judge seminars and took continuing education courses
  • Teaching western dressage clinics in the Southwest

 

CLINICS & INSTRUCTION

Clinics are a great way to reach people looking to improve or learn a new dressage skill. Michell brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her background riding, training and competing a variety of breeds (Arabians, Quarter Horses, Ponies, Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Andalusians, etc.). She can offer assistance that caters to the abilities of the horse and show how the rider can positively influence those abilities.

 

As an instructor, she is willing to travel locally on a limited basis. Weekly lesson plans are not required. Call when you need her.  If you’d like Michell to ride your horse on a regular basis, it may be best to do so at one of her designated training facilities.

 

Capabilities:

  • Specializing in preparing the horse and rider to improve in the show ring
  • Encouraging participants to relax and enjoy the training process
  • Bridge training the horse while improving the rider’s equitation
  • Currently working with a variety of breeds and abilities
  • Ground training and desensitization introduction and goal-setting
  • Video evaluation (for sale horse or individual riding for contactless assistance)
  • Already traveling throughout the Southwest

 

Fees: Clinics are $85 per rider plus expenses. Local instruction is $75 per lesson (mileage fee may apply).

 

BOARDING

Boarding with Michell’s group is now available at Carefree Farms in North Phoenix, AZ. Visit www.CarefreeFarms.net for boarding rates and amenities.

 

TESTIMONIALS

“You are literally the best judge I have ever had!!! WOW. …the feedback was amazing thank you so much!! Our riders are really going to appreciate it!”  AP

 

“…I want to thank you so much for having this clinic… I feel like I learned more in 20 minutes with Michell than I have from any other trainer in the last 2 years! Should another clinic with Michell become a possibility, I already have 4 slots filled. Again thank you so much!!” KT

 

“Thank you so much Michell… My riding and [horse’s name] are looking so much better! Thanks to you! You have given us both so much more confidence and trust by your kind and patient teaching! And of course your great knowledge. I appreciate you taking the time and caring about about your students…” RFG

 

“I just wanted to tell you I really enjoyed riding under you this weekend. I thought your comments and feedback were constructive, helpful, and encouraging. I hope you enjoyed your weekend. What a fun show.” TM

 

“… Can’t believe how organized and on point you are, with excellent vocabulary throughout the tests and constructive but positive final remarks. I hope you go all the way with your judging because I’ve actually never seen it done better.” MG

 

“Your interview with the Centerline was beautiful and inspiring. How lucky I am to have you [two horse’s names] in my life at the same time. Thank you.” DC

 

“We are so fortunate to have you…you notice the little details and we both appreciate it! Thank you.” NG

 

“Michell’s lessons are very positive and inspiring.  She does not insist on the same formula for for every horse. We learned new ways to work on things I’ve been stuck on.” BG

 

“Loved her passion! This is someone who deeply loves teaching dressage.” Anonymous evaluation during clinic