Michael Bragdell
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Dressage Today Podcast
Training Buzz: In-hand Shoulder-in
USDF gold medalist and certified instructor Michael Bragdell explains how to execute a shoulder-in from the ground.
Dressage Today Podcast
Dressage Today Podcast: Michael Bragdell
Hear from Hilltop Farm's head trainer and USDF gold medalist, Michael Bragdell.
Dressage Today Extra
Intro to Piaffe • The Risks and Benefits of Longeing
A Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer breaks the introduction to piaffe into stress-free, easy-to-achieve steps. Plus, a veterinarian explains the risks and benefits of longeing.
Dressage Today Podcast
Training Buzz: Parking at the Mounting Block
Michael Bragdell explains that teaching a horse is to stand still while being mounted is extremely important.
Instruction
How to Perform Haunches-In and Half Pass From the Ground
Head Trainer at Hilltop Farm, 2021 Dressage at Devon winner and USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist Michael Bragdell shows how to perform haunches-in and half pass from the ground.
Instruction
Teaching a Shoulder-In In-Hand
2021 Dressage at Devon winner and USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist Michael Bragdell explains and demonstrates executing a shoulder-in in-hand.
Instruction
How to Train a Leg Yield From the Ground
Head Trainer at Hilltop Farm Michael Bragdell explains and demonstrates executing a leg yield in-hand.
Instruction
Teaching Your Horse to Stand At the Mounting Block
Head Trainer at Hilltop Farm Michael Bragdell feels one of the most important skills to teach a horse is to stand still while being mounted so he teaches his horses to "park" or stand at the mounting block.
Instruction
Teaching a Rein Back From the Ground
Head Trainer at Hilltop Farm, 2021 Dressage at Devon winner and USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist Michael Bragdell demonstrates how to teach your horse a rein back from the ground.
News
Bragdell Brings Qredit From Grand Champion Yearling to CDI-W Blue
From Grand Champion of the breed show as a yearling to CDI-W Grand Prix Freestyle winner, Michael Bargdell and Qredit Hilltop's partnership came full circle at 2021 Dressage at Devon.