Michael Bragdell
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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.
Instruction
Learning from the Leaders of U.S. Dressage
The four official U.S. dressage trainers take the stage at the 2019 USDF Trainers Conference.
Lifestyle
Finding Dressage Talent
How the U.S. Equestrian Federation is fostering the next generation of dressage riders.