Michael and Baileys are 2012 British Reining Champions. Pic: Photo-Events UK
Michael is the 2012 British Reining Intermediate Open Champion following an awesome run in finals at the British Reining Championship Show held on 6-7 October at the Oakridge Arena, Nottinghamshire. Michael rode his home-produced, seven year old Quarter Horse mare Smart Rebel Girl to a score of 71.5, the highest score of the Championship classes. The pair beat Team GB riders Lee Rutter and Doug Allen, who each had multiple horses entered.
Michael said of his achievement, ‘I know my mare can score well in all manoeuvres but she is a tricky one to get settled in her head. She is very sensitive to things going on outside of the show pen but she felt so good in the warm up that I thought I’d just go for it and trust her. She was with me every step of the way. I am so proud of her, especially in such company!’
About ML Training
ML Training offers western riding training, coaching and instruction for all levels of horse and rider. Established by Michael Langford after a long apprenticeship with international judge and past Team GBR competitor Bob Mayhew, ML Training offers some of the UK's best facilities for starting, training and maintaining the western horse. Michael has had success training all breeds of horse and specialises in establishing solid foundations in his horses and confidence in his riders. Michael is proud to have produced horses from scratch to National level and remains one of only a handful of UK trainers to have done so.
