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.
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Theresa Smith

June 21, 2012
Gelkeys Goldennugget

Gelkeys Goldennugget

HORSE:
Gelkeys Goldennugget (Nugget)
DETAILS:
2008 Quarter Horse gelding
BREEDING:
CB Loes Bright Gold X Sierras Royal Sequel
SERVICES:
All around western training

“Michael has done an amazing job training my young horse and has endless patience when training me! He always has time to answer any questions and explains things in a way that is easy to understand. The yard is friendly and relaxed and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who needs help with their horse or riding. Give him a call I am very glad I did!”

Linda Wood

June 21, 2012

Welsh Cob mare Dolly

Welsh Cob mare Dolly

HORSE:
Dolly
DETAILS:
Welsh Cob mare
SERVICES:
Confidence building and all around western training

“I have known Michael Langford for almost two years. He has always been helpful, polite and cheerful. I have watched Michael turn my hypersensitive and utterly under-confident horse into a relaxed and willing one, which is a pleasure to ride. The improvement far exceeded my expectations. Michael has a great feeling for the horses he works with and he improves them to the best of their abilities. The welfare of the horse is always the foremost concern and Michael’s training philosophy is based on giving the horse clear, consistent signals and all the time they need to get it right.”

Silva Huss

June 21, 2012

Flo

Quarter Horse mare by Little Gump

HORSE:
Floh
DETAILS:
2006 Quarter Horse mare
BREEDING:
Little Gump x Arcy Cutter King BB
SERVICES:
Starting and reining training

“I have ridden my entire life and competed in several disciplines. Three years ago a bought two young Quarter Horses from the Eeifel Gold Ranch in Belgium without any knowledge of reining. I took them to Michael who started them and the result is so amazing that I have fallen in love with this great sport. Michael is a wonderful trainer and all around horseman. His training approach is steady and balanced, and his horses are happy and look outstanding. I’m pleased to have my horses on such a lovely yard and plan to stay on for as long as possible.”

Looking for a horse?

June 18, 2012

We often hear of horses for sale at all levels and to suit all budgets. If you do not see anything posted here please do get in touch to see if we know of anything that may suit.

Carol Ball

June 18, 2012
Winnin In Vegas

Winnin in Vegas competing in Trail

HORSE:
Winnin In Vegas (Winni)
DETAILS:
2005 Quarter Horse mare
BREEDING:
DA Steady Vegas x Nic A Winner
SERVICES:
Starting and all around western training

“I first met Michael when I was looking to change tack (literally) from English to Western. He had started and trained my Quarter Horse Winnin in Vegas who I purchased when she was rising four. From then on I have always had the support of Michael having regular lessons and his advice whenever I have needed help.

He is always a great support and his training methods are always calm and sensitive to the horses. The foundation work Michael has put on Winni has set us up for our future competition career which is proving successful. It’s always good to know he is not far away and always available at the end of the phone if needed.”