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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Sara Hill

Nando

Nando and Sara Franklin

HORSE:
Nando
DETAILS:
Norwegian Fjord gelding
SERVICES:
Groundwork, problem solving, all around western training

“I contacted Michael Langford as my relationship with Nando had reached rock bottom, Michael had not met a Norwegian Fjord before. A Quarter Horse he is not but Michael agreed to help us. After three weeks of coming to our yard and supporting us with some groundwork, Nando went to stay at Dumpford Manor Farm. Nando was booked in initially for two three months in June 2011. Dumpford Manor Farm is now his home and we haven’t looked back since! Not only has our relationship improved far beyond what I could ever imagine, with Michael’s skills, training and high level of support a whole new world has opened up before us.

Nando and I now regularly attend clinics and compete in trail and horsemanship classes, the sliding plates are on and we eagerly await the time when we can take part in a reining class. The knowledge base, commitment and enthusiasm shown by Michael has enabled me to begin this journey of learning a new riding style that is empathic with my horse. I can relax in the knowledge that Nando is happy and settled in his five star accommodation, with Michael and his team attending to his every need.”

Steve Young

Steve Young

Steve Young, WES Level 2 Instructor

DETAILS:
Fellow western horseman and WES Instructor

“I met Mike years ago in Pembrokeshire at a local western riding centre. We became instant friends as we both had a passion for horsemanship and the western saddle. Over the years Mike has developed into one of the best trainers in the UK. He can take a horse or rider from total novice level to the highest level.

I’ve ridden several of the horses Mike has trained and been impressed with them all. I’ve yet to meet a trainer as conscientious and he has personally told me that his goal is to exceed the expectations of every owner that puts a horse in training with him.”

Tally Wade

remus

Smart Little Reynard

HORSE:             
Smart Little Reynard (Remus)
DETAILS:       
2008 Quarter Horse gelding
BREEDING:
Little Foxie Knoxie X Reys Whoazanna
SERVICES:     

Reining training

“I am so pleased with the work that Michael and his team have put into Remus. I was really struggling with his training on my own and had caused some pretty bad habits, which I was worried he may never be free of. Within a few weeks the habits were gone and he is now a totally changed horse and I am very excited about showing him next year. I love visiting the yard and am kept well up to date. I always feel very welcome and Remus always seems happy and relaxed. The facilities are fantastic too, and it is so nice that there is turnout as so many yards don’t offer this.”

2012 British Reining Spring Show

Micheal And A Winnin Tradition At The British Reining Spring Show 2012

Micheal And A Winnin Tradition At The British Reining Spring Show 2012

The BR spring show was a great start to the year. Michael took home bred and trained A Winnin Tradition (Flint) who worked really well. Michael and Flint scored very consistently placing 1st, 2nd twice and 3rd in the four classes they competed in. ML Training client Lorna Rowland did a great job of showing her horse Tinsel Cat Nic and the pair looks set to steadily improve throughout the 2012 season.

Training with Al Dunning in Arizona

cutting

Cutting training in Arizona

As part of his continuous journey of improving his horsemanship skills, Michael was invited to spend 10 days in Arizona riding with Al Dunning. Al is a world renown western horseman and coach, and has produced multiple World Champions in both reining, cutting and all around events.