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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”