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“I have been training with Michelle for the past 18 months, and she has been an exceptional trainer for me and my horses. I have a range of young horses to trained horses, and she has been able to adapt her training and riding to give each individual horse the best training possible to develop into happy and correct dressage horses. She does not believe in gimmicks or short cuts, and trains each horse based on their personal timeline. She builds confidence in every horse she rides and gives me great confidence in my lessons. She is honest, straightforward, and loves what she does. Her wealth of knowledge from years of managing horses at the top of the sport gives her skills that she is able to apply to her successful training business. She is a joy to work with, and I am blessed we have such a talent in the Pacific Northwest.”

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“As the parents of a junior rider living in remote, rural Oregon, we struggled to find a consistent, focused dressage training program, led by an experienced dressage professional. Participation in clinics and exposure to a variety of clinicians provided a patchwork of opportunities but yielded little in terms of building a solid discipline foundation or providing opportunities for moving forward in the sport. This all changed through a chance meeting with Michelle Brady. In one year's time, Michelle has changed the trajectory of our rider's life. Though consistent, knowledgeable and meaningful coaching in the dressage ring and in the stable isle, Michelle has transformed our junior rider and her horse from dreamers to a rated show achievers. So confident are we in Michelle's leadership we are committed to, and have been making, weekly 550 mile trips to allow our rider to continue in Michelle's program. Simply put, our family has rearranged our entire life, from work to on-line schooling, to ensure our junior continues to benefit from Michelle's experience, vision and leadership.”

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“Michelle is my fifth trainer as an aspiring Adult Amateur. In her time with my horse, she has not only relieved him of his previous anxieties but also helped him blossom into a wonderful Grand Prix horse. She is a talented and professional trainer.”

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“I imported a developing Grand Prix horse from Europe a little over a year ago. I then started working with Michelle Haefer at DevonWood. She clearly defines for me and my horse what we need to work on and how to get there. If you really want to improve and develop your horse, that is precisely what you need. She is a perfectionist but is also very patient and positive. I always look forward to my lessons and she is a fun person to be around. She is honest and does not give false praise but is also very encouraging. My confidence as a rider has greatly improved while working with her. She inspires me to ride better. I am encouraged to ride better because she puts so much passion into her work with me and my horse. She always puts the health and happiness of my horse first. If you are motivated and like to work hard, she is the trainer for you.”